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Guest Services Representative

Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the John Q Hammons Center | posted April 25, 2012

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Bring your ownership, smarts, and energy to this incredible team at the new Courtyard by Marriott Dallas-Allen...the largest meeting space in Allen, TX!

Compensation: $9.50 per hour

Why You Want to Work for Us

At Courtyard, it's all about service. Top-notch service. It's why we have such a great reputation! It's up to us to refresh our Guests, replenish their energy and make them feel good about coming to Courtyard.

Training We Provide

Through Our Refreshing Service training, Associates will learn who our Guest is, what kind of service they expect, and how we deliver it.

Responsibilities for this Position

Essential Responsibilities:

  • 1. Greets, registers, and assigns rooms to guests.
  • 2. Issues room key and escort instructions to Bellperson or directly to guest as appropriate, without
  • announcing room numbers.
  • 3. Date-stamps, sorts and racks incoming mail and messages.
  • 4. Transmits and receives messages using equipment such as telephone, fax and switchboard.
  • 5. Answers inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests and shopping, dining, entertainment
  • and travel directions. 6.Keeps records of room availability and guests' accounts.
  • 7. Computes bill, collects payment and makes change for guests.
  • 8. May make, confirm and cancel reservations for guests.
  • 9. Posts charges such as room, food, liquor or telephone by hand or machine.
  • 10. May make restaurant, transportation or entertainment reservations for guests.
  • 11. May deposit guests' valuables in hotel safe or safe-deposit box.
  • 13. May order complimentary flowers or champaign for special guests at management's direction
  • 14. Understands and enforces the hotel company credit policies.
  • 15. Accounts for all cash and makes deposits in accordance with hotel and company policies.
  • 16. Communicates effectively with other front office and hotel departments.
  • 17. Reports to work for scheduled shift, on time and in uniform in accordance with company policy.
  • 18. Knows and complies with all company policies and procedures pertaining to this position and its
  • duties.
  • 19. Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
  • 20. Performs other related duties as required.
  • 21. If functioning in a Lead Capacity: (a) takes responsibility for assigned employees in the absence of
  • the Supervisor, (b) assigns work, and ensures proper performance of assigned employees.
  • Skills and Abilities:
  • speak clearly and listen carefully.
  • use personal judgement and specialized knowledge to give information to people.
  • communicate well with many different kinds of people.
  • change easily and frequently from one activity to another such
  • as from typing to interviewing, to searching in a directory, to using a telephone.
  • use eyes, hands, and fingers accurately while operating a switchboard or computer keyboard.

Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
Technical Requirements:
  • Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • Requires strong organizational skills.
  • Must be able to work independently.
  • Able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
  • Excellent people skills.
  • Must meet grooming standards.
  • We provide a substance free environment. Substance testing is mandatory.
  • Computer experience required.
  • Must meet or exceed the team expectations.
  • An energetic personality.

Compensation

Wage
$9.50 per hour
Hours
Must be flexible with nights, days, weekends Full Time

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Yes
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Free Parking
  • Matching 401-k
  • Company Hotel Travel Discounts
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.
  • EOE/AA
  • Insurance and 401k offered to full time
  • Insurance after 90 days of employment
  • 401k after 1 year of employment
  • Paid Time Off after 6 months of employment

Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the John Q Hammons Center

210 East Stacy Road

Allen, TX 75022

Telephone (214) 383-1151

Reservations (214) 383-1151

228 room hotel profile

Explore Our Hotel

The new Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the John Q Hammons Center is conveniently located at the intersection of Hwy 75 and Stacy Road in The Village at Allen.

The hotel includes 228 guest rooms and suites with over 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. This north Dallas hotel features our new lobby with inviting, flexible spaces to work or relax in, free Wi-Fi throughout and easy access to the latest news, weather and airport conditions via our GoBoard.

The highlight of our new lobby experience is The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect.which provides guests with healthy food and beverage offerings in the morning and evening dinner service with cocktails.

Located in The Village at Allen there are several dining, shopping, and entertainment options steps away.

The Allen Events Center is located next door and home to the Allen Americans Central Hockey League team.

Companies within a short distance include: Raytheon, Jack Henry & Associates, State Farm, and Experian.

Guest Rooms

  • Spacious room that combines comfort and functionality, including free high-speed Internet access.
  • Large desk with conveniently placed lighting and outlets and an ergonomic chair for comfort.
  • The new bed from Courtyard with crisp linens, thicker mattresses and piles of pillows.
  • All rooms are accessed through interior corridors.
  • Some rooms offer balconies or walk-in showers as upgraded features.
  • Wireless and wired complimentary access available in every room.
  • This hotel has a smoke-free policy 

Guest room, 1 King, Sofabed

Guest room, 2 Queen

Guest room, 1 King, Sofabed, Balcony

1 Bedroom 2 room Suite, 1 King, Sofabed

1 Bedroom Junior Suite, 1 King, Sofabed

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Restaurants & Lounges

The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect.

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Your food and beverage destination for refreshing breakfast choices in the morning, and a variety of dinner and cocktail options in the evening. The Bistro also offers specialty beverages made with Starbucks® coffee to help you get a jump on the day.

  • Open for breakfast and dinner
  • Dress code: Casual

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Fitness & Recreation

Hotel Fitness Center

Swimming

Indoor Pool

  • Towels provided

Whirlpool

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Plan Groups, Events & Meetings

15 meeting rooms

14,771 sq ft of total meeting space

Largest meeting room is Cottonwood Ballroom with maximum meeting space of 9,310 sq ft and maximum seating capacity of 1,034

Maximum of 12 breakout meeting room(s)

Exhibition space on-site

Business Meetings & Services
  • Flexible meeting space that can accommodate both large and small meetings.
  • Refreshing event menus just for you!
  • Our Business Library has access to free high-speed Internet as well as complimentary printing.
  • All your AV needs can be met through our state of the art equipment throughout all 3 ballrooms.
  • Our 14 person boardroom is perfect for any small group meeting.
  • Easy access to the latest news, weather and airport conditions via our GoBoard.

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Social Events & Weddings
  • Ideal accommodations for out-of-town wedding guests.
  • Our open Courtyard and Gazebo make the ideal location for any wedding or reception.
  • 15,000 square feet of flexible event space in 3 ballrooms.
  • Close to several sports facilities make us ideal for out-of-town sports teams.
  • Professional planners can handle all events details or customized menu options.
  • Refreshing event menus just for you!

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