Franchised Part-Time Night Receptionist

Job description

Thank you for your interest in this position. It is a job opportunity with one of Marriott International's franchisees.

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Desired profile

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, YTL Hotels & Properties (Manager Europe)

. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

PURPOSE OF THE JOB :

Complete end-of-day activities including posting charges to accounts, running night audit backup, and roll the date. Process all payment types such as room charges, cash, checks, debit, or credit. Process adjustment vouchers, paid-outs, correction vouchers, and miscellaneous charges. Print contingency lists to have a record of all guests in case of emergency. Sell a room/accommodation to guests without reservations based on availability. Operate telephone switchboard station, process requests for wake up calls, and advise guest of any messages. Complete the Room Rate Variance Report. Process all guest check-ins and assign room. Activate or reissue room keys using electronic key machine. Count bank at beginning and end of shift and secure bank. Balance and drop receipts according to Accounting specifications. Clean and maintain public areas to include guest laundry, lobby and public bathrooms to the standards set by Marriott. Seasonally: maintain sidewalks during inclement weather to include snow and ice. Document all efforts to maintain safe path.

Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards; identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

Accounting :

·  Complete end-of-day activities including posting charges to accounts, running nights back-up, and roll the date.

Check-In/Check-Out :

·  Activate room keys using electronic key machine (e.g. VINGCARD) and reissue new room keys to guest as necessary(e.g., lost key) by verifying guest identity and using electronic key machine.
·  Secure valid form of payment (e.g., credit card, cash) prior to issuing room key.
·  Ensure rates match market codes and that any exceptions are documented and include an explanation.
·  Process all guest check-ins by confirming reservations in computer system (e.g. Fidelio, PMS, OPERA), verifying guest identity, requesting form of payment, assigning room, and issuing room key in accordance with property policies and procedures.
·  File guest paperwork or documentation.
·  Advise guest of any messages (e.g., voicemail, mail, faxes) received for them, and send to room if required.
·  Sell a room/accommodation to guest without reservations based on availability.
·  Assign room according to guest request and preferences whenever possible.

Guest Services :

·  Accept and record wake-up call requests and deliver to appropriate department.
·  Set and maintain daily breakfast.
·  Clean and maintain public areas to include guest laundry, lobby and public bathrooms to the standards set by company.

Cash Handling :

·  Process all payment types such as room charges, cash, checks, debit or credit.
·  Process adjustment vouchers, paid-outs, correction vouchers, and miscellaneous charges.
·  Count bank at end of shift and secure bank.
·  Balance and drop receipts according to Accounting specifications.

Reports/Recordkeeping :

·  Print contingency lists to have a record of all guests in case of emergency.
·  Complete the Room Rate Variance Report.

Guest Relations :

·  Address guests service needs in a professional, positive and timely manner.
·  Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guests name when possible.
·  Thank guest with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
·  Provide assistance to individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically-impaired individuals within guidelines (e.g., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions on paper, moving objects out of the way,).
·  Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight and build trust.
·  Anticipate guests service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.
·  Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.
·  Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings.

Communications :

·  Speak to guest and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
·  Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette including answering the phone within 3 rings, answering with a smile in ones voice, using the callers name transferring calls to appropriate person/department, requesting permission before placing the caller on hold, taking and relaying messages, and allowing the caller to end the call.
·  Provide assistance to co-workers, ensuring they understand their tasks.
·  Discuss work topics, activities, or problems with co-workers, supervisors, or manager discreetly and quietly, avoiding public areas of the property.
·  Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information

job requirements :

Working with Others :

·  Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
·  Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
·  Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.
·  Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement :

·  Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Safety and Security :

·  Seasonally: maintain sidewalks during inclement weather to include snow and ice. Document all efforts to maintain safe path to the parking lot.
·  Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.
·  Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
·  Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.
·  Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.
·  Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.
·  Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals, fertilizer, pesticides, blood borne pathogens, etc., including using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Policies and Procedures :

·  Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
·  Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
·  Follow company and department policies and procedures.
·  Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
·  Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
·  Perform other reasonable job duties as requested

Eligibility :

·  In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, without restrictions. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates. Due to the nature of this role we are only accepting applicants who are able to work unrestricted.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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