Guest Service Agent at Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

JOB OVERVIEW:
Check-in/check-out hotel guests in a timely and professional manner; process all payments according to established procedures.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welcome guests in a friendly, prompt and professional manner.


• Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location.


• Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.


• Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue.


• Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/securing assigned bank.


• Issue, control and release guest safe-deposit boxes.


• Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.


• Respond appropriately to guest complaints. Make appropriate service recovery gestures in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.


• May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel; process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on changes.


• Promote team work and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments.


• Perform other duties as assigned including guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

$27.00/hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account with Company Match


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Paid Vacation and Sick Days


• Sonesta Hotel Discounts


• Educational Assistance


• Paid Parental Leave


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance


• Various Employee Perks and Discounts


• Hospital Indemnity


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Accident Insurance

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.