Loyalty Ambassador

Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

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DEPARTMENT: Rooms | Front Office

JOB TITLE: Loyalty Ambassador

REPORTS TO: Director of Front Office

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for developing proactive personal, professional relationships with Select Guests members, acting as an advocate and point of contact for all Select Guests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Facilitate the Select Guest program and ensure Select Guest needs and requests are met.- Make, change, and cancel reservations.- Handle mail and correspondence.- Process confirmations and 800-number reservations as needed.- Maintain the Select Guest database, including profiles containing guests’ preferences.- Ensure the proper handling of Select Guest and VIP reservations through communication with the hotel’s operational departments.- Place reserved special items and amenities in guestrooms for Select Guests.- Execute assigned tasks using Microsoft Office and the Internet.- Be familiar with all systems and equipment related to the Front Office, including Opera, Alice, Synergy, SALTO, two-way radio dispatch, and the ISD fire panel.- Be familiar with all hotel rate plans and rate codes and understand the hotel’s rate strategy when making rate changes for guests.- Serve as an ambassador for the hotel to build and maintain a loyal customer base.- Be thoroughly acquainted with all check-in and check-out procedures and policies.- Protect confidential guest information and guestroom key access in accordance with Front Office standard operating procedures.- Respond to any reasonable task assigned by management.- Assist guests in locating other areas of the hotel and, when possible, escort them to their destination.- Be familiar with parking validation procedures.- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support the team in reaching common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to employees’ concerns.- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.- Identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and cost savings.- Be pleasant, smile, and greet all guests, using surnames when known.- Maintain Four Diamond standards of guest service.- Actively engage with guests, identify and meet their needs, and aim to exceed expectations at every opportunity.- Be familiar with local attractions and businesses, recommending on-site venues first.- Be familiar with all hotel facilities and amenities.- Understand the interrelationship among the hotel’s departments.- Understand the importance of the hotel’s Medallia scores.- Practice proper telephone etiquette, answering the phone with a smile in your voice.- Follow all company policies and procedures.- Maintain a clean uniform and professional personal appearance.- Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.- Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures.- Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions.- Complete all required safety training and certifications.- Deliver personalized, memorable guest experiences by utilizing the Power of One.- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the management team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Must possess strong communication, presentation, training, and organizational skills.- Must possess excellent customer service, upselling, communication, and problem-solving skills.- Must maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and level of performance.- Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.- Prior customer service experience is required, preferably within the hotel industry.- Must be able to obtain a State of Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission server permit before the date of hire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Develop relationships with Select Guests and serve as their primary point of contact for hotel- and program-related questions.- Create personalized, memorable experiences for Select Guests throughout their stay.- Welcome Select Guests upon arrival and ensure all their requests and needs are met.- Resolve Select Guest concerns or issues and communicate special requests and needs to the appropriate hotel departments.- Arrange Select Guest and special-occasion amenities through In-Room Dining.- Conduct Loyalty Program training for Front Office and other hotel associates.- Conduct monthly Loyalty Program meetings with relevant hotel associates.- Promote the Select Guest program to guests who are not currently members.- Maintain Select Guest product and amenity inventories.- Conduct guestroom inspections before Select Guest arrivals.- Assist with Front Office operations as needed.- Be pleasant, smile, and greet all guests, using surnames when known.- Actively engage with guests and deliver memorable guest experiences.- Create unique, personalized “WOW” moments at every opportunity.- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Front Office Management.

ENVIRONMENT & POSITION ANALYSIS:

- Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 30 pounds without assistance.- Stand, walk, or sit for an extended period or an entire work shift.- Perform repetitive motions, including using a telephone and computer for an extended period or an entire shift.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

- Desktop computer- Opera- Alice- SALTO- Synergy- Windows- Microsoft Office- Printer- Telephone- Copier- Fax machine- Two-way radio dispatch- Bell cart

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

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Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis ofany protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

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