Guest Service Agent - Part Time

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown

Located in the Live Music Capital of the World, the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is a walking distance from the 6th Street Entertainment District. Omni is a magnificently appointed luxury hotel with the heart of the thriving downtown business center at your doorstep; you'll be just steps away from the Austin Convention Center and the Texas State Capitol. Omni Austin Hotel Downtown's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. The Omni Austin Hotel Downtown's commitment to serve our associates and nurture their growth has led to the company's highest rating in associate satisfaction and an impressive internal promotion rate. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown may be your perfect match.

Job Description

Ensure extraordinary service to guest on Omni Premier Floors during Breakfast and Happy Hours. This position will set-up, serve, and mantain cleanliness of the Omni Club Lounge as well as provide assistance to our Loyalty Ambassadors and Guest Experience Planners as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inquire as to how our guests are enjoying their stay and follow up on any problems that may surface.
• Have full command of hotel services and hours of operations to explain/offer to guests.
• Ensure proper set up and break down of the Premier Lounge keeping it in immaculate condition each shift.
• Put away and rotate all items from storeroom as needed.
• Ensure that all china and silverware are polished after use.
• Be fully acquainted with the different points of interests.
• Assist in arranging reservations as required by our guests.
• Ensure the delivery of parcels, mail, special deliveries, etc. to the guest rooms.
• Ensure that the public area (lounge) is maintained, clean and tidy by partnering with Housekeeping department.
• Interact with other departments to ensure that guest's needs are satisfied.
• Speak with guests in a friendly, warm manner making them feel welcome to the hotel.
• Proactively work to seek out ways in which to improve the hotel experience for our guests.
• Handling of special requests i.e. flowers, telegrams, rental cars, forwarding luggage, private cars etc.
• Update all reservations, amenities, wake up calls, service requests in operating systems such as ALICE, Synergy, and OPMS.
• Call/Email guests inquiring about reservation specials such as anniversaries, birthdays, honeymoon, dynamic packages, romance packages and estimated times for arrivals.
• Aid guests in locating other areas of the hotel (escort them to destination when possible)
• Assist with guest loyalty program as needed
• Respond to any reasonable task as assigned by manager or supervisor

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift. Requires repetitive motion.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have strong communication, presentation, multitasking and organizational skills
• Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance
• TABC and Food Handler's certifications required

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement. If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.