Guest Experience Expert (Front Office) at Courtyard by Marriott Somerset KY

, , Cayman Islands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Guest Service, Front Desk Experience, Rooms Controller Experience, Computer Skills, Opera, Word, Excel, Outlook, Problem Resolution, Communication, Attention to Detail, Multi-tasking, Positive Attitude, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Customer Interaction

Industry

Hospitality

Description

POSITION SUMMARY Guest Experience Expert (Rooms Division Employee) Responsible for pre-arrival contact with guests, providing information, creating guest itineraries and dealing with all guest requests in a timely manner. Coordinates amenities and escort guests to rooms while showcasing hotel facilities. Respond to special requests from guests with unique needs. Responsible for maintaining a database of individual guest preferences, creates in-house motivation for attaining additional guest preference information from staff. Monitors the pre-arrival of guests and provides the necessary communication to all departments to personalize guest’s visits. Respond to requests for visitor information, special arrangements, activities or services by making arrangements or identifying appropriate providers. Respond to special requests from VIP guests with unique needs and follow up to promote satisfaction. Contact appropriate individuals or departments as necessary to resolve calls, requests or problems. Inspect VIP guest’s rooms and deliver gifts and requested items prior to guest arrival. Follow up on any outstanding requests or problems from the previous day and are resolved. Process guest check-ins, check-outs, and pre-register designated guests. Coordinate, and work closely with Housekeeping, Engineering team to track room status and ensure guest problem resolutions. Review/Track/Accommodate requests for room to confirm reservations and cancellations, and review out-of-order rooms daily. Arrange transportation for guests/visitors, vouchers. . Answer, record, and process all guest calls, requests, questions, or concerns. Process guest requests for wake up calls, screening calls, and other requests related to placing or receiving telephone calls. Advice guest of any messages (e.g., voicemail, mail, faxes) received for them, and send to room if required. The ideal candidate will have: Front desk/guest service experience preferably in a 5-star hotel. Rooms Controller Experience preferably in a 5-star hotel. Strong computer skills, knowledge of Opera, Word, Excel, and Outlook is required Excellent guest problem resolution experience and skills essential in addition to the ability to remain positive and calm under pressure Enjoy interacting with guests, creating memorable experiences. Must have an excellent telephone manner, verbal and written communication, Positive, high attention to details and focused Must be able to stand, walk for long periods, push and pull. Ability to multi task and take care of needs of multiple guests at the same time Our jobs aren’t just about giving guests a smooth check-in and check-out. Instead, we want to build and experience that is memorable and unique. Our Guest Experience Experts take the initiative to deliver a wide range of services that guide guests through their entire stay. They are empowered to move about their space and do what needs to be done. Whether processing operational needs, addressing guest requests, completing reports, or sharing the highlights of the local area, the Guest Experience Expert makes transactions feel like part of the experience. No matter what position you are in, there are a few things that are critical to success – creating a safe work place, following company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, protecting company assets, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. Guest Experience Experts will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time) and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 35 pounds without assistance). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for Guest Experience Experts – to get it right for our guests and our business each and every time. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Related Work Experience: No related work experience. Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience. License or Certification: None At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

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Responsibilities

The Guest Experience Expert is responsible for pre-arrival contact with guests, coordinating amenities, and ensuring guest requests are handled promptly. They also monitor guest arrivals and communicate with various departments to personalize guest experiences.