P OSITION PURPOSE
Answers and directs incoming calls from inside and outside the hotel.
Takes Room Service orders.
Identifies all guest needs and handles their requests.
Dispatches Service Express delivery attendants and other hotel staff via two-way radio and telephone.
Member of Emergency Response team.
The Service Express® Agent is a back-of-the-house concierge.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
average %
of time
20% Answers and directs all external incoming telephone calls following MVW's telephone etiquette.
20% Answers all internally generated guest and delivery-related associate calls.
10% Dispatches delivery, security, banquets, engineering, housekeeping and others to the Service Express® Attendants.
10% Takes room service orders from guests over the telephone.
Enters orders into Micros system.
Communicates special instructions to the kitchen and expediters.
Up-sells Room Service orders.
2.5% Posts room service charges, settles tickets, completes employee financial and closes day procedures.
2% Takes call-in amenity and hospitality orders and organizes deliveries to guests.
2% Answers guests' questions and assists them with their needs, ensuring all requests are followed through and completed.
2.5% Handles guests' complaints and takes action to resolve problems.
2% Accepts and relays guests' messages, either manually, written or through voice mail system.
2.5% Takes requests for wake-up calls and follows through to ensure guests receive their wake-up call at the requested time.
2% Communicates situations where guests are dissatisfied or experiencing a problem and offers the resolution to the Manager on Duty.
2% Follows all accounting procedures according to guidelines to ensure proper revenues and payment on accounts are received and credited.
2% Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all hotel and area events and activities so that guests will receive accurate and prompt information when requested.
2% Has extensive knowledge of the Room Service and Beverage Menu and provides guests with further information than what is on the menu.
2% Provides a professional and immediate response to guests concerning all menu items and their preparation.
2.5% Greets guests with a cheerful and pleasant voice using guests' names at least thrice during conversations.
2% Uses MVW approved Service Express® Technology to ensure delivery of timed orders and other requests at the designated times, following up with delivery and other staff to ensure completion.
2% Performs functions of a concierge, their duties and requests, via telephone.
2% Responds to emergency situations calmly and effectively, according to hotel guidelines.
2% May perform duties of Front Office Agent as needed.
2% Creates an organized, cooperative, and well run work environment by completing shift checklist and following through on responsibilities.
2% Helps to identify process problems and deficient areas in the hotel and suggests solutions for permanent fixes.
2% Performs other duties as requested by management.
**Other**:
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.
Be familiar with all food outlet menus and specials, including seasonal changes and special promotions.
Participate in sales incentives.
Become fully cross-trained in areas of Service Express®.
Additional duties as necessary and assigned.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must possess basic computational ability.
Must possess basic computer skills.
Physical Demands
Most work tasks are performed indoors.
Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.
Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 7 hours per day.
Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day.
Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.
occasionally.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
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