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Highgate

Hospitality and travel-focused venture capital

Guest Services Supervisor

Hotel Guest ServicesPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeManchester, NH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 2 to 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field is required.
  • A valid driver's license for the applicable state is required.
  • The role requires the ability to work flexible and sometimes long hours.
  • The role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently or constantly.
  • The role requires effective verbal and written communication with employees and guests, attentive listening, understanding and clarifying concerns, multitasking, prioritizing departmental functions, regular attendance, and compliance with hotel standards and regulations.
  • Attendance at required hotel meetings and trainings is required.
  • Employees must maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
  • The role requires effective handling of problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving them.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations, follow the rate-quoting scenario, and monitor VIP and special guest requests.
  • Review the Front Office log and Trace File daily.
  • Operate all relevant aspects of the Front Desk computer system.
  • Ensure timely, professional logging and delivery of all messages, packages, and mail.
  • Stay informed about current rates, packages, promotions listed in the Red Book, in-house groups, and closed-out or restricted dates.
  • Follow and enforce hotel credit policies.
  • Complete and ensure accurate filing of the bucket check, room rate verification report, and housekeeping report.
  • Maintain proper operation of the P.B.X. console and ensure applicable standards are met.
  • Maintain communication and teamwork with employees and other hotel departments.
  • Assist the Guest Services Manager in ensuring employees follow and maintain standards for answering phones, guest callbacks, and the guest request log.
  • Know and assist with emergency procedures as required.
  • Oversee and ensure guests are checked in and out in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner.
  • Complete and ensure timely and efficient completion of all duties on the shift checklist.
  • Be responsible for the issued house bank.
  • Perform all duties of a Guest Services Agent.
  • Run room status reports promptly and relay necessary information to affected departments and individuals.
  • Monitor key control to maintain hotel security.
  • Maximize room revenue through Rooms Merchandising.
  • Answer guest inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, planning, and execution.
  • Help maintain productivity at or above budgeted standards.
  • Assist with regular training and cross-training of new hires and current employees.
  • Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
  • Maintain a warm, friendly, attentive, courteous, and service-oriented demeanor with guests and employees.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous supervisory responsibility is preferred.
  • College coursework in a related field is helpful.

About the Company

Highgate

Hospitality and travel-focused venture capital

HTV is the venture capital arm of Highgate, funding early-stage and growth-stage technology companies that serve the hospitality and travel industries, with a focus on Seed and Series A rounds in North America and Europe. It backs startups in areas like revenue management, B2B marketplaces, business intelligence, alternative accommodations, and restaurant tech, providing capital and strategic support to help them scale. HTV stands out by combining hospitality domain expertise with venture funding, leveraging Highgate’s asset base of over 500 owned or managed hotels, 84,000+ rooms, and more than $20 billion in assets under management to accelerate portfolio growth. Its goal is to grow tech-enabled hospitality and travel ecosystems by aligning portfolio company success with Highgate’s network, resources, and strategic interests.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
Not listed

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