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*Job Title:              *Guest Service Associate

*Department:         *Guest Services

*Location:              *DoubleTree Resort

*Reports To:       *   GS Manager

FLSA Status:       Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:            7

Summary

Accommodates Guests of the hotel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• ONQpm GSA Curriculum-performs daily front desk tasks including check-in, check-out, posting, corrections, printing reports, room status, room availability, creating, and modifying groups, Guest/Group messages and hotel room block.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate Front Desk cash drawers/Posts charges such as room, sundry items, fax, copy, and telephone. Computes bill, collects payment, and makes change for Guests.
• Deposits Guest's valuables in safe deposit box at their request.
• Answers telephone calls promptly, politely in accordance to the Hilton Brand Standards, transmits, and receives telephone messages.
• Answers inquiries pertaining to hotel services; shopping, dining, entertainment, travel, transportation and tours, makes reservations, arranges pickup/delivery to Airport at the request of the Guest and sells seasonal tickets when available.
• Completes Daily Shift Checklist, keeps records of room availability and Guest's accounts.
• Records and delivers all wake up calls.
• Assists in delivery of luggage, fruit baskets, flowers, etc. to Guests.
• Operates paging system to relay in-house announcement or call individuals to phone/Reports tasks.
• Drives a company van as needed. 
• Sells items from the Suite Shop which may include alcohol.
• General cleaning and up keep of the hotel to include
  • Helping in the Laundry
  • Breakfast set-up
  • Attending to Guest needs
• Provides a superior experience to all Guests by giving warm hospitality and executing ways to exceed expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Due to seasonal needs within the Hospitality Industry it may be necessary to adjust schedules to meet the demands of our business.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or 1 year related experience and/or training in a similar capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Hilton Brand Training required upon hire
• Valid PA Driver's License

Safety Policies and Practices

The Team Member in this position is responsible for following Willow Valley's safety policies and procedures, promoting safety, and identifying areas for improvement. The Team Member must be knowledgeable about and follow Willow Valley's Safety Manual. The Team Member will be reviewed annually on workplace safety.

Computer Skills

General Computer Skills with experience using Word, Excel, Outlook Email, Kronos, and Hilton OnQ.

Complexity & Judgment

Work requires performing routine tasks that are related.  Problem solving occurs as a regular part of the job. Established practices and procedures are not always available to address all situations.  Individual judgment is used on a regular basis.

Guest & Team Member Relations

This position interacts with Guest and Team Members on a regular basis dealing with routine matters.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concret variables in standardized situations.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Physical Demands

The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Benefits offered by Willow Valley Associates

• Medical (FT only)
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hotel Discount Program
• Fun Work Environment!

Willow Valley Associates is an equal opportunity employer.