Guest Service Agent at Bolton White Hotels & Apartments

Position Summary

• Responds to communications from guests, travel agents, and referral networks concerning reservations arriving by mail, telephone, or through a central reservation system.
• Creates and maintains reservation records-usually by date of arrival and alphabetical listing prepares letters of confirmation and promptly processes any cancellations and modifications.
• Additional duties may include preparing the list of expected arrivals for the front office, assisting in preregistration activities when appropriate, and processing advance reservation deposits. Greet guests in an efficient, courteous and professional manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes reservations by mail, telephone, or central reservation systems referral.
• Get vital information from guest to complete their profile i.e. email, telephone numbers, work or home address; place of work etc.
• Work in conjunction with housekeeping and other departments to ensure all rooms are clean and well-furnished to accommodate guests.
• Upsell additional facilities when appropriate
• Maintain up to date records of all guests in house.
• Check out guests at the end of their stay, check billing instructions and collect payment.
• Check in guests and provide information about the hotel. For instance: Restaurant, Gym, Business Centre etc.
• Knows the type of rooms available as well as their location and layout.
• Knows the selling status, rates, and benefits of all packages plans.
• Knows the credit policy of the hotel and how to code each reservation.
• Creates and maintains reservation records by date of arrival and alphabetical listing.
• Determines room rates based on the selling tactics of the hotel.
• Prepares letters of confirmation.
• Processes cancellations and modifications and promptly relays this information to the front desk.
• Understands the hotel's policy on guaranteed reservations and no-shows.
• Processes advance deposits on reservations.
• Tracks future room availabilities on the basis of reservations.
• Helps develop room revenue and occupancy forecasts.
• Prepares expected arrival list for front office use.
• Assists in preregistration activities when appropriate.
• Monitors advance deposit requirements.
• Handles daily correspondence. Responds to inquiries and makes reservations as needed.
• Makes sure that files are kept up to date.
• Maintains a clean and neat appearance and work area at all times.
• Promotes good will by beings courteous, friendly, and helpful to guests, managers, and fellow employees.
• Tracks future room availability on the basis of reservations, and helps develop forecasts for room revenue and occupancy.
• To be aware of all front office procedures and assist with reception duties when required.
• To be fully aware of and adhere to health and safety, fireand bomb threat procedures.
• Perform any other work as and when assigned by the management.

Prerequisites
Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent.
• Must speak, read. Write, and understand the English Language.

Experience:

• At least one year of work experience.
• Previous hotel-related experience is an added advantage.
• Experience inHotel software (Opera)and its functionalities.