Be knowledgeable about hotel facilities, updated on activities, promotions, and happenings in the hotel/city, and be able to provide accurate information to guests.
Act as a Heartist of the hotel and provide assistance to a variety of requests. Expected to make what seem to be impossible and unusual happen.
Maintain a network of service providers for the efficient conduct in coordinating guest requirements.
Ensure availability of printed materials such as brochures of local attractions, sister hotels, restaurants, city maps, etc., which may be handed over to guests.
Manage the facilitation of guest requests relating to dining activities (both inside and outside of the hotel), shows, recreation, tours, transport, florists, doctor, dentist, child care, and any other services which are not available at the hotel.
Respond to queries positively.
Develop guest preference records and guest history.
Follow through all endorsements at the concierge and ensure completion.
Ensure that all luggage, messages, parcels, etc. are handled, delivered, retrieved, or stored efficiently.
Be transparent and responsible on matters involving finances.
Maintain absolute integrity and trustworthiness in the team.
Promote and follow a safe work environment.
Promote and lead a service-driven, results-driven work environment.
Follow departmental SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), including all safety policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Passion for guest service.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
Highly responsible & reliable.
Fluency in English; secondary language preferred.
Minimum of 1 year previous experience in a customer service industry.
Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and guest requests.
Computer proficiency in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Knowledge of Opera or Opera Cloud Property Management System is an asset.
Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team.
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.