#1 Best Historic Hotel in America-USA Today 2021 & 2022
#1 Best Historic Hotel-Historic Hotels of America
Voted best hotel in the Lehigh Valley-Trip Advisor
Awarded as Top Workplace-Morning Call
Why Work for Us Historic Hotel Bethlehem offers their employees the opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated individuals who are devoted to embracing the hotel’s culture and legacy. We strive to develop a team with pride and passion in each and every role to take care of guests and each other. Competitive Benefits Including FULL TIME POSITIONS
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with hotel paying a large portion
Generous paid time off-Tip staff get the average of hourly wage when on PTO so you can take a vacation and not lose salary
Bonus incentive programs
401k with matching funds
Hotel provided life insurance
Hotel discounts through Historic Hotels of America
Position Summary Full Time positions available. Acts as the ambassador of Historic Hotel Bethlehem. Takes ownership of the guest experience by maintaining a positive and proactive rapport. Manages the arrival, departure and overall experience for hotel guests. Skills Required To Perform Essential Duties
Strong customer service orientation
Strong listening skills and patience
Ability to deal well with people in a professional and courteous manner
Excellent phone skills
Experience with hotel software preferred
Requirements
Provide a first-rate guest experience
Provide information to guests about hotel policies, services and amenities
Respond to requests from guests for assistance and information about the local area
Selling and up-selling rooms to “walk-in” customers
Communicate with the sales department to ensure knowledge of key accounts and groups
Entering/changing reservation information on the computer system
Posting charges to guest accounts
Processing payments from guests
Closing, balancing and making necessary corrections to guest accounts
Counting and balancing cash, credit cards and direct bill accounts
Listening for or anticipating and responding to guest complaints
Operating hotel switchboard or PBX. Use established greeting when answering the phone or meeting guests in person. Speak with attitude of warmth and friendliness. Find a way to say “yes” to their needs if you are reasonably able to do so. Look for ways to be helpful and courteous.
Maintaining daily logs
You are part of the property’s security team and are responsible to report any potential safety or security hazards to management immediately. Know all emergency procedures to follow and how to respond in the event of different types of emergencies.
Ability to work weekends and holidays
Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to communicate effectively and verbally in English. Excellent hospitality skills. Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends and holidays. Physical Requirements Also, applicants must have the ability to use abdominal and back muscles and be able to stand for the duration of the shift. Must also have the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists, and to reach and stretch, bend, kneel and squat.