Concierge

Full-Time 4 Days a week 10 hour shifts.

JOB SUMMARY: The Concierge will have astounding knowledge of local businesses clubs and contacts to our guests. The ideal candidate will be able to personalize recommendations and services to guest needs and requests.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guest Services 90%
• Ability to retain an astounding knowledge of local businesses clubs and contacts.
• Make restaurant reservations recommend local social attractions set up travel reservations or transportation arrange for visits to spas or salons or even procure tickets to special events.
• Required to acknowledge all guest requests and execute to the best of the hotels ability.
• Promptly greet guest in a warm professional and friendly manner as they arrive and act as lobby ambassador.
• Expected to be an expert on the local area by answering any guest inquiries regarding the city events and attractions.
• Handles all requests and services for guests arranges and follows up on reservations which include but are not limited to; transportation shows events spa golf tee times restaurant reservations flowers and other arrangements for special occasions.
• Provides complete and exceptional assistance service and direction learns repeat guest and VIP preferences and ensures they are delivered beyond guests and company expectations each and every time by personally coordinating with proper departments.
• Assists and supports department and division employees and management to deliver an exceptional overall guest experience.
• Administrative 10%
• Coordinate dropped off gift bags.
• Coordinate any inbound mail packages and log accordingly.
• Update VIP reports and distribute via email to all employees.

BENEFITS

Success Coach every Thursday

Fifty percent off your restaurant bill for up to six guests

401 (k)

Discounted Bus Passes

Free meals during shift

PTO Program

& so much more!

The Townsend Hotel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Townsend Hotel and need assistance to apply for a posted position please send an email to or you may call us at .

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Physical Demands: Must be able to see computer screens data reports and other documents. Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers associates and customers and attend meetings. Requires walking standing and sitting for extended periods of time. Must have free movement of hands for typing and lifting. Must be able to lift 20 pounds infrequently.
• Environmental Conditions: The concierge will be in an office setting. May be required to assist guests outside of the hotel but not off hotel property.
• Essential Skills: Requires knowledge of the hotel business policies procedures and services. Must possess the ability to communicate positively with guests and co-workers. Must be able to work with differing computer software including but not limited to: Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Hotel property management systems and other concierge software. Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information. Must have knowledge of the Metro-Detroit area local attractions sporting teams concert venues dining and shopping options etc. Must be able to professionally represent the hotel.
• Education/Vocational Preparation: Bachelor degree preferred. One year of experience in the hospitality industry or equivalent.

This Job Description is intended to provide a general overview of the tasks duties and responsibilities with the position identified below. Although an individual employed in this position is expected to perform all of the functions referenced below differences may exist depending on the specific location where an individual may be working.