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Austin, TX - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

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Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Barton Creek Resort & Spas success is due to its dedicated intelligent and selfmotivated family of associates who work together to maintain the companys trademark high standards. If you would like to be a part of an environment where teamwork is emphasized and individual excellence is encouraged then this is the place for you.

Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spas associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment comprehensive training and mentoring along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly motivated person with a passion to serve others the Omni Barton Creek may be your perfect match.

Job Description

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking Guest Experience Ambassador for the beautiful new Barton Creek Resort & Spa!

Ranked among the best resorts in Texas: Top 5 Resorts in the Southwest Conde Nast Traveler and Top 5 Resorts in Texas Travel Leisure Worlds Best Awards 2024

The Guest Experience Ambassador will play a key role with making new room/activity reservations while also simultaneously enhancing the prearrival guest experience at Omni Barton Creek. This position is designed to provide anticipatory service to guests seeking to make reservations or those with existing bookings looking for a curated experience. The role will include serving as a reservation concierge assisting guests with room golf spa food & beverage and other enriching reservations to ensure a seamless and enjoyable stay. The Ambassador will work to personalize every aspect of the guests visit providing a tailored itinerary upon checkin. This proactive guest outreach is aimed at increasing room bookings and ancillary revenue while also contributing to higher Overall Experience Medallia scores. The Guest Experience Ambassador will be responsible for understanding the fundamentals of revenue merchandising and applying that knowledge to the reservation sales process.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all Forbes hospitality service standards are met in each call and consistently maintain a score of 90 or greater in Moments of Service.
  • Answer guest calls within 3 rings and return voicemails/reply to guest emails within one business day of receipt.
  • Take reservation calls from customers Front Office and OmniRez agents requesting onproperty assistance or any other calls pertaining to room golf spa tennis activity and F&B reservations and/or welcome amenities.
  • Serve as the primary resort contact for Transient guests and assist them with planning and arranging all aspects of their stay.
  • Input new room reservations into Opera and modify and/or cancel existing room reservations as needed.
  • Be the property expert with making room reservations in Opera while also being extremely knowledgeable of all packages promotions and special events at the property.
  • Be the property specialist with making activity related reservations (golf/spa/dining/ cabana/etc. in ResortSuite and ResortPass with a very thorough knowledge of all booking systems used at the resort.
  • Consistently upsell golf spa room types dynamic packages cabanas and other ancillary revenue streams to maximize top line revenue.
  • Generate reports on reservations made day prior and email or call to offer them Plus One assistance by prebooking them their Spa Golf and Dining reservations and room upsells.
  • Review reports on golf spa F&B and resort credit addon packages and outreach to offer assistance with activity bookings.
  • Have consistent knowledge of hotel services (outlet hours of operation golf course schedules spa services activities calendars local attractions etc. and local and hotel events; communicate to guests via phone and/or email.
  • Have thorough understanding of how to sell and upsell golf spa room types dynamic packages cabanas F&B etc. and have knowledge of pricing of all ancillary revenue areas.
  • Prepare and maintain uptodate guest itineraries and attach them to room reservations on day prior to arrival. Deliver itineraries to the Front Desk the day prior to the guest arrival and create an alert on the guest reservation.
  • Monitor BC.GuestExperience inbox & 3rd party message channels via extranet; respond within one business day.
  • Create and maintain transient room blocks for 39 rooms and be the servicing manager for these blocks and Buddy Golf Groups.
  • Handle all planning trip itineraries routing deposits room requests amenities etc. for transient room blocks of 39 rooms and Buddy Golf Groups.
  • Utilize Microsoft SharePoint to track transient group blocks and booked ancillary revenue.
  • Assist with inputting 3rd party wholesale ESP and travel agent reservation inquiries.
  • Document reservations with detailed notes to facilitate interdepartmental communication and ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Provide feedback to management on selling opportunities activities promotions etc.
  • Contact transient block bookings to provide hands on assistance with largescale reservations.
  • Cross train with the Group Rooms Coordinator so that assistance can be provided when needed.
  • Handle small group blocks/reservations 1015 peak room nights) including inputting recaps rooming lists special requests and monitoring group blocks for compliance.
  • Ensure group room types and billing information are accurate adjusting as needed to meet contractual terms.
  • Prepare and send group pickup reports for designated blocks to group clients and CSMs as needed.
  • Assist in managing the reservations inbox and complete ad hoc tasks as assigned by management related to room/activity reservations group blocks and requests from various departments.
  • Generate reports on departing guests to send thank you emails with a return offer.
  • Help management with developing new standard operating procedures as needed.
  • Assist the Operations team as needed which includes Front Desk Housekeeping etc.
  • Create surprise and delight moments for guests and help with planning special occasions such as birthdays anniversaries proposals etc.
  • Encourage guests to provide feedback via Medallia surveys.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to work weekends
  • Previous hotel reservations and/or Front Desk experience is preferred
  • Knowledge of Opera and FDC is ideal
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be proficient in Excel Outlook and other general computer skills
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external guests

Tools and Equipment:

  • Computer and printer telephone pen/pencil photocopying machine file folders filing cabinet facsimile machine

Working Environment:

  • Interior of hotel in normal office conditions.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Posterand the following link is theOFCCPs Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position please send an email to

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