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NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM) · 22 hours ago

GUEST SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE I

Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is seeking a Guest Service Representative I to serve as the first point of contact with guests at Navy Gateway Inn and Suites or Navy Lodge properties. The role involves handling guest requests, managing front desk operations, and ensuring guest satisfaction while maintaining safety and security standards.

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Responsibilities

Must possess a welcoming manner and positive attitude demonstrate effective communication skills professionally interact with guests answering guest questions concerning lodging facilities amenities and provides information about local attractions
Assists guests with all requests in person or via telephone including but not limited to making confirming and or cancelling room reservations collecting payments and presenting lodging receipts check-in check-out process authorized patron verification guest room assignments credit card processing etc
Greets and welcomes guests upon sight always maintaining outstanding guest relations
Communicates with all lodging associates and chain of command concerning operations guest issues or situations that require immediate attention
Applies knowledge of standard operating procedures processes and rules governing patron eligibility. Receives requests and processes reservations within established guidelines. When rooms are not available provides a certificate of non-availability CNA and or alternative lodging options in the area
Assists Front Office Manager Supervisor or Assistant General Manager AGM in handling group reservations utilizes commitment agreement for all group per brand standards
Reconciles shift transactions of all accounts and outlets of the property ensuring complete balancing while maintaining guest service at all times. - Interacts with guests and receives and resolves guests complaints including but not limited to adjusting room fees adjusting check-in check-out times consistent with program policy and refers unusual issues to immediate supervisor for assistance and or resolution. Utilizes judgment and understanding of policies and procedures to better assist guests
Registers and assigns rooms to guests issuing room keys or cards transmits and receives messages and keeps records of occupied rooms and guest accounts makes and confirms reservations presenting statements and collecting payments as necessary
Operates a multi-line telephone system records and delivers messages as required and answering inquiries pertaining to services base facilities area attractions and travel directions
Responsible for inventory of all keys and other supplies and or amenities maintained at the front desk. Keeps the front desk and lobby area clean and safe
Responsible for assigned master key. Properly logs in and out using key log for record. Must report lost key to supervisor immediately for security reasons
Assists the Front Office Manager Supervisor or AGM to train and instruct personnel assigned to the Front Desk
Utilizes the Property Management System PMS to access guest information retrieve reservation information and change or cancel reservations as requested by the guests. Verifies registration information secures a credit card for incidental expenses and authorizes credit card for room charges
Assists the Front Office Manager Supervisor or AGM in ensuring that the Lost and Found is utilized in Property Management System and disposal processes are adhered to according to brand standards
Logs trouble calls in the PMS and ensures the appropriate department is notified. Relocates guests to a different room when required
Operates POS to record sales from convenience store if applicable . May assist in maintaining and stocking adequate supply levels
Ensures all wake up calls are handled promptly and properly. Types any miscellaneous memos correspondence required in the course of performing assigned duties
Exchanges and maintains rotating change fund and daily log of moneys received and deposited. Securely maintains all records and access to guest safety deposit boxes if applicable
May be required to generate and print various reports from the PMS such as Expected Arrivals Departure List In-House Guest List and Night Audit reports as well as other daily monthly or annual occupancy reports. Verifies accuracy of charges and makes appropriate changes if errors occur
Completes all computer generated reports as assigned and notates any account discrepancies for action by management
Prepares Close Bank Report and receipts at the end of each shift in accordance with established procedures
May be responsible for the set-up and breakdown clean-up of the complimentary self-service breakfast bar. Assist with preparing heating displaying and replenishing breakfast items available to guests during breakfast hours. Ensures surrounding area is returned to its original state and free of all left-over food by the end of designated breakfast hour. Required to obtain proper food handling certifications as applicable
May be required to assist in laundry facility and issue deliver supplies to guests
May be required to possess a valid state driver s license to travel to other lodging facilities as needed within the normal scope of duties
Will be required to work all shifts including weekends and holidays as scheduled
May be called upon to maintain operations during inclement weather and other emergencies for short period of time during the absence of supervisor GM or AGM
May be required to obtain NEXCOM Hospitality Group NHG front desk certification within 6 months of employment as well as any other requirements. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Property Management SystemGuest Service SkillsMulti-line Telephone SystemFood Handling CertificationClerical ExperienceEffective CommunicationPositive AttitudeTeam Collaboration

Required

Must possess a welcoming manner and positive attitude
Demonstrate effective communication skills
Professionally interact with guests
Answer guest questions concerning lodging facilities and amenities
Provide information about local attractions
Assist guests with all requests in person or via telephone
Make, confirm, and/or cancel room reservations
Collect payments and present lodging receipts
Handle check-in and check-out process
Verify authorized patrons
Assign guest room assignments
Process credit card transactions
Greets and welcomes guests upon sight
Maintain outstanding guest relations
Communicate with lodging associates and chain of command
Apply knowledge of standard operating procedures and rules governing patron eligibility
Process reservations within established guidelines
Provide certificate of non-availability (CNA) and alternative lodging options
Assist Front Office Manager, Supervisor, or Assistant General Manager (AGM) in handling group reservations
Reconcile shift transactions of all accounts and outlets
Interact with guests and resolve complaints
Adjust room fees and check-in/check-out times
Utilize judgment and understanding of policies and procedures
Register and assign rooms to guests
Issue room keys or cards
Transmit and receive messages
Keep records of occupied rooms and guest accounts
Make and confirm reservations
Collect payments as necessary
Operate a multi-line telephone system
Record and deliver messages
Answer inquiries pertaining to services, base facilities, area attractions, and travel directions
Responsible for inventory of all keys and supplies at the front desk
Keep the front desk and lobby area clean and safe
Log in and out of assigned master key
Report lost key to supervisor immediately
Assist Front Office Manager, Supervisor, or AGM to train and instruct personnel
Utilize the Property Management System (PMS) to access guest information
Retrieve reservation information and change or cancel reservations
Verify registration information and secure credit card for incidental expenses
Assist in ensuring Lost and Found is utilized in PMS
Log trouble calls in the PMS
Relocate guests to a different room when required
Operate POS to record sales from convenience store if applicable
Ensure all wake up calls are handled promptly and properly
Type miscellaneous memos and correspondence
Exchange and maintain rotating change fund and daily log of moneys received and deposited
Securely maintain all records and access to guest safety deposit boxes if applicable
Generate and print various reports from the PMS
Verify accuracy of charges and make appropriate changes
Complete all computer generated reports as assigned
Prepare Close Bank Report and receipts at the end of each shift
Set-up and breakdown clean-up of the complimentary self-service breakfast bar
Assist with preparing, heating, displaying, and replenishing breakfast items
Ensure surrounding area is returned to its original state
Obtain proper food handling certifications as applicable
Assist in laundry facility and issue deliver supplies to guests
Possess a valid state driver's license to travel to other lodging facilities
Work all shifts including weekends and holidays as scheduled
Maintain operations during inclement weather and emergencies
Obtain NEXCOM Hospitality Group (NHG) front desk certification within 6 months of employment
Perform other duties as assigned
One (1) year of general office clerical experience
One (1) year progressively responsible experience related to the position
Study completed in a college, university, or junior college above the high school level may be substituted on the basis of one-half academic year of study for 6 months of experience

Benefits

Medical & Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Annual & Sick Leave
Matching 401K Plan
Pension Plan

Company

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)

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The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Enterprise encompasses six business lines, boasting a workforce of more than 14,000 associates located around the globe.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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John Best
SVP Chief Financial Officer
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Alan Conway
SVP & CIO
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