Back to Jobs
Full timeOther
IH
Guest Service Associate Front Office - Holiday Inn Express Chennai OMR Thoraipakkam
Quick overview
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationChennai, India
ComplianceData PrivacyHotel Management
Job description
Key Responsibilities
Guest Service
- Welcome guests with a warm, friendly, and professional attitude.
- Perform efficient check-in and check-out procedures.
- Verify guest reservations and identification.
- Provide accurate information about hotel facilities, services, and local attractions.
- Handle guest inquiries, requests, and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Ensure guest satisfaction throughout their stay.
Reservations
- Process room reservations, amendments, cancellations, and walk-ins.
- Maximize room occupancy through effective room allocation.
- Promote hotel services and loyalty programs (IHG One Rewards).
- Upsell room categories and hotel services whenever possible.
Cashiering
- Handle cash, credit card, and digital payment transactions accurately.
- Prepare guest bills and ensure accurate posting of charges.
- Balance cash float and shift reports.
- Follow hotel cash handling and financial procedures.
Communication
- Coordinate effectively with Housekeeping regarding room status.
- Liaise with Engineering for maintenance requests.
- Communicate guest preferences and special requests to relevant departments.
- Maintain proper shift handover.
Guest Relations
- Build positive relationships with guests.
- Recognize repeat and VIP guests.
- Resolve guest complaints following the service recovery process.
- Maintain confidentiality of guest information.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate guest records in the Property Management System (PMS).
- Update room status and reservation details.
- Complete daily reports and shift checklists.
- Ensure compliance with hotel SOPs and IHG brand standards.
Safety & Security
- Follow hotel safety, fire, and emergency procedures.
- Verify guest identity before issuing room keys.
- Report suspicious activities immediately.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and security policies.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Positive attitude and professional grooming.
- Good problem-solving ability.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Familiarity with PMS (Opera preferred).
- Ability to work in rotational shifts.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Good English communication (additional languages are an advantage).
Qualifications
- Graduate or Diploma in Hotel Management or Hospitality.
- 0–2 years of experience in Front Office or Guest Relations (freshers may also be considered).
Similar jobs
- IH
Front Office Guest Service Associate - Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida Knowledge Park
IHG · Noida · Hybrid 🇮🇳
Salary not listed - IH
Associate - Front Office | voco™ Amritsar
IHG · Amritsar · Hybrid 🇮🇳
SwiftSalary not listed - IH
Front Office Supervisor - Six Senses Fort Barwara
IHG · Fort Barwara · Hybrid 🇮🇳
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPoint+2Salary not listed - IH
Guest Relation Associate
IHG · Gurugram · Hybrid 🇮🇳
Hotel ManagementSalary not listed - IH
Reservation Executive
IHG · Gurugram · Hybrid 🇮🇳
ComplianceHotel ManagementRevenue Management+1Salary not listed - IH
Team Leader - Reservations - Six Senses Vana
IHG · Dehradun · Hybrid 🇮🇳
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointOperations & Project ManagementSalary not listed - IH
Front Office Supervisor
IHG · Gurugram · Hybrid 🇮🇳
Hotel ManagementSalary not listed - IH
Front Office Executive - Holiday Inn Express Gurgaon Sector - 50
IHG · Noida · Hybrid 🇮🇳
Salary not listed - IH
Front Office Guest Service Associate - Holiday Inn Express Gurgaon Sector 50
IHG · Gurugram · Hybrid 🇮🇳
Salary not listed - IH
Front Office Guest Service Associate - Holiday Inn Express Hyderabad Hitec City
IHG · Hyderabad · Hybrid 🇮🇳
ComplianceFront Desk OperationsHotel Management+1Salary not listed - IH
Front Office Associate - HIEX Chennai OMR Thoraipakkam
IHG · Chennai · Hybrid 🇮🇳
SwiftSalary not listed - IH
Front Office Associate - HIEX Hyderabad Hitech City
IHG · Hyderabad · Hybrid 🇮🇳
SwiftSalary not listed