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Highgate

Hospitality and travel-focused venture capital

Guest Services Supervisor

Hotel Guest ServicesPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeWoodbridge, VA, USA$18 - $18.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 2 to 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A valid driver's license for the applicable state is required.
  • The employee must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees and guests.
  • The employee must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
  • The employee must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • The employee must attend required hotel meetings and trainings.
  • Regular attendance is required in compliance with hotel standards and scheduling needs.
  • The employee must maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
  • The employee must comply with hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
  • The employee must be effective at handling problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving them.
  • The role may require flexible and long hours.
  • The role requires light physical work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently or constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations and follow the rate-quoting scenario; monitor all VIP and special guest requests.
  • Review the Front Office log daily.
  • Operate all relevant aspects of the Front Desk computer system.
  • Ensure messages, packages, and mail are logged and delivered promptly and professionally.
  • Stay informed about current rates, packages, and promotions listed in the Red Book.
  • Become familiar with all in-house groups.
  • Stay informed about closed-out and restricted dates.
  • Follow and enforce hotel credit policies.
  • Complete and ensure accurate completion and filing of bucket checks, room rate verification reports, and housekeeping reports.
  • Maintain proper operation of the P.B.X. console and ensure standards are met, if applicable.
  • Establish and maintain communication and teamwork with fellow employees and other hotel departments.
  • Assist the Operations Manager in ensuring that 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 that 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.
  • Answer guest inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, planning, and execution.
  • Help maintain productivity levels at or above budgeted standards.
  • Assist in training and cross-training new hires and current employees regularly.
  • Maintain a warm, friendly, attentive, courteous, and service-oriented manner when interacting with guests and employees.
  • Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.

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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