S

Suburban Inns

Runs hotels and restaurants in Michigan

Guest Service Representative

Part-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Holland, MI, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityHotel Guest Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to interpret or extract information and perform arithmetic functions.
  • May require typing, basic computer knowledge, record keeping, or word processing.
  • Good communication skills.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent related experience is required.
  • CPR training is required and may be completed upon hire.
Responsibilities
  • Report to work in uniform, presented professionally, neat, and clean.
  • Greet guests in a friendly, positive manner, ask questions, and make personal connections so they feel welcome and valued.
  • Anticipate and meet guests’ needs and expectations, then go one step further.
  • Sell the property according to the Suburban Inns sales standard.
  • Collect leads, prospect new business, and communicate the information with the Sales Department.
  • Gather appropriate data from each guest, including address information, credit cards, and signatures.
  • Clearly state all necessary policies and hotel information to each guest.
  • Follow the shift checklists each day, completing every task to ensure smooth and efficient hotel operations.
  • Record special needs or requests and unique occurrences throughout the shift in Quore, and communicate unusual occurrences to the next shift.
  • Complete required emergency training according to Suburban Inns and IHG standards, document completion, and stay knowledgeable about emergency procedures and how to handle each situation.
  • Maintain a neat and clean workspace at the front desk and adjacent areas.
  • Perform property walk-arounds as needed, address issues encountered, pick up trash, used towels, and room-service trays, watch for safety and security issues, and report problems to the appropriate department and General Manager.
  • Settle and reconcile guest accounts and paperwork.
  • Balance the cash drawer and make appropriate cash drops.
  • Provide guests with information about hotel policies, services, and amenities.
  • Respond to guest requests for assistance and information about surrounding areas, including directions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Handle guest concerns and problem-solve in a tactful, professional manner.
  • Maintain open lines of communication between all hotel departments.
  • Follow all Suburban Inns processes.
  • Maintain regular and recurrent attendance.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

About the company

Suburban Inns owns and runs hotels and restaurants in Michigan for leisure travelers, business visitors and organized groups. Its hotels operate under Hilton, Marriott and Holiday Inn brands, while Big E's Sports Grill and Sharkee's Bar and Grill serve hotel guests and local diners. Properties in Holland, Grand Rapids and Midland combine overnight accommodation with dining, meeting rooms and space for weddings and other gatherings. The business earns money from room bookings, restaurant meals and private events, and it manages guest services across its own portfolio. Founded in 1979, the privately held company is headquartered in Hudsonville, Michigan.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hudsonville, MI

Founded

1979

Get referred to Suburban Inns

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Advancement has a formal route: eligible Suburban Inns employees apply for approval to enter its Manager-in-Training program.
  • Weekend work pays extra: Hampton Inn Holland's part-time housekeeper posting adds a $2 hourly weekend premium.
  • Counseling has a defined allowance: Suburban Inns' grounds posting includes three free Pine Rest counseling visits.

What critics are saying

  • Overnight work is explicit: the full-time night auditor at Holland's Hampton Inn works third shift.
  • Housekeeping carries a production target: Hampton Inn Holland requires housekeepers to finish at least two rooms hourly.
  • Restaurant staffing follows cost targets: Big E's Holland managers cut nightly staffing to meet labor cost goals.

What makes Suburban Inns unique

  • Development stays in-house: Suburban Inns' design and construction team builds the properties its hotel staff operate.
  • Hotel revenue has central oversight: Suburban Inns lists corporate revenue managers alongside its property general managers.
  • Eligible parents get paid leave: Suburban Inns lists ten weeks of maternity or paternity leave at full pay.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?