Guest Service Associate- Front Office

Prime Function:

• Responsible for daily administration, meeting and greeting, dealing with guests’ queries and complaints, and booking rooms. visitors
• Maintain high standards of customer services at the Reception desk so that customers’ expectations are consistently exceeded.
• Motivate and develop Reception team to ensure smooth functioning of the department and promote teamwork.
• Any matter which may affect the interests of Novotel Ibis Chennai OMR should be brought to the attention of the Management.
• I am responsible for INTERREACT

Key Responsibilities:

People Management

• Provide effective support to the team to enable them to provide effective and efficient services.
• Respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.

Financial Management

• Identify optimal, cost effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.

Operational Management

• Ensure quality and appropriateness of customer service provided.
• To maintain Front Office log book and shift reports.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve problems in an effective manner.
• Ensure all guests receive a swift, smooth, professional and friendly check in and check out
• Ensure quality in all aspects of the job.
• Maintain record of all banquet and any other functions in the hotel.
• Liaise with other departments for the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational issues.
• Carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the post.
• Adhere to the Procedures & Standards Manual.
• Display a proactive approach in initiating and implementing initiatives to provide an improved service in all areas.
• Liaise with Housekeeping for the Room Status. 
• Handle additional responsibilities as and when delegated by the Management.

• University graduate / Hotel Management/ Hotel School Diploma.
• min 1 year experience in 5 Star Hotel Chain in Front desk operations.
• Excellent communication skill, ability to interact and take initiative. Able to lead and motivate the team.
• Your experience and skills include: Service focused personality is essential and previous leadership experience required.
• Prior experience working with Opera or a related system.
• Proven ability to build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders.
• Communicate thoughts, actions and opportunities clearly with strong networking skills.
• Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance.