JOB DESCRIPTION
A Telephones Supervisor manages the Switchboard Department and ensures on-time and accurate handling of Guest and management messages, enquiries and emergencies.
What will I be doing?
As Telephones Supervisor, you will manage the Switchboard Department and ensure on-time and accurate handling of Guest and management messages, enquiries and emergencies. A Telephones Supervisor contributes to the first impressions of our Guests and, therefore, must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
• Manage the daily department operations
• Achieve positive outcomes from Guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure all messages are correctly and promptly accepted and delivered for both Guests and management
• Ensure all wake up calls take place at the correct time
• Demonstrate knowledge of all hotel facilities and service and use up-selling techniques to promote these offerings when the appropriate
• Handle emergency calls immediately and relay comprehensive and accurate information, as required
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
• Attend appropriate training courses, when required
• Demonstrate a knowledge of all hotel services, local attractions and landmarks in the hotel vicinity
• Follow company brand standards
• Assist other departments, as necessary
What are we looking for?
Telephones Supervisor serving Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
• Positive attitude and good communication skills, especially on the telephone
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Competent level of IT proficiency