Guest Service Representative - Metcalfe Hotel
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Operating in the hospitality and restaurant industry for nearly 50 years, Gray Collection is an award-winning group of authentically local hotels and restaurants that offer travelers from around the world the experience of friendly luxury. Among our establishments are Maggie Oakes, Jacopo, Vieux-Port Steakhouse, Pincette, Bevo Bar+Pizzeria, Restaurant Gaspar, Terrasse le Perché, Terrasse William Gray, and Terrasse sur l’Auberge.
The Metcalfe Hotel delivers in Ottawa an understated luxury to world travelers by showcasing our rich building history and connecting to the current culture, community, and people that make Ottawa a lively 21st century capital city. Newly fully renovated and now part of the Gray Collection, our hotel is now entering a new era.
Reporting to the Front Desk Manager, the Guest Service Representative ensures a warm check-in/check-out process and manages reservations, payments, and guest requests. Key duties include personalizing guest experiences, promoting hotel facilities, handling cash, and maintaining accurate records. You’ll also assist with bookings, monitor room inventory, and collaborate with all hotel departments while adhering to health and safety standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Welcome, check-in/out room reservations, respond to internal and external requests, and settle accounts while providing warm and authentic service
- Take initiative to add a personalized experience
- Proudly promote the hotel facilities, looking for opportunities to enhance a guest’s stay
- Assist with booking individual reservations
- Respond to emails and other various administrative tasks
- Maintain accurate records of daily transactions
- Handle guest requests effectively and promptly
- Cash handling, which includes balancing a float
- Promote a professional and positive team environment
- Monitor rooms' inventory to assist in maximizing rooms' revenue and availability
- Maintain an excellent working rapport with all departments in the hotel and act as a liaison on behalf of our guest
- To be Health & Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment
- Perform any other tasks which are assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS
- Computer literacy is a must with Opera/Opera Cloud experience an asset
- A guest focused personality is crucial
- Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
- Ability to work in a team environment and act as a leader when management is unavailable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
- Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and possess strong time management skills
- Post-secondary education in Hotel Management/Hospitality or equivalent experience is a strong asset
- Excellent oral and written skills in French and English (a third language is an asset)
BENEFITS:
- Group insurance plan with telemedecine
- Group RRSP and DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan)
- 50% employee discount at all of our establishments for the employee and up to 3 guests
- Discounts with our business partners (transportation, wellness, leisure)
- Company culture that values employees
- Employee recognition events
- Growing company with opportunities for career development and personal growth
We thank you for your interest. Only individuals selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
In this document, we have made an effort to use neutral language suitable for all individuals, regardless of gender. However, certain terms, job titles, and sentence structures may require us to use the masculine form as a neutral gender. We wish to inform you of this. As we prioritize an inclusive work environment, we welcome all individuals, regardless of gender, to apply.
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Responsibilities
The Guest Service Representative at Gray Collection will greet guests, check them in and out, handle reservations and payments, and make each stay feel personal. The role also involves cash handling, record keeping and coordinating with other hotel departments.
Requirements
Candidates need strong computer skills, with Opera or Opera Cloud experience as an asset, and excellent French and English. They must be guest-focused, able to work varied shifts, and comfortable multitasking under pressure.
Skills
- Opera
- Opera Cloud
- Property management systems
- Cash handling
- Float balancing
- Reservations management
- Guest check-in and check-out
- Payment processing
- Customer service
- Bilingual communication (French and English)
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Interpersonal communication
- Inventory monitoring
- Revenue optimization
- Hotel facilities promotion
- Team collaboration
- Health and safety awareness
- Email and administrative tasks
Benefits
- Group insurance plan with telemedicine
- Group RRSP and DPSP
- 50% employee discount
- Business partner discounts
- Employee recognition events
- Career development opportunities
Categories
- Hospitality
- Customer Service & Support
- Retail
Keywords
- Guest Service Representative
- front desk
- hotel front desk
- check-in
- check-out
- reservations
- hotel reservations
- Opera
- Opera Cloud
- cash handling
- guest services
- hospitality
- hotel management
- customer service
- bilingual French English
- revenue management
- room inventory
- concierge
- receptionist
- Ottawa hotel
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Performance bonus
- Employee discount
- Wellness program
- Transit support
Tools
- Opera
- Opera Cloud
Languages
- English
- French
Fields of study
- Hotel Management
- Hospitality