Guest Services Supervisor - Cloister (Full-Time) Starting at $19.50/hr

Basic Job Function:

Oversee the operation of the Front Desk and assist in performing the duties of any Front Office or Concierge position to supplement or replace regular staff as business needs warrant. Provide friendly, attentive, and timely service to create an exceptional experience for all of our guests and members. Promote the Sea Island legacy of warm genuine hospitality. Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Three (3) years experience in Front Office or Guest Services at a luxury hotel or resort perferred
• Experience working for a four or five diamond/star property preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent credentials preferred
• College degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively operate all hotel computer systems
• Proficient in Windows XP and Microsoft Office software applications such as: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must pass Receptionist, Data Entry, Telephone Message Taking, and Customer Service skill testing
• Proficient with peripherals, copier, fax, telephone and calculator
• Ability to provide simple math calculations
• Consistently aspires to fulfill our core Company values (Respect, Integrity, Passion, Teamwork, Accountability, Caring, Loyalty & Trust)
• Exhibits the Sea Island Five-Star Behavior Standards with guests, members and co-workers
• Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with coworkers efficiently and effectively
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Ability to easily adapt to organizational and environmental changes
• Must be flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in compliance with company Dress Code Policy

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Supervise Front Desk staff and serve as liaison between Front Desk and other departments, including Bell, Concierge and Guest Relations
• Perform duties assigned to the position of Front Desk Clerk and Front Desk Cashier, including all Cloister and Cottage Rental guest registrations, check-out, cash handling transactions and record keeping duties in strict compliance with Sea Island’s cash handling policy when necessary
• Work closely with the Front Desk Coordinator in reviewing and blocking rooms 8-10 days prior to arrival
• Work closely with Group Reservations Coordinator and the Accounting Group Billing Clerk to ensure accurate guest bills  
• Block rooms for Housekeeping and Engineering on a daily basis due to room maintenance.  
• Order and maintain all Front Desk supplies
• Maintain thorough knowledge of amenities and activities
• Greet and respond to the needs of hotel guests
• Learn the names and personally recognize our regular Guests and Members
• Frequent use of guest’s names during conversation
• Directs guests to the appropriate locations
• Respond to all guest requests and follow through to assure satisfactory outcome and compliance
• Assist guests by making knowledgeable recommendations and, as requested, follow-up with Reservations and confirm of a variety of services, including but not limited to; shuttle transportation to airports, sightseeing tour information, dining, automobile rental, airline reservations, golf tee-times, hair salon and spa reservations
• Communicate with Housekeeping and Butler departments to ensure current information on status of rooms
• Provide friendly and courteous telephone manners to guests and co-workers
• Run arrival and departure reports for front office
• Read all information such as correspondence, special billing and memoranda instructions in order to be prepared for guests needs in advance
• Process registration information
• Post charges accurately to guest accounts into the register system
• Process payments and departures
• Adjust errors and correct discrepancies on guest accounts
• Enter and retrieve data to keep guest information current and to respond to internal needs to retrieve guest history
• File all records properly and keep current
• Coordinate requests for deliveries of floral, fruit baskets, wine or other gifts to guest rooms
• Work with all hotel departments to maintain maximum rapport and open communication channels to anticipate and satisfy guest’s needs and demands
• Act to solve guest problems, coordinating necessary efforts through the appropriate departments and to