Telephone Operator Hilton Hotels

A Telephone Operator contributes to the impressions of our Guests and, therefore, must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Process all incoming and outgoing calls accurately and courteously
• Records and controls accurately wake up calls
• Pages guests in co-operation with concerned departments
• Assists guests with international calls and directory queries
• Calls guests by name whenever possible
• Pages staff member when requested
• Abides by principles of guest privacy
• Handles guests' needs or requests and reports complaints to the Supervisor
• Report on logbook daily
• Bill call costs
• Aware of local telephone listings and frequently dialed numbers
• Advises defects on switchboard equipment to Supervisor
• Attends to all guest queries and requests promptly
• Maintains detailed knowledge of the Hotel's fire, life and safety system
• Maintain Hotel Information
• Provide secretarial services for guests
• Efficient in the use of all business center equipment
• Update traffic sheets accurately
• Handle complaints promptly and follow up thoroughly on action taken
• Update airline schedules and guides the guest whenever requested
• Co-ordinate the reservations of meeting rooms
• Advise to Supervisor all stationary needs in advance
• Ensure cleanliness of work area and clean your work area prior to departing
• Report daily activities in logbook

Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate Awareness of Hilton policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within Hilton guidelines
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements