Guest Service Agent

Looking for a career change? Join one of Canada’s most successful and multicultural Hospitality companies, that strives to take your talent to the next level. With 20 hotels owned and managed by Easton’s Group of Hotels, and more in development, your passion, collaboration, and voice will be an excellent addition to our growing Organization. As a company, we strive to provide exceptional benefits, perks, and growth opportunities to all our employees.

If you have a passion for exceptional service delivery, are results driven and appreciate the recognition, Easton’s is your career partner of choice.

The Easton's team believes that excellence is achievable only in an environment that embraces and promotes Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). Our company is challenging the way we work, think, and develop an inclusive workplace. Our commitment to ED&I allows us to achieve our vision and mission and ensure a more equitable future for all.

**About the Hotel**

TownePlace Suites Thunder Bay is a modern, all-suite hotel located on the Harbour Expressway off the Trans-Canada Highway, offering a perfect blend of comfort and convenience for both short and extended stays. Guests enjoy spacious suites featuring fully equipped kitchens, ergonomic workstations, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Our hotel provides an inviting atmosphere with amenities like a free breakfast buffet, a 24-hour In A Pinch® Market, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. With easy access to local attractions like Chapples Golf Course, Thunder Bay Country Club, and Thunder Bay International Airport, TownePlace Suites is ideal for both business and leisure travelers.

**What do we offer?**
- Hotel Discounts at Marriott hotels globally
- Health & Dental Benefits
- Personal Days & Time Off for Work Anniversary
- Career Development
- Auto and Home Insurance Discount
- CAA Discount
- Goodlife Discount
- Perkopolis - Discount Program
- Pocket Pills Discount

**Job overview**

Check-in/check-out hotel guests in a timely and professional manner; process all payments according to established procedures to ensure guest satisfaction.

**Responsibilities**:

- Welcomes guests in a friendly, prompt, and professional manner.
- Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location; prepare for group check-in and out and VIP arrivals; become informed of events/ functions in the hotel during the shift. Answer phones promptly and courteously.
- Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue.
- Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions per established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposits, and counting/securing assigned banks.
- Issue, control, and release guest safe deposit boxes.
- Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
- Respond appropriately to guest requests; promotes hotel services, facilities, and outlets; provide guests with information such as local attractions and directions to increase satisfaction. Make appropriate service recovery gestures to ensure total guest satisfaction.
- May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel, process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on changes.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned including guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.
- In carrying out your duties you will follow all Company and Brand Standards.

**Qualification and Requirements**:

- High School diploma or equivalent, plus one-year front desk/guest service experience. Some college is preferred.
- Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.
- This job requires the ability to perform the following:

- Frequently standing up behind the desk and front office area
- Remain stationary for extended periods.
- Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Handling objects, products, and computer equipment
- Use a keyboard to operate various property management and reservations systems, etc.
- Other:

- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often.
- Basic math skills are used frequently.
- Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

**Work Area**:Front Office