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Job Summary:

The Night Shift Guest Relations Officer plays a dual role in managing late-night guest experiences and reservation-related tasks. This position ensures a seamless overnight guest journey—from pre-arrival coordination to issue resolution—while also handling reservations, guest inquiries, and OTA management during off-hours.

Core Responsibilities

Guest Relations Duties

  • Initiate welcome call/message one day prior to guest arrival.
  • Confirm and coordinate late-night check-ins and check-outs.
  • Arrange bellboy schedules for any early-morning tasks.
  • Liaise with housekeeping and maintenance teams for next-day readiness.
  • Handle guest complaints, urgent issues, and service requests during the night.
  • Conduct check-out inspections when applicable.
  • Collect guest feedback and encourage 5-star reviews.
  • Personally greet late-arrival VIP guests.
  • Monitor guest satisfaction and SOP adherence.
  • Submit daily shift report with escalations if needed.

Reservations Duties

  • Respond to new guest inquiries and direct booking requests received overnight.
  • Manage OTA platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, etc.) for booking updates.
  • Handle cancellations, date changes, refunds, and modifications.
  • Update rates and apply last-minute offers or blocks as per pricing strategy.
  • Follow up on pending payments (especially for direct or same-day bookings).
  • Record and escalate any listing issues (photos, descriptions, rates).
  • Coordinate with Guest Relations team for handovers.

Coordination & Handover Responsibilities

  • Update the morning team about ongoing issues, escalated complaints, or pending guest requests.
  • Notify Reservations Team of guest extensions, late check-outs, or pricing queries from walk-ins.
  • Share guest-specific notes (VIPs, special occasions, room moves).
  • Report technical, listing, or pricing concerns affecting bookings or reviews.
  • Prepare handover summary and ensure proper documentation of all actions taken during the night.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Guest satisfaction rating (Airbnb/Booking.com)
  • Response time to guest issues and OTA inquiries
  • Percentage of 5-star reviews initiated overnight
  • Lead-to-booking conversion rate (for inquiries handled)
  • Accuracy and quality of daily shift reporting
  • Coordination effectiveness and handover completeness

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven experience in hospitality or customer service roles
  • Familiarity with OTA platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve issues quickly
  • Proficiency with hotel/property management systems and basic Excel/Word
  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on guest satisfaction
  • Flexibility to work overnight shifts independently

Personal Attributes

  • Professional, friendly, and guest-centric attitude
  • Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
  • Problem-solver with a proactive mindset
  • Excellent coordination and follow-up habits

Job Type: Full-time

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