Location Overview
Join our team in Aman Rosa Alpina. Since its opening in 1939, Rosa Alpina has offered its guests an unparalleled base for exploring Italy's UNESCO-protected Dolomites, celebrating the history of the property while uniting it with Aman's philosophy.
Guest assistants are responsible for checking-in and checking-out hotel guests in a friendly and caring manner according to the procedures and standards. At all times, guest assistants must display a professional and positive image of the hotel as they play a crucial role in the first and last impression the guest receives of the hotel.
Guest assistants report to the Front Office Manager or, in his/her absence, to the Assistant Front Office Manager.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Report to duty punctually wearing the correct uniform, clean and well pressed, and nametag, according to the grooming standards of the hotel.
* Welcome guests with warm or cold washcloths according to season
* Check in the arriving guests and check out the departing guests in a friendly and caring manner according to the standards.
* Upon check in escort guests to the room and provide all necessary information about room facilities and amenities. If needed, assist guests in completing the registration cards.
* Show the hotel common areas and outlets to guests.
* Accommodate special requests whenever possible.
* Use suggestive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel, including Spa and F&B; Services.
* Upon departure of guests, process the guest check out procedures. Inquire for last minute charges. Receive payment from guests. Settle the guest account and give copy of the invoice.
* Handle all front office cashiers' transactions such as posting charges to guests and exchange foreign currency according to the procedures. At the end of shift, balance their cash float.
* Answer all guest requests and questions in a friendly and caring manner, whether by telephone or in person, provide/receive information and take appropriate actions or refer the matters to the relevant person to handle.
* Deal with guests' complaints and report them to FOM Manager or Duty Manager.
* Coordinate room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying them of late check-outs, early check-ins and special requests. Report to Engineering any breakage.
* Keep themselves informed of product and service as well as the hotel daily and meeting activities.
* Possess a working knowledge of the room reservation procedures and handle room reservations via phone or email when Reservation Department is not available.
* Answer all incoming calls, connect them to the extension required or provide information in an efficient and caring manner.
* Reserve Spa treatments or handle restaurant reservations for guests. Assist guests in taxi reservations too, when the concierge is not available.
* Assist Front Office Manager in training new staff members of the Front Office.
* When Sales Assistant is not available, give assistance to clients of Boutique Giberto, handling invoices and deliveries
* Maintain at any time the neatness of the working area.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Previous experience in international 5* hotels
* Fluent in Italian and English, both spoken and written. Any additional language is beneficial.
* Excellent communication and guest interaction skills and proactive approach.
* Working knowledge of Opera PMS is beneficial
BENEFITS
At Aman Group, we believe that our colleagues are at the core of our success. We offer a competitive benefits including exciting international career opportunities in a company that is expanding rapidly. We prioritise and support your career journey, making you feel valued, included and at home.
If you thrive in an ultra-luxury environment and are passionate about warm and personalised hospitality where every detail matters, we invite you to apply to join us on our journey.