Welcome Desk Agent

at  Marriott International Inc

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Job Number24164759
Job CategoryRooms & Guest Services Operations
LocationW London, 10 Wardour Street, London, England, United Kingdom, W1D 6QF
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Non-Management

POSITION SUMMARY

Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever. Let go, let loose - that’s half the fun.
This is a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more.
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.
Inspired & Supported by: Welcome Desk Manager
Your purpose will be: To deliver an exceptional, seamless guest service experience, creating memorable personalisation at every opportunity; building meaningful relationships with our guests throughout their stay securing their future loyalty. You will specialise as a concierge, whilst confidently taking on additional guest executive responsibilities as required to be an integral member of the team.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

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• Passionately and expertly creating a 5 star luxury guest experience, characterised by flawless efficiency and authentic emotional connection.

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• Taking ownership of any guest request which comes your way seeing it through until completion.

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• Maximising internal communication networks, adapting to new working methods and supporting all key players to ensure a smooth guest journey.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & CONTRIBUTION WILL BE:

• Process all guest check-ins by confirming reservations, assigning room, and issuing and activating room key.
• Process all payment types such as room charges, cash, checks, debit, or credit.
• Process all check-outs including resolving any late and disputed charges. Answer, record, and process all guest calls, messages, requests, questions, or concerns.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping to track readiness of rooms for check-in.
• Communicate parking procedures to guests/visitors and dispatch Ambassadors as needed.
• Supply guests with directions and information regarding property and local areas of interest.
• Run daily reports (number of arrivals, departures), identify any special requests, and check reports for accuracy.
• Complete designated cashier and closing reports in the computer system.
• Count bank at the beginning and end of shift.
• Balance and drop receipts according to Accounting specifications.
• Be able to work in shift patterns in any time of the day.
• Taking part in both Welcome Desk and Whatever/Whenever service.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.