Director Guest Service Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Hourly Rate: $30.25/hour A Guest Service Agent should provide our guests with excellent service at the front desk from making the reservation to departure. The Guest Service Agent should respond to guests needs, requests and complaints. The Guest Service Agent should also offer guest rooms, food & beverage outlets and seasonal hotel promotions.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS Ability to follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation. Ability to follow safety and security procedures and will not pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others. Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, maintain concentration, and complete all work assigned. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful or unusual interruptions. Ability to communicate calmly with irate Guests, co-workers or supervisors in sometimes tense situations. Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision. Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. Treat co-workers and guests with courtesy, friendliness and respect and provide responsive service. Ability to meet or exceed productivity and performance standards and complete tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager. Ability to understand and carry out instructions in verbal, written or diagram form. Ability to understand Guests' service needs. Ability to adhere to work schedule and arrive on time in a neat and alert condition and adhere to company dress standards. Ability to follow all appropriate policies and procedures while striving to improve all standards of operation. Ability to interact with people, particularly in resolving complaints and problems.

JOB DUTIES Welcome and register guests expeditiously, provide information to guests as needed, obtain identification and credit/check approval as directed by hotel policy. Verify rate and departure date. Confirm and modify information required to complete the registration process as per hotel procedures. Check departing guests out of the hotel as per hotel procedures. Answer all guest questions accurately and resolve problems in a timely manner ensuring guest satisfaction. Authorize revenue allowances as allowed by hotel policy. Resolve guest problems and complaints. Offer guest rooms, food & beverage outlets and seasonal hotel promotions. Review Front Desk log when coming on shift and record pertinent information as needed throughout shift. Post charges to individual room or master account. Complete tasks on daily checklist. Communicate with other hotel departments to maintain a high level of guest satisfaction. Adhere to guest safe deposit box procedures. Adhere to policies regarding handling of employee's cash bank. Reconcile all charges and cash received during shift and prepare drop. Have drop witnessed. Offer Hilton Honors Rewards Program to guests. Process mail, messages, faxes and packages. Assist Guest Assistant Attendant as needed. Responsible for knowledge of groups and functions in the Hotel on a daily basis. Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities. Ensure all equipment is in operation order and all supplies are up to par. Report equipment that needs repair or supplies that need to be ordered. Be familiar with the operating procedures of all other areas of the hotel, cooperating fully and in a friendly manner with those areas to assure customer satisfaction. Be a Team Player and encourage the teamwork attitude among staff. Attends department and inter-departmental meetings. Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities. Be knowledgeable in all hotel emergency procedures. Ensure areas are free of safety hazards and performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Ensures total guest satisfaction. Follow supervisor's instructions and performs other duties as directed or assigned. Assist in safety and maintenance by tracking items in HotSos for relevant department Receive advance deposits at the desk for future reservations and process as per policy. Ensure all equipment is in operation order and all supplies are up to par. Report equipment that needs repair or supplies that need to be ordered.

Benefits: Vacation Pay Sick Pay Holiday Pay - 10 days! Medical/Dental/Vision Life and AD&D Voluntary Life and AD&D Short-Term Disability Voluntary Long-Term Disability Voluntary Hospital Insurance Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Accident Insurance 401(k) - with match! Commuter Program

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The frequency codes assigned in these job descriptions are: Rarely less than 1% Occasionally 1-33% Frequently 34-65% Constantly 66-100% SITTING: Rarely. STANDING/WALKING: Constantly on a variety of surfaces (carpet, tile, granite, etc.) CROUCHING (BENDING AT KNEES): Frequently. Lifting and completing tasks performed at low levels. KNEELING/CRAWLING: Occasionally. Lifting and completing tasks performed at low levels. STOOPING (BENDING AT WAIST): Frequently. Lifting and completing tasks at different levels. TWISTING/TURNING AT KNEES, WAIST & NECK: Constantly. CLIMBING: Occasionally. LEG/FOOT USE: Constantly. REACHING (OVERHEAD/EXTENSION): Constantly. Lifting and completing tasks at different levels. HANDLING/GRASPING: Constantly. FINGERING/FEELING: Constantly. PUSHING/PULLING: Frequently. LIFTING/CARRYING: Frequently lifting/moving up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lifting/moving up to 25 pounds. SPEECH REQUIREMENTS: Constantly required to speak to others in person and on the telephone in English. HEARING REQUIREMENTS: Constantly required to listen to others in person and on the telephone in English. VISION: Constantly required to see up close and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to see distances.

COMPENSATION Pay Range: $30.25

Our healthcare package includes medical, dental, vision and other benefits. The Hilton DC National Mall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to alesia.green@hiltondcnationalmall.com or call 202-484-1000 to let us know the nature of your request.