Spa - Spa Front Desk Part-Time

The Spa Front Desk Agent is involved in all aspects of the Spa operation of the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa for the purposes of providing exceptional guest service: advocating the Spa experience and treatments, creating and confirming spa appointments, greeting and assisting guests in a warm and friendly manner, providing a clean, safe and healthy environment.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Responsible for the guest’s first impressions of the Spa staff.

• Greets guest with a smile and has the ability to communicate with diverse personalities.

• Answers the phone properly using good telephone etiquette (3 rings, name usage).

• Utilize spa computer systems with skill and proficiency.

• Schedules and reschedules appointments keeping guests and services moving smoothly by scheduling appointments effectively.

• Detect errors on the appointment book before they can cause problems in the spa. (Confirming billing abilities and confirmation emails sent)

• Coordinating seamless, Forbes 5 star check in and check out for all guests.

• Know and communicate clearly about the difference between the features of the spa services and their benefits.

• Providing a 5 star tour and orientation to the facility to arriving guests.

• Effective conflict resolution skills.

• Knowledge of the entire Spa including all Spa treatments, appropriate booking order and contraindications.

• Knowledge of Spa policies and able to effectively enforce the policies.

• Knowledge of all Spa procedures and able to perform in an efficient an accurate manner.

• Knowledge of resort, extensions, resources and VIPs.

• Responsible for all aspects of Spa billing and gratuities.

• Supporting spa MOD in handling all situations when a therapist calls in sick or no shows, if the appointments are scheduled on the wrong day and other scheduling errors.

• Maintain a clean, safe, clean working environment in all areas.

• Oversee all customer service throughout the Spa, periodically walking around the facility to insure guest satisfaction.

• Forecasting guest needs (locker room supplies and F&B).

• Assist Spa MODs in opening and closing the facility each day according to standard operating procedures.

• Attend trainings and meetings.

• Restock and maintain all front desk areas with necessary supplies.

• Accurately complete all point of sale functions and accounting requirements. Help resolve accounting inquiries. 

• Follow cash handling procedures. 

• To keep reception area in good order and see to the needs of the clients before they are turned over to the technician.

• Perform any assigned cleaning duties within Spa Ojai as a team member.

• Be willing to accept responsibility for Spa projects within or outside the scope of normal working hours.

• Help teammates when they are in need, and to accept responsibilities for duties that may be assigned by management when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Communication skills are articulate, open and effective.

• Previous spa experience, or similar field. 

• High level of organizational skills.

• Effective in establishing and maintaining a positive team environment

• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Customer service and appearance to represent the property professionally and successfully.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.

• Ability to be a clear thinker, analyze and resolve problems exercising good judgment.

• Ability to focus attention to detail.

• Ability to remain calm and courteous when dealing with challenging situations.

• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality of all guest and Spa information.

• Consistently maintain a positive attitude.
       

Competencies    

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional guest situations; Responds promptly to guest needs; Solicits guest feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. He or she must have an outgoing personality, be friendly, courteous and enjoy working with people.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Leads and Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Organizational Support - Follows OVI&S policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports property's goals and values; Promotes property through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.

• Professionalism – Follows OVI&S grooming standards.  Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.  Adapts to changes in the work environment with a professional demeanor; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.  He or she must look the part, be well-dressed and groomed, with good posture and personal habits.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time and follows OVI&S attendance policy; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience 

College degree in health or related field.  Minimum 3 years management experience in integrated health or related industry.  Good communication skills and judgment, as well as the ability to direct and manage people. 

Mathematical Skills                   

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability                   

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations to the guests and Spa best interest.

Technological and Computer Skills                   

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.  Be able to operate fax machine, printer, cell phone, palm pilot, photocopier, and miscellaneous electrical and wireless equipment.  Proficient in Macintosh and PC formats.