Understands and complies with basic employment requirements such as arrives on time, communicates absences, uses time wisely & accurately records attendance
Adheres to employee dress code and health department standards of appearance
Uses effective communication – oral, written; understands kitchen vernacular
Understands his/her role and responsibilities within the parameters of the support team; Understands his/her duties and primary functions
Measures and records data per unit standards
Practices good personal hygiene
Creates and maintains a positive work environment
Seeks opportunities for ongoing professional growth; implements to improve practice and shares with colleagues as appropriate
Knowledgeable in Facility Design and layout
Shows up on time, communicates absences and used time wisely
Customer Service
Represents property in a professional and respectful manner providing exceptional assistance to staff and guests
Is familiar with and can describe the products, benefits and quality of service provided by property
Uses initiative /recognizes customer needs
Fully understands customer expectations based upon business standards and strives to meet or exceed them
Uses technology to enhance service and productivity
Prioritizes work during ‘rush’ period of service
Conforms with legal requirements
Understands diversity and can work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures
Safety and Security
Follows facility security and safety protocols
Understands and applies management policy
Wears appropriate PPE, such as safety shoes, or ear and eye protection
Inspects environment for conformance with sanitary laws and health code regulations; remediates area
Understands and uses proper cleaning of work area and equipment
Understands basic use of tools and equipment
Performs basic routine maintenance on assigned equipment to ensure efficient use
Understands and applies Fire prevention and safety: Prevention, Detection, Who to notify, Fire suppression, Evacuation Plans
Understands the relevance and application of The Americans with Disabilities Act
Understands Emergency Procedures: evacuation, assembly location, power failures
Understands guest and asset protection
Front Office
Recommends and makes reservations for patrons such as dinner, spa treatments, golf times and special events
Provides information on local features such as shopping, dining, nightlife or recreational destinations
Pick up/deliver or run errands for guests
Provides assistance to reception
Identifies and sells products or services
Understands the guest cycle
Checks room availability and enters reservations into the system
Upsells rooms and services to customers
Assists with guest check-in
Understands and uses accounting applications
Posts room charges
Assists guest with check out
Maintains accurate financial records
Bell, Door, and Valet Services
Rooms a guest
Tags/stores luggage
Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services
Responds to guest requests
Consistently welcomes guest in a warm and friendly manner
Housekeeping
Understands and values the roll of guestroom attendants; performs cleaning sequence as assigned
Understands housekeeping schedules, protocol’s and standards
Informs housekeeping staff when rooms have been vacated and are ready for cleaning
Cleans and maintains lobby and common areas including restocking supplies and watering plants
Contacts housekeeping or maintenance staff to solve problems;
Performs ‘deep cleaning’ as scheduled
Stocks guest amenities; cleaning cart and cleaning supplies
Understands all amenities included with each room and ensures that they are fulfilled and in the correct location, such as: cosmetic amenities, iron, ironing board, clock, charging station, hair dryer, water, ice, flowers, etc.,
Consistently cleans guest room to host standards
Shows initiative in solving problems
Reception / Front Desk
Understands and uses reservation system
Greets, registers and assigns rooms to guests
Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services
Issue room keys/cards
Make and confirm reservations
Verify credit payments; inform patrons of room charge protocol’s
Post charges
Applies late charge, or disputed charge, following protocols
Review customer accounts during check out process
Collects deposits, payments or fees
Transmits and receives messages
Enrolls/explains loyalty programs
Deny’s accommodations
Food and Beverage
Understands the basic roles of ‘front of the house’ food and beverage: Server, Busser, Host, Barback, Food runner, Bartender, Banquets
Expedites food and beverage ordering for room delivery
Prepares and/or delivers baked goods and beverages for checkin and afternoon tea time
Participates in event planning
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