Jobs at Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans

• Guest Service Representative (Guest Services)

  Job DetailsJob Location: New Orleans, LA 70112Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $14.75 - $16.50 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Purpose: To perform in a pleasant, professional and efficient manner, a combination of duties mainly related, but not limited, to check-in and check-out of guests which contributes to an overall positive experience. Job Responsibilities: Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests. Issue room key and escort instructions to Bell person or directly to guest as appropriate, without announcing room numbers. Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests and shopping, dining, entertainment and travel directions. Keep records of room availability and guests’ accounts. May make, confirm and cancel reservations for guests. Compute bill, collects payment and makes change for guests. May post charges such as room, food, liquor or telephone by hand or machine. Date-stamp, sort and rack incoming mail and messages. Transmit and receive messages using equipment such as telephone, fax and switchboard. Understand and enforce the hotel company credit policies. Account for all cash and makes deposits in accordance with hotel and company policies. Take the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner. If functioning in a Lead Capacity: (a) take responsibility for assigned employees in the absence of the Supervisor, (b)assign work, and ensure proper performance of assigned employees. May make restaurant, transportation or entertainment reservations for guests; may deposit guests’ valuables in hotel safe or safe-deposit box; may order complimentary flowers or champagne for special guests. Other duties as assigned. Job Skills: Speak clearly and listen carefully. Use personal judgment and specialized knowledge to give information to people. Communicate well with many different kinds of people. Change easily and frequently from one activity to another such as from typing to interviewing, to searching in a directory, to using a telephone. Use eyes, hands, and fingers accurately while operating a switchboard or computer keyboard. Physical Requirements: Ability to speak and hear in English. Close and distance vision. Frequent sitting with some walking and standing. Frequently lifts/carries up to 25 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Additional physical & visual requirements Stand for long periods of time Lift/carry 6-25 lbs. Able to work overtime and irregular hours Working Conditions: Continually works in normal office conditions and in close proximity to others. QualificationsEducation - HS Diploma or equivalent. Experience - Minimum 3 months hospitality, general office, accounts receivable or customer service experience. Licenses/Certifications - N/A

• Front Office Manager (Guest Services)

  Job DetailsJob Location: New Orleans, LA 70112Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Purpose: To maintain a high quality of services offered to guests through management of the functional areas of reservations, guest registration, bell services, telephone services and guest accounting so as to maintain established operational standards and maximize profits of the hotel. Concierge and garage services may also report to this position. Job Responsibilities: Supervise Front Desk staff: hiring, firing, performance evaluations, training, and development. Schedule staff according to labor standards and forecasted occupancy. Maintain standards of guest service quality. Contribute to the profitability and guest satisfaction perception of other hotel departments. Increase level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an improved product through employee development, job engineering and quality image. Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximizes profitability related to the guest services department. Develop short term and long term financial and operational plans for the guest service department which relate to the overall objectives of the hotel. Participate in the preparation of the annual hotel budget. Manage the reservation function to maintain highest possible room occupancy and average daily rate through suggestive selling by employees. Maintain procedures for credit control and handling of financial transactions, security of monies, guest security and emergency procedures. Receive departmental related guest complaints and ensures corrective action is taken. Ensure staff uses guest interaction skills. Reward employees who meet/exceed guest expectations. Other duties as assigned. Job Skills: Analyze and interpret business records and statistical reports; interpret policies established by administrators. Use mathematical skills to interpret financial information and prepare budgets. Understand the government regulations covering business operations. Make business decisions based on production reports and similar facts, experience, and opinion. Plan and organize the work of others. Change activity frequently and cope with interruptions. Physical Requirements: Ability to speak and hear in English. Close and distance vision. Frequently lifts/carries up to 25 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Working Conditions: Continually works in normal office conditions and in close proximity to others. QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Hotel Administration, Business or related field. Experience: Minimum 1 year experience on night audit, 2 years experience in front desk operations, and 1 year experience in either direct sales or retail trade; OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Hilton experience is highly preferred.

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