Guest Services Agent

Begin at the beginning. Ace Hotel Toronto seeks kind, curious and industrious humans to join our family.

Ace Hotel Toronto is our first-ever home in Canada, in the heart of the Fashion District, near St. Andrew’s Market and Playground.

Our Guest Services Agent is responsible for valet services, bell services, front desk services and security services. Parking guest vehicles, assisting guests with luggage, checking guests in and out, storing and retrieving luggage, delivering packages and other items, running daily reports, handling guest transactions and maintaining a bank, and answering guest inquiries. They must ensure that the front desk guest experience is quick and efficient for all guests and visitors.

**CORE FOCUS & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Ensure smooth traffic flow at the property entrance.
- Ensure property entrance, lobby, and bell closet areas remain clean and orderly.
- Open vehicle doors and assist guests entering and exiting vehicles.
- Efficiently and safely park and retrieve all vehicles in designated areas.
- Ensure vehicles are locked and keys are secured.
- Ensure claim tickets are matched and returned vehicles are delivered to correct guests.
- Proactively offer guests assistance with baggage in any area of the property.
- Transfer luggage and other items to and from vehicles, as requested or needed.
- Assess and document any vehicle damage prior to taking possession of any vehicles.
- Utilize bell carts effectively and with caution. Ensure carts remain clean and in good condition.
- Request taxis and shuttles for guests, as needed.
- Orient guests to the property when escorting to guest rooms.
- Place luggage according to guest preference, provide guest room orientation, and offer further assistance before departing.
- Store and retrieve luggage for guests.
- Complete registration process in accordance with Ace Hotel’s check-in standards: greet guests, confirm length of stay and room type, obtain contact information and payment, and offer general hotel information before directing guests to the elevator.
- Deliver newspapers, messages, packages, mail, and other items to guest rooms, meeting rooms, and offices.
- Close guests’ account at time of check-out according to Ace Hotel’s Check out Standards: greet guests at check out, confirm and collect payment, and request feedback regarding stay. Update guests’ profile to ensure best possible service for future stays.
- Greet guests with an open and warm persona, either on the phone or in-person. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, receive/deliver on all guest requests in a timely manner, provide accurate information such as outlet hours and hotel functions, and offer basic concierge services.
- Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank. Accept and record vouchers, travelers’ checks and other forms of payment. Perform accurate, moderately complex arithmetic functions using a calculator. Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the property management system. Individuals are capable of moving assigned cash from storage vault to drawer at front desk and back.
- Ensure guests and patrons are authorized to be inside a venue, checking identification, using registries and guest lists, and issuing wristbands or other security measures.
- Remind guests, patrons, and team members of safety and security policies with an attitude of dignity and respect, maintaining a positive and fun environment.
- Roam the entire property on foot monitoring for safety or security issues and promptly reporting or solving these issues.
- Occasionally manage conflict between guests, patrons or team members and utilize knowledge and training to resolve issues safely and effectively solve conflicts.
- Work with various departments to ensure guests receive the best possible service. Duties may include working with Housekeeping for all guest requests and room status updates, Engineering for all guest requests and building issues, Sales for all guest inquiries, group business and daily site visits, and reservations for all reservation inquiries, changes and billing issues.
- Address/field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and results. Listen and extend assistance in-order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc. Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion.
- Responsible for Lost & Found for the hotel.
- Perform various duties of Guest Services in a friendly and courteous manner to ensure guest satisfaction and service recovery.

**SUPPORTING FUNCTIONS**
- Follow up on outstanding operational and guest (internal & external) issues.
- Monitor guest feedback and adjust accordingly.
- Inspecting lobby areas, hotel entrances and garage for cleanliness and maintenance, report deficiencies to appropriate d