Front Office - Guest Services Agent

Additional Information Job Number26039718 Job CategoryRooms & Guest Services Operations LocationThe Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, Marina Bay, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, 39799 VIEW ON MAP ScheduleFull Time Located Remotely?N Position Type Non-Management Position Summary Our jobs aren’t just about giving guests a smooth check-in and check-out. Instead, we want to build and experience that is memorable and unique. Our Guest Experience Experts take the initiative to deliver a wide range of services that guide guests through their entire stay. They are empowered to move about their space and do what needs to be done. Whether processing operational needs, addressing guest requests, completing reports, or sharing the highlights of the local area, the Guest Experience Expert makes transactions feel like part of the experience. No matter what position you are in, there are a few things that are critical to success – creating a safe work place, following company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, protecting company assets, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. Guest Experience Experts will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time) and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for Guest Experience Experts – to get it right for our guests and our business each and every time. Guest Services Agent (Job Specific) • Follows all policies and procedures related to handling money and maintaining the security of the cash drawer (e.g., where to keep bills during a transaction, knowledge of procedures to check counterfeit currencies, who has access to the cash drawer, securing the drawer) • Follows all check-in/out BSA procedures for every type of reservations • Accurately relays property services, amenities, hours of operation, layout, and activities to employees • Operates, organizes, and balances a cash register and ensures that bank is accurate • Executes all property reservation policies related to cancellations, guarantees, deposits, wait lists, changes, and exceptions • Operates key machines to program electronic employee keys • Blocks and coordinates room assignments based on arrival and departure patterns and special requests • Documents and processes wake-up calls • Stays aware of and provides directions/maps to local area activities, events, restaurants, entertainment venues, and houses of worship • Answer department telephone within 3 rings, using correct verbiages and telephone etiquette • Set up work stations with necessary supplies; maintain cleanliness throughout shift. • Establish sufficient credit for all check-in reservations (credit card/ cash/ deposit) • Be familiar with safety deposit box procedures. • Ensure that all shift duties outlined on the Night shift checklist are completed at the end of the shift. • Ensure that all shift duties outlined on the Day shift checklist are completed at the end of the shift. • Perform any task assigned by any manager. • Assist Concierge, Reservations and Business Centre queries. • Legibly document maintenance needs on work orders and submit to manager. • Assist Concierge, Reservations and Business Centre queries. • Participate in Monthly Department Meeting. • Actively participation of QIT. • Attend other meetings that involve Front Office operations. • Submission of Good ideas & Wow stories • Offers a warm and sincere greeting to each guest using the guest's name • Anticipates and fulfills the needs of each guest • Offers a fond farewell to each guest using the guest's name • Provides service experiences to guests that foster strong relationships and create Ritz-Carlton guests for life • Responds to guests' expressed and unexpressed needs by having 'Radar On and Antenna Up' • Uses available resources to create unique and memorable experiences for guests • Demonstrates an understanding of how their work performance helps accomplish The Ritz-Carlton business objectives (e.g., Success Factors, Community Footprints, The Ritz-Carlton Mystique) • Seeks out and acts on opportunities to innovate and improve The Ritz-Carlton experience for guests • Immediately takes ownership of guest problems and resolve[s] them quickly • Creates a work environment of teamwork and lateral service to meet both guest and employee needs • Takes advantage of opportunities to learn and grow on the job • Plays an active role in planning the work that affects them • Adheres to all standards of professional appearance, language, and behavior • Protects the privacy and security of guests, fellow employees, and the company's confidential information/assets • Creates a clean, safe, and accident-free environment • Follows through to confirm that...