Guest Experience Specialist
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Description

As a standard hospitality expectation, this position requires availability Friday through Sunday, during weekends, holidays, and some evenings.

  • Greet guests immediately with a sincere, friendly welcome. Using a cheerful, clear voice, address guests by name and listen carefully to understand requests
  • Promptly and pleasantly answer the telephone
  • Complete the registration process by checking guests in according to LASR procedures
  • Handle cash, make a change, and balance and assign cash drawer. Accept and record vouchers, travelers' checks, credit cards, and other forms of payment
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of the entire resort, including the spa
  • Ensure all guest requests during the stay are completed promptly and satisfactorily
  • Close guest accounts at checkout
  • Investigate all guest concerns thoroughly and escalate as appropriate
  • Fully responsible for completing all items on the shift checklist daily
  • Responsible for the proper operation of security gates according to resort procedures

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to performing the essential functions, this position may be required to perform additional functions according to the needs of the spa and as assigned by the supervisor. These responsibilities m include but are not limited to:

  • Escort guests to rooms and assist them with luggage handling as necessary
  • Provide safety deposit box for guests, completing the appropriate paperwork
  • Operate office equipment as required, ensuring guests receive messages and deliveries
  • Receive, log, and deliver packages from UPS, FedEx, etc
  • Arrange for guest transportation as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the job's essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of effective customer service techniques and skills.

Skills:

  • They are skilled in using a calculator, copier, and personal computer. Confident with entry-level Microsoft Office skills.

Abilities:

  • Ability to deal with external and internal customers, collect information, and resolve guest opportunities using high patience, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Ability to stand for long periods and carry luggage
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

  • Prior customer service or hospitality experience preferred

Availibilty:

  • Open availability (all shifts, nights, weekends and holidays)

ABOUT LAKE AUSTIN SPA RESORT

Nestled along the shores of scenic Lake Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Lake Austin Spa Resort offers guests the sanctuary of an award-winning spa and the warmth of a best friend's lake house.

Lake Austin Spa Resort offers all-inclusive vacation packages, which include accommodations in one of 40 charming lakeside guest rooms across 12 landscaped grounds, three gourmet meals daily, indoor and outdoor fitness activities and classes, and a selection of more than 100 spa and body treatments in the 25,000-square foot spa.

What makes Lake Austin Spa Resort an incredible, rewarding place to work? It's the talented team, community, tranquil surroundings, and, most importantly, the ability to care for and provide exceptional service to our guests.

What We Believe

  • Shared accountability
  • Humility and kindness
  • Creative problem solving
  • Collaboration & community
  • Do well and do good

Benefits

  • Scenic Views
  • Wellness Classes
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Community Atmosphere
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Recognition
  • Complimentary Classes
  • Health, Dental, Vision & 401k

We are located on S. Quinlan Park Rd, approximately 10 minutes into the Steiner Ranch neighborhood. Please submit your resume with detailed work experience and modalities for consideration.

Lake Austin Spa Resort is an EOE/M/F/D/V and eVerify Employer.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year in the related service industry

Behaviors
  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them (Preferred)
  • Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause (Preferred)
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)
  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest (Preferred)
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group (Preferred)
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity (Preferred)
Motivations
  • Preferred

    Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

  • Preferred

    Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

  • Preferred

    Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

  • Preferred

    Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Licenses and Certifications
  • Required

    Food Handling

  • Required

    Alcohol Beverage Control

Experience
  • Required

    1 years:

    Minimum of 1 year in the related service industry

  • Required

    High School Diploma

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lake Austin Spa Resort

40 Room Resort

About the company

We’re an award-winning wellness resort on the shores of Lake Austin, but you won’t hear us rattling off every last accolade. We’re laid-back, easy to get to, and we know our stuff. While we pride ourselves on our wealth of knowledge around aquatic treatments and wellness practices, our biggest joy comes from helping our guests find the rest and relaxation they seek from our waters.

Why people like to work here

What makes Lake Austin Spa Resort an incredible, rewarding place to work? It’s the talented team, the beautiful surroundings in the heart of Texas Hill Country, and, most importantly, the ability to take care of and provide exemplary service to our guests.

We always look for the best and brightest in the wellness and hospitality business.