Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,700 properties under 31 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.

POSITION SUMMARY

Supply guests with directions and information regarding property amenities, services, and hours of operation, and local areas of interest and activities. Contact appropriate individual or department (e.g., Bellperson, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security/Loss Prevention) as necessary to resolve guest call, request, or problem. Follow up with guests to ensure their requests or problems have been met to their satisfaction. Receive, record, and relay messages accurately, completely, and legibly. Respond to special requests from guests with unique needs. Communicate VIP arrivals to designated personnel for escort and delivery of amenities.

Follow all company policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Identify and recommend new ideas, technologies, or processes to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field

Related Work Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in Front Office role

Experience: Preferably in a hotel or luxury service environment (5-Star hotel is highly desirable

• Supply guests with directions and information regarding property amenities, services, and hours of operation, and local areas of interest and activities.
• Contact appropriate individual or department as necessary to resolve guest call, request, or problem.
• Follow up with guests to ensure their requests or problems have been met to their satisfaction.
• Receive, record, and relay messages accurately, completely, and legibly.
• Respond to special requests from guests with unique needs.
• Communicate VIP arrivals to designated personnel for escort and delivery of amenities.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; thank guests with genuine appreciation.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals.
• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
• Identify and recommend new ideas, technologies, or processes to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

• Guest service and guest relations
• Clear and professional verbal communication
• Telephone etiquette
• Problem resolution and follow-up
• Accurate message recording and relaying
• Confidentiality
• Teamwork and relationship building
• Attention to quality assurance standards

• Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in Front Office role.
• Preferably experience in a hotel or luxury service environment; 5-Star hotel is highly desirable.