Guest Relations Agent

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare for daily VIPs arrivals in terms of room allocation, amenities and special requests of Guests.
• Keep Mis-en-place ready for VIP arrival (Reg.-cards, room keys, welcome drink)
• Register and process check in/out for all VIPs guests efficiently and professionally.
• Escort VIP gussets to their rooms.
• Update guest information into the computer after a complete check in.
• Accountable for cashiering duties, foreign exchange transactions, night audits tasks and settlement upon Guests departure.
• Handles walk in counter reservation at all times and process call in reservation when room reservations section is closed
• Provide friendly sand courteous service to guest and respond promptly to all requests and inquiries at all time
• Resolve guests complaints/ requests and liaise with the department concerned to ensure immediately follow up
• Handle issuance of guest room key cards and ensure effective control for guest security.
• Ensure that all messages, mails and packages are delivered to the guest room.
• Assist at the Information counter, Foreign Exchange and Business centre, as and when assigned.
• Have knowledge of the hotel rate codes, package, segmentation, discounts and how to handle each.
• Maintain continuous contact with hotel guest to ensure that any problem or complain are handle efficiently & courteously.
• Follow up with Bell desk regards shuttle Bus.
• Daily courteous calls to VIP rooms, so too with other guests.
• Report any unusual occurrences or requested to manager.
• Be aware of the hotel accident Prevention Policies.
• Ensure the cleanliness and neatness of front office area.
• Review log book, verify outstanding and follow up pending. Identify if any special assignment for the day
• Check Hotel situation, occupancy, functions, groups, VIPs.
• Re-announce VIP rooms to Housekeeping and F&B departments.
• Check if all departure details for the day have been taken, as well as for the next day.
• To arrange for bouquets, cake and cards in case of guest s anniversary and birthdays.
• Check VIP rooms after amenities are placed.
• Coordinate with the lobby manager regards arrival & departure transport arrangements for the day.
• File daily guest relations report and documents systematically.
• At the end of the shift or the day, he has to communicate all information that the next shift has to know for a well running of the operations.
• Co-ordination and information with the Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B and especially with the General Manager regarding MIPs and VIPs.
• Reviews Guest Comments daily and takes contact if necessary and possible with the guest for direct action.
• To effectively handle all guest complaints concerning the Front Office in co-ordination with the Front Office Manager, taking corrective action to prevent recurrence and convert the guest into a repeat customer. Co-ordinate proper actions with other departments, informs General Manager where necessary.

GENERAL/MISCELLANEOUS:

• To be punctual on duty and ensure the same of your employees.
• Be well groomed to the standards laid down. Insist on the same standard for your employees.
• To comply with all hotel rules and regulations as outlined in the handbook and to be aware of company disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• To create an environment which promotes employee morale and encourages the team to have pride in their department with a high level of commitment.
• To promote a helpful and professional image to the customer and give full cooperation to any customer requiring assistance with the prompt, caring and helpful attitude.
• To anticipate the needs of the customer whenever possible, to enhance quality service and in turn enhance customer satisfaction.
• To give full co-operation to any colleague requiring assistance in a prompt caring and helpful manner. To be flexible in assisting in other areas of the Hotel in response to the business and customer needs
• Ensures oneself is thoroughly familiar with the hotel s emergency procedures and in a state of preparedness for any emergency which may occur.
• Maintains a monthly overview of vacation- and public holiday balance of all his/her staff and delivers a monthly consolidated summary to the Director of HR.
• Is familiar with all related company documentation and especially with the relevant Operational Standards for his/her field of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned such as the Welcome Hostess Duty several times a week (for female GRA).

SPECIAL:

• Assist in Task Force Teams for new openings.
• Carry out any other reasonable task (which may not be stated here) as requested.