Rooms Controller
Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is a state-of-the-art full-service meetings and resort destination that caters to groups of all sizes as well as families who are looking for a world-class experience in the epicenter of the premier sports and entertainment district in the country. Centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth between iconic sports stadiums Globe Life Field home of the 2023 World Series Texas Rangers and AT&T Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys the 888-room resort features five restaurants and lounges two pools with an authentic sandy beach cabanas and a water slide as well as a fitness center full-service spa and salon and 266000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Who We Are: Founded in 1960 Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.
Growth and belonging start here; youll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office every rolefrom Guest Services to Finance Culinary to IToffers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status that makes you you is a daily focus for us.
What We Offer:
Competitive health & wellness benefits 401(k) & company match
Paid Sick Days Vacation and Holidays Paid Bereavement Paid Pet Bereavement
Training & Development opportunities career growth
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Team Member Hotel Rates other discounts perks and more
Oversees the friendly professional and efficient registration and account settlement of hotel guests commensurate with the demands of a world-class resort by providing support to the Front Desk Agents & Management. Serves as a liaison between the Front Office Agents and Front Office Management Housekeeping and Engineering.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Oversees the friendly professional and efficient registration and check-out of hotel guests including assisting the Front Desk during peak periods
- Assists Front Desk Agents in satisfying guest requests and resolving guest complaints
- Trained and skilled to perform all Front Desk Reservations and Star Service functions as needed based on operational demands
- Prints occupancy arrivals departures and back-up reports on a timely basis
- Reviews Specials Report for all arriving guests on a daily basis to ensure appropriate pre-blocking of rooms and to coordinate special services to be provided
- Block relocated guests who will be returning to the hotel
- Communicates all special requests to Housekeeping
- Coordinates with Room Service to ensure accurate and timely amenity deliveries
- Monitors and ensures completion of all room changes
- Check for duplicate reservations on a daily basis
- Monitors clearing of all due-outs Express Checkouts no-shows Pre-Registered guests
- Process applicable charges for late check-outs (12pm)
- Checks the status of all Out-of-Order rooms on a daily basis
- Monitors availability of showrooms for the Sales & Conference Management departments
- Reviews group resumes to verify group billing procedures VIPs and special requests
- Responsible for conducting daily line-ups
- Monitor arrivals to ensure that rooms are ready by check in time
- Clear departures by working closely with Housekeeping Department
- Ensure all guest departure calls are done a daily basis
- Accurately report guest needs and problem resolution
- May interact with customers in person as well as other departments.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks at once with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent people skills.
- Assist with the preparation of remote and reserved registration and check-out of groups
- Prints group no-show in-house and arrivals report on a daily basis
- Answers telephone expediently and addresses complaints problems special requests and non-related desk questions making sure to log phone complaints and requests
- Familiarity with daily hotel occupancy reports status of available rooms etc.
- Monitor room category and bedding availability up to three days in advance in order to prevent overbooking
- Monitors rollaway microwave and other amenity requests up to seven days in advance in order to ensure availability and accurate billing was completed
- Monitor all Master accounts to ensure that they are checked-in and extended as required
- Ensures adherence to all Loews Hotels Star Service standards
- Other duties may be assigned as business demands
Supportive Functions and Responsibilities
- Maintains clean and excellent condition of Rooms Control & Back Office area and equipment
- Maintains proper stock of all supplies in Back Office Area
- Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
- Notifies appropriate individuals and departments of any problems or unusual matters of significance
- Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
- Is polite friendly and helpful to guests employees and management
- Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
- Complies with all hotel standards policies and rules
- Complies with safety regulations and procedures
- Remains current on hotel information and changes
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills oral and written
- Excellent guest service skills
- Knowledge of computer programs utilized in property management
- Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Education:
- Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management or related field or exceptionally strong technical and service skills
Experience:
- Minimum one year experience as Front Desk Agent at a comparable quality property
About Company
Experience Loews Hotels, a luxury hotel brand comprising 26 distinctive, pet-friendly properties across the United States and Canada.
