Guest Service Agents | Lionsback Resort | Moab, Utah

Summary of Essential Job Functions   Greet guests immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions. Act as the guest’s concierge, recommending and planning activities with local offerings, including partnerships made at Lionsback Resort and in town.

Promptly complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Promote PMHS and brand-specific marketing programs. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Code electronic keys. Nonverbally confirm the room number and rate. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate.

Close out guest accounts at time of check out. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.  Requires standing and continual mobility throughout front office area. Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Accept and record credit card payments. Perform accurate moderately complex arithmetic functions using a calculator.

Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer. Promptly answer the telephone using a positive and clear voice. Input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested. Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity. Close guest accounts at time of check-out and ascertain satisfaction.

Resolve customer complications and complaints by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions. Make decisions and take action based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising approach to accommodate unusual situations.  Authorize revenue allowances to remedy problems only after other alternative solutions have been offered and after discussing with leadership.

Log items into the Lost & Found Log and answer inquiries to maintain controls and ensure guest satisfaction. Inspect the cleaning of the guest rooms, public areas, and back of the house; ensure compliance with accident/loss prevention programs, and health and sanitation standards and regulations to achieve a high level of cleanliness and guest satisfaction. Prepare each home prior to arrival with a welcome letter and any special guest requests (groceries, special occasion arrangements, etc.).

Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.     Abilities Required Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition.   Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests.  Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.

Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.  Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.  Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.  Ability to stand, walk and continuously perform behind the front desk.

Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.  Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and prepare complex reports of room availability and revenues generated.  Ability to establish and maintain effective wo