Pbx Operator - Hotel
3 days ago
Baltimore
Job Description The Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace is hiring a PBX Operator. The hotel PBX Operator manages the property's telephone system, acting as the central communication hub by answering, directing, and relaying calls, messages, and guest requests (like wake-up calls) efficiently and professionally, while also providing guest information and coordinating with other departments (housekeeping, engineering) via phone, radio, and computer systems. They handle both internal and external calls, ensuring smooth guest services, and often provide backup for front desk duties, requiring strong communication, computer skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Compensation: $17.24 per hour Responsibilities: • Call Management: Answer, screen, and transfer all incoming calls (internal & external) to the correct extensions or departments., • Guest Services: Handle wake-up calls, take messages, provide hotel/local information, process requests (room service, maintenance), and log issues for follow-up., • Communication Hub: Act as a dispatcher for staff using radios/pagers, relaying urgent messages to security, housekeeping, engineering, etc.., • Administrative Tasks: Perform data entry, maintain call logs, update guest records, and potentially assist with front desk tasks like check-ins/outs., • Excellent verbal communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills., • Proficiency with phone systems (PBX), computers, and potentially hotel Property Management Systems (PMS)., • Ability to multitask, stay calm, and resolve issues under pressure., • Strong attention to detail for accurate message taking and data entry., • High school diploma or equivalent, with prior hospitality or call center experience often preferred., • Primarily indoors at a switchboard console, requiring focus and repetition., • Can be busy and stressful, with the need for a professional appearance and adherence to company standards. About Company Discover Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, located on Baltimore’s famed Inner Harbor. The hotel offers 31,000 square feet of event space, 21 breakout spaces, 622 guest rooms, onsite business center, fitness center, restaurant, coffee shop lounge.