Front Office Guest Service Associate

-Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience

-Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone

-Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay

-Handle cash and credit transactions

-Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out - take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes

-Stay one step ahead of guests needs - record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concerns

-Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessary.

-Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you ll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed

-Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador

-Always know what events and activities are on the day s schedule

-Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help

What we need from you

-Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you ll be easy to talk to

-Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so every guest leaves with great memories

-Fluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential

-Literate and tech-savvy - you ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic maths and computers

-Flexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job

-You ll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential

-Experience - ideally you ll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position

-Strength - sometimes you ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling

How do I deliver this

We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It s what connects every colleague in all IHG hotels.

Each IHG hotel brand delivers True Hospitality in their own way, and at the heart of it all are specific, core service skills.

True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests

True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay

True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs

True Responsiveness: is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner

What we offer

• 5-day work week

• On-duty meals

• Medical insurance ESIC (as applicable)

• Learning development opportunities

• Employee stay and FB discount across IHG hotels (as applicable)

-Global Internal Transfer Mobility: Available after 18 months at the current IHG property, subject to eligibility and NOC approval.

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