Overview: $16.90 / hour This position is responsible for creating, modifying, and canceling guest reservations. Agents are required to send out confirmation emails, answer guest questions, resolve guest concerns, and access guest's requests. This individual must also process group, travel agent, company, internet and FIT reservations, including processing rooming lists and routing payments properly. Part-time Position Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job? Interested in meeting people from all over and gaining skills that will last a lifetime? Then Knott's Berry Farm is the place for you! Working at Knott's Berry Farm, you will have access to these amazing perks: Complimentary admission to Knott's Berry Farm and all Cedar Fair parks Earn complimentary tickets for your friends and family Discounts on food and merchandise Special events for associates only Building lifelong friendships Resume building skills Flexible schedule Employee recognition programs Responsibilities: Processes guest, group, travel agent, company, internet, FIT and other types of reservations in accordance with company policy. Provides the guest with the correct information on room occupancy, cost of room, available packages, and contents of the guest rooms both standard and upgraded. Ensures that all reservations are accurate and the required deposits are obtained. Answers the telephones in a courteous and friendly manner, providing prompt and quality service. Has knowledge of each block code and ensures that each reservation is coded correctly. Ensures group rooming lists are entered correctly with proper routing, if necessary. Obtains credit card information and ensure that this information is secure to protect the guests. Qualifications: Prefer one year experience Hotel Front Desk Must be friendly and outgoing. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with the guest both in person and over the phone. Must be able to perfom a multiple tasks in a fast paced enviornment. Must have a basic knowledge of computers, math and be able to type 25 wpm. Telephone experience preferred.
Apr 22, 2024
Full time
Overview: $16.90 / hour This position is responsible for creating, modifying, and canceling guest reservations. Agents are required to send out confirmation emails, answer guest questions, resolve guest concerns, and access guest's requests. This individual must also process group, travel agent, company, internet and FIT reservations, including processing rooming lists and routing payments properly. Part-time Position Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job? Interested in meeting people from all over and gaining skills that will last a lifetime? Then Knott's Berry Farm is the place for you! Working at Knott's Berry Farm, you will have access to these amazing perks: Complimentary admission to Knott's Berry Farm and all Cedar Fair parks Earn complimentary tickets for your friends and family Discounts on food and merchandise Special events for associates only Building lifelong friendships Resume building skills Flexible schedule Employee recognition programs Responsibilities: Processes guest, group, travel agent, company, internet, FIT and other types of reservations in accordance with company policy. Provides the guest with the correct information on room occupancy, cost of room, available packages, and contents of the guest rooms both standard and upgraded. Ensures that all reservations are accurate and the required deposits are obtained. Answers the telephones in a courteous and friendly manner, providing prompt and quality service. Has knowledge of each block code and ensures that each reservation is coded correctly. Ensures group rooming lists are entered correctly with proper routing, if necessary. Obtains credit card information and ensure that this information is secure to protect the guests. Qualifications: Prefer one year experience Hotel Front Desk Must be friendly and outgoing. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with the guest both in person and over the phone. Must be able to perfom a multiple tasks in a fast paced enviornment. Must have a basic knowledge of computers, math and be able to type 25 wpm. Telephone experience preferred.
Overview: $16.90 / hour This position is responsible for creating, modifying, and canceling guest reservations. Agents are required to send out confirmation emails, answer guest questions, resolve guest concerns, and access guest's requests. This individual must also process group, travel agent, company, internet and FIT reservations, including processing rooming lists and routing payments properly. Part-time Position Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job? Interested in meeting people from all over and gaining skills that will last a lifetime? Then Knott's Berry Farm is the place for you! Working at Knott's Berry Farm, you will have access to these amazing perks: Complimentary admission to Knott's Berry Farm and all Cedar Fair parks Earn complimentary tickets for your friends and family Discounts on food and merchandise Special events for associates only Building lifelong friendships Resume building skills Flexible schedule Employee recognition programs Responsibilities: Processes guest, group, travel agent, company, internet, FIT and other types of reservations in accordance with company policy. Provides the guest with the correct information on room occupancy, cost of room, available packages, and contents of the guest rooms both standard and upgraded. Ensures that all reservations are accurate and the required deposits are obtained. Answers the telephones in a courteous and friendly manner, providing prompt and quality service. Has knowledge of each block code and ensures that each reservation is coded correctly. Ensures group rooming lists are entered correctly with proper routing, if necessary. Obtains credit card information and ensure that this information is secure to protect the guests. Qualifications: Prefer one year experience Hotel Front Desk Must be friendly and outgoing. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with the guest both in person and over the phone. Must be able to perfom a multiple tasks in a fast paced enviornment. Must have a basic knowledge of computers, math and be able to type 25 wpm. Telephone experience preferred.
Apr 22, 2024
Full time
Overview: $16.90 / hour This position is responsible for creating, modifying, and canceling guest reservations. Agents are required to send out confirmation emails, answer guest questions, resolve guest concerns, and access guest's requests. This individual must also process group, travel agent, company, internet and FIT reservations, including processing rooming lists and routing payments properly. Part-time Position Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job? Interested in meeting people from all over and gaining skills that will last a lifetime? Then Knott's Berry Farm is the place for you! Working at Knott's Berry Farm, you will have access to these amazing perks: Complimentary admission to Knott's Berry Farm and all Cedar Fair parks Earn complimentary tickets for your friends and family Discounts on food and merchandise Special events for associates only Building lifelong friendships Resume building skills Flexible schedule Employee recognition programs Responsibilities: Processes guest, group, travel agent, company, internet, FIT and other types of reservations in accordance with company policy. Provides the guest with the correct information on room occupancy, cost of room, available packages, and contents of the guest rooms both standard and upgraded. Ensures that all reservations are accurate and the required deposits are obtained. Answers the telephones in a courteous and friendly manner, providing prompt and quality service. Has knowledge of each block code and ensures that each reservation is coded correctly. Ensures group rooming lists are entered correctly with proper routing, if necessary. Obtains credit card information and ensure that this information is secure to protect the guests. Qualifications: Prefer one year experience Hotel Front Desk Must be friendly and outgoing. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with the guest both in person and over the phone. Must be able to perfom a multiple tasks in a fast paced enviornment. Must have a basic knowledge of computers, math and be able to type 25 wpm. Telephone experience preferred.
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: Overview: The Hotel Effie Reservations Sales Agent is responsible for handling reservations, inquiries and cancellations in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner, and quoting available rates to maximize room revenue according to Highgate Hotel standards. Responsibilities: Answer all incoming calls promptly, in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner. Answer guest inquiries about hotel services, facilities and hours of operation. Book room reservations while focusing on maximizing room revenue and average rate using standard rate quoting scenario at all times. Up sell rooms when possible. Enter reservations into the computer according to standard operating procedures. Communicate and work closely with the Sales Department concerning group bookings. Maintain availability calendar and communicate all relevant information to the operations staff. Maintain accurate files and reports. Handle all special reservations, to include V.I.P. reservations, packages and discounts. Book and block rooms using hotel standards for Group Rooming Lists and Booking Agreements. Attend and give input on trends and opportunities to maximize revenue. Complete forecasts as required by management. Monitor daily sales activity and alert Front Desk Manager of sold out nights, group status and possible problem situations. Post no-show revenue daily, if required at property. Process travel agent checks, if required at property. Be able to perform all duties of a Front Desk Agent and assist at front desk as needed. Communicate availability to wholesalers. Call for occupancy at area hotels. File reservations and group contracts. Review Reservations logbook and Guest Request log on a daily basis. Send confirmations. Process advance deposit/balance sheet. Process brochure requests. Forecast packages according to hotel standards. Research travel agent commissions. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred. College course work in related field helpful.
Apr 22, 2024
Full time
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: Overview: The Hotel Effie Reservations Sales Agent is responsible for handling reservations, inquiries and cancellations in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner, and quoting available rates to maximize room revenue according to Highgate Hotel standards. Responsibilities: Answer all incoming calls promptly, in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner. Answer guest inquiries about hotel services, facilities and hours of operation. Book room reservations while focusing on maximizing room revenue and average rate using standard rate quoting scenario at all times. Up sell rooms when possible. Enter reservations into the computer according to standard operating procedures. Communicate and work closely with the Sales Department concerning group bookings. Maintain availability calendar and communicate all relevant information to the operations staff. Maintain accurate files and reports. Handle all special reservations, to include V.I.P. reservations, packages and discounts. Book and block rooms using hotel standards for Group Rooming Lists and Booking Agreements. Attend and give input on trends and opportunities to maximize revenue. Complete forecasts as required by management. Monitor daily sales activity and alert Front Desk Manager of sold out nights, group status and possible problem situations. Post no-show revenue daily, if required at property. Process travel agent checks, if required at property. Be able to perform all duties of a Front Desk Agent and assist at front desk as needed. Communicate availability to wholesalers. Call for occupancy at area hotels. File reservations and group contracts. Review Reservations logbook and Guest Request log on a daily basis. Send confirmations. Process advance deposit/balance sheet. Process brochure requests. Forecast packages according to hotel standards. Research travel agent commissions. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred. College course work in related field helpful.
Are YOU an enthusiastic and energetic professional who loves people? We are looking for a full-time team player who loves to make people happy! Our hotel is currently accepting resumes and applications for the position of Guest Service Agent with the Front Office team. A Guest Service Agent is responsible for selling rooms, registering and assisting arriving and in-house guests, in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. We are central Virginia's largest hotel management company! Having tripled in size to 65 hotels over the past ten years and with an aggressive portfolio across full and select service brands, we also own and operate hotels under Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, InterContinental and Choice flags. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Our benefits plan is comprehensive to include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, short and long term disability, 401-K, life insurance, critical illness, pet insurance and an employee assistance program. In addition, we offer paid time off and hotel discounts among other perks and benefits. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. General Requirements: Must have a personality and available to work all shifts including early morning, late morning, early afternoon, late evening, weekends and holidays, based on business needs. Must have demonstrated customer service experience in either retail or service industry. A high school diploma is required. A 2-year or 4-year college degree in communications, business management, consumer behavior, hotel operations, tourism management is beneficial, but is not required. Experience and Skills: Excellent reading, writing & oral proficiency in the English language. Previous customer service, hotel, and/or related experience helpful. Multiple languages are beneficial, but are not required. Excellent organizational skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to multitask Excellent Communication Skills Able to handle a large volume of guest interactions in an efficient and courteous manner; Proficient in Microsoft Office productivity programs, general Internet programs Work well under pressure, requires being a team player. Efficient cash handling and general proficiency with using a calculator. Knowledge of Hilton OnQ is recommended DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Consistent and dependable attendance performance, based on business needs. Employee is expected to have reliable transportation to and from the workplace. Greet every guest with a smile and maintain eye contact. Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes adhering to the proper dress code when working. Establish and maintain good communications and team work with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel Handle all aspects of guest check-ins and guest check-outs as defined by the property standards. Answer incoming telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate department or transmit messages. Responsible for cash handling, posting charges to guestrooms, verifying credit cards and balancing bank at the end of the shift. Take, confirm or change reservations as needed within guidelines established by the property management. Be available and ready to assist guests with their needs- including, but not limited to: information about the property, assistance with luggage or with directions to restaurant, sightseeing locations and local events. Take ownership of all service issues brought to your attention by guests. Always communicate with other employees with empathy and respect. Must complete shift reports including call arounds, bucket checks, folio balances, etc. Maintain proper operation of all aspects of our Property Management System. Understand all fire/safety procedures and provide necessary assistance to guests and employee in the event of an emergency. Participate in scheduled departmental and administrative meetings and special company events as requested. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify to assure the employment eligibility of our staff to work in the United States. We do background and reference checks on potential employees. Please see our website for more information: JB.0.00.LN
Apr 22, 2024
Full time
Are YOU an enthusiastic and energetic professional who loves people? We are looking for a full-time team player who loves to make people happy! Our hotel is currently accepting resumes and applications for the position of Guest Service Agent with the Front Office team. A Guest Service Agent is responsible for selling rooms, registering and assisting arriving and in-house guests, in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. We are central Virginia's largest hotel management company! Having tripled in size to 65 hotels over the past ten years and with an aggressive portfolio across full and select service brands, we also own and operate hotels under Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, InterContinental and Choice flags. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Our benefits plan is comprehensive to include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, short and long term disability, 401-K, life insurance, critical illness, pet insurance and an employee assistance program. In addition, we offer paid time off and hotel discounts among other perks and benefits. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. General Requirements: Must have a personality and available to work all shifts including early morning, late morning, early afternoon, late evening, weekends and holidays, based on business needs. Must have demonstrated customer service experience in either retail or service industry. A high school diploma is required. A 2-year or 4-year college degree in communications, business management, consumer behavior, hotel operations, tourism management is beneficial, but is not required. Experience and Skills: Excellent reading, writing & oral proficiency in the English language. Previous customer service, hotel, and/or related experience helpful. Multiple languages are beneficial, but are not required. Excellent organizational skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to multitask Excellent Communication Skills Able to handle a large volume of guest interactions in an efficient and courteous manner; Proficient in Microsoft Office productivity programs, general Internet programs Work well under pressure, requires being a team player. Efficient cash handling and general proficiency with using a calculator. Knowledge of Hilton OnQ is recommended DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Consistent and dependable attendance performance, based on business needs. Employee is expected to have reliable transportation to and from the workplace. Greet every guest with a smile and maintain eye contact. Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes adhering to the proper dress code when working. Establish and maintain good communications and team work with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel Handle all aspects of guest check-ins and guest check-outs as defined by the property standards. Answer incoming telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate department or transmit messages. Responsible for cash handling, posting charges to guestrooms, verifying credit cards and balancing bank at the end of the shift. Take, confirm or change reservations as needed within guidelines established by the property management. Be available and ready to assist guests with their needs- including, but not limited to: information about the property, assistance with luggage or with directions to restaurant, sightseeing locations and local events. Take ownership of all service issues brought to your attention by guests. Always communicate with other employees with empathy and respect. Must complete shift reports including call arounds, bucket checks, folio balances, etc. Maintain proper operation of all aspects of our Property Management System. Understand all fire/safety procedures and provide necessary assistance to guests and employee in the event of an emergency. Participate in scheduled departmental and administrative meetings and special company events as requested. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify to assure the employment eligibility of our staff to work in the United States. We do background and reference checks on potential employees. Please see our website for more information: JB.0.00.LN