Manage outgoing guest mail, courier services, postage of parcels and freighting as directed by guests
Prepare efficient work schedule for Bell staff, arranging holidays and vacations, taking into consideration projected occupancy and forecasts and any large group movements, especially those with early or late arrivals and departures
Conduct effective shift briefings to ensure hotel activities and operational requirements are known
Maintain order and security of guest keys and other selected keys kept in Front Office, ensuring key issue policy is followed
Receive telephone calls and take messages for guests who are out, in accordance with hotel policy
Assist guests with all inquiries, both hotel and non- hotel related
Manage all incoming guest mail, messages, telexes, facsimiles and special deliveries, in accordance with policy
Night staff check mail, message of expected guests against the system/computer and expected arrivals
Perform any other duties which may be assigned by the management from time to time.
Maintain adequate supplies of forms, brochures and ensure they are presented in line with hotel standards
Ensure all InterContinental Concierge Standard Operating Proceedures (SOPs) are consistently applied.
Works with Superior and Human Resources on manpower planning and management needs
Consult Log Book for information/request left by outgoing shift
Record incoming registered mail, telegram, parcel, telex in appropriate file
Works with Superior and Director of Finance in the preparation and management of the Department’s budget.
Maintain detailed knowledge of key occurrences in your city/location including directions to key points of interests, restaurants, theaters, shopping, cinemas, sporting and recreational facilities, banks, consulates, transport systems and special events
At all times act as an ambassador for the hotel and for the InterContinental brand.
Maintain detailed knowledge of the activities of the day and alert to any potential problems
Be responsible in keeping our property safe and secure, to participate in any hotel activity related to Fire Life safety.