The Role | Te mahi
This position of Guest Service Agent requires a hospitality professional with a level head, professionalism, and the ability to make our guests welcome with exceptional service.
This role is full time (30 hours guaranteed per week), shifts will range from early, late and night shifts across a 24-hour period, 7 days a week, you may be required to complete some overnight shifts, this has an additional wage allowance.
From checking guests in/out, assisting with baggage, to dealing with guest queries and complaints, this varied position will require exceptional communication skills and the ability to think on your feet. You will be confident in your decision-making and have a strong focus on Health and Safety.
This is a Full time role (Minimum 30 hours per week) based at Sudima Queenstown Five Mile Hotel and the rate is $26 to $27 per hour.
Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa
• Assist Front Desk during busy check in and check out to ensure guests are receiving the best possible services.
• Greeting and welcoming visitors, and directing them to the appropriate person
• Arranging and recording details of appointments
• Answering inquiries and providing information on the goods, services and activities of the organisation
• Answering, connecting and transferring telephone calls
• Receiving and resolving complaints from clients and the public
• Receiving and distributing correspondence, facsimile messages and deliveries
• Maintaining the reception area
• May perform other clerical tasks such as word processing, data entry, filing, mail despatch and photocopying
• Advising on and arranging reservations and accommodation
• Record all luggage stored in an orderly manner
• Must be updated on the knowledge of all room categories and amenities
• ix small maintenance issues in the rooms Responsible for the Front Office operations and guest satisfaction of the departments
• Assist with guest enquiries
• Ensure guest messages, dry cleaning are delivered in a timely manner.
• Assist other departments in the successful operation of the business with a key focus on: guest service, guest relations and yield management.
• Regularly inspect the lobby and public area to ensure that the standards of the Hotel are maintained and comfortable for guests, clients as well as employees.
• Provide guest advice and assistance with tour bookings, restaurant, activities and directions
About you | Ko koe tenei
• Have flexibility to work across a range of rostered shifts that can include weekends and public holidays
• Shifts will range from early, late and night shifts across a 24-hour period, 7 days a week
• Ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and remain composed under pressure
• Committed to continuing professional development
• NZQF level 2 or 3 (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
• OR atleast two years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
• Confident, well-motivated, enthusiastic and determined
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Approachable and flexible & a team player
• Ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and remain composed under pressure
• Committed to continuing professional development