Guest Service Agent

• Completion of a two-year apprenticeship program in front desk operations or hotel management preferred
• 1 year of experience as a Hotel Front Desk Clerk Preferred
• Experience in all aspects of customer service and people management
• Strong working knowledge of accounting practices and principles
• Ability to analyze and interpret the needs of clients and offer the appropriate options, solutions, and resolutions required
• Exceptional conflict resolution, negotiation, and objection handling skills
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft and Maestro software packages
• Weekend Availability

DUTIES:
• To provide a warm, welcoming and friendly environment
• Responsible for checking guests in and out of the Hotel.
• Luggage assistance
• Issues room keys, pamphlets, discount cards, etc.
• Answers various questions from guests and arranges transportation for guests.
• Respond to telephone, e-mail, and in-person inquiries from clients, business partners, and other parties.
• Book telephone reservations
• Computes bills, collects payment and makes change for guests.
• Count and verify cash, shift activity, keys, gift certificates, and wireless internet cards with departing shift.
• Print updated in-house, arrival, departure, and room status reports every two hours
• Check all unresolved departures.
• Ensure front desk is stocked with any items guests may require before housekeeping leaves for the day.
• Write all wake-up call requests on specified form and enter on switchboard.
• Complete welcome calls.
• Clean and tidy front desk area.
• Refer all inquiries to the appropriate individuals, divisions, or departments across the organization.
• As a front-line worker, present a positive and professional image of the organization to all visitors, suppliers, inquiries, and other interactions.
• Provide information to staff and/or clients about special activities.
• Observe and report any security issues to the Manager.

applicable skills:
• Excellent customer relations.
• Must have time-management skills.
• Adaptable to change and be able to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
• Eager and focused to exceed guest expectations.

We believe that by taking care of our team members, we create a positive atmosphere that benefits both our team members and guests. We want you to love coming to work and also find that working with Northland has a positive influence on your life outside of work.

PERKS
• Rewards & Recognition
• Team rates from $5+ per night, Family & Friends rates too!
• 25% discount at our restaurants for up to 6 people
• Discounted Passes/Lift tickets at
Grouse
Mountain and
Revelstoke
Mountain Resort
• Ongoing Employee events, incentives & recognition
• Growth Opportunities- Career Advancement starts from Within
• Dedicated Training Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free mental Health Support, Legal & Financial Counselling
• Refer a friend or family and earn money!
• Group Life Insurance, Extended Health, Dental, Vision Care!
• Complimentary Stays
• RRSP Matching
• Milestone Rewards
• Tuition Credit Program