Job Description:

The Exeter Inn is actively searching for an organized, detailed, and professional Front Desk / Guest Service Agent to join our Front Office team.

This is a Full Time position. Expected regular shifts will include Morning and Afternoon shifts, weekend and holiday availability required.

The Exeter Inn and Epoch Restaurant & Bar, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, is a beautifully restored inn located just 15 minutes from Portsmouth, NH in the historic town of Exeter. It offers 46 guest rooms and suites, a contemporary chef-driven restaurant and bar, and unique meeting and event spaces for all occasions. Visit theexeterinn.com and epochrestaurant.com for more information. Be sure to Follow @Hay Creek Hotels on Linkedin for future employment updates!

Job Summary:

• Provide telephone services and operate the multi-line telephone switchboard effectively. Receive and transfer all calls, voice messages, and mail of guests and hotel employees.
• Greet and welcome all guests in a professional and hospitable manner. Direct guests to the appropriate area.
• Register guests and securely assign them a guest room and room key. Verify guest credit and process payment upon check-out.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of hotel property management system and rates/packages offered. Regularly check availability for reservation inquiries. Make and confirm reservations over the phone and coordinate those submitted online.
• Assist guests with any and all needs, including assisting in bringing luggage to their rooms, making restaurant reservations, and ensuring housekeeping and maintenance requests.
• Communicate all guest room status changes to Housekeeping department.
• Professionally handle guest complaints, problem solve to satisfy all guest needs, and follow up with manager.
• Have a thorough knowledge of hotel services, local shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.
• Deliver guest amenities as necessary.
• Know and practice all safety and emergency procedures. Lead emergency situations, such as evacuations. Follow all key procedures. Secure guest valuables. Manage Lost and Found per policy.

Experience and Skills:

Required Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be very skilled with technology and a quick learner. Working knowledge of a Property Management System preferred.
• 1 year customer service experience required, hotel environment highly preferred.
• Ability to work in a constructive, team working environment with a positive, upbeat and customer-focused attitude.
• Proven success in handling guest complaints.
• Ability to operate smoothly and professionally under high stress situations.
• Flexibility to work nights or mornings, weekends, holidays, and busy seasonal days (i.e. town festivals).