Job Description:
Job Summary
The Onboard Guest Services Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and executing all pre-cruise guest services and ensuring that all company standards and procedures are followed.
Essential Job Duties
- To maintain and keep up to date all OBGS files and documentation.
- Process guest(s)’ special requests in MXP
- Report any IT related issues to the OBGS Supervisor or Director, Hotel Operations
- Answer phone calls in a polite and professional manner and ensure all voice mail is answered within 48 hours.
- Provide all information and assist guests with Service Animals onboard and medical needs
- Manage OBGS inbox and ensure all emails are answered within 72 hours.
- Prepare Cruise Notes for upcoming cruise(s) and forward information to all relative parties on board.
- Prepare all World Cruise amenities, special requests, gift orders and other preferences, in advance and ensure all information is promptly delivered to ships.
- Communicate Cruise notes with ships on a cruise basis.
- Manage onboard events and act as a liaison between the Sales/Groups/Reservations department and Hotel Operations Assistant
- Assist guests in making pre-cruise spa & dining reservations.
- Collect special assistance documentation from guests or travel partners, obtain approval from compliance departments and forward all documentation to ships.
- Assist guest(s) submitting their visitors’ requests to ships.
- Handle Lost & Found procedures according to company’s policy.
- Demonstrate a friendly and patient attitude through proper phone etiquette and positive voice inflection while maintaining quick call handling standards.
- Efficiently handle telephone inquiries from direct guests, following up with guests when needed.
- Participate in organized cross training with the Reservations department to continuously improve knowledge base of Crystal Cruises standards.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Functions, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Competency
- College Degree/Diploma or Hotel or Tourism School required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a luxury hotel or Cruise line is required.
- Must be able to remain calm under pressure.
Work Environment
Works in a typical office environment with quiet-to-moderate noise generated by computer printer, and light traffic.
Physical Demands
Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching. May require lifting or pushing up to 25 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, the telephone, and other office equipment.
Expected Hours of Work
The position is full-time working from Monday – Friday. Occasional need for Overtime may be required.
EEO Statement
Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
