Guest Experience Host

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
401k Match
Employee Discounts
Complimentary Meals
Free parking
growth opportunities
Supportive culture

Job Description

Heritage Hotels & Resorts is New Mexico's premier locally owned hospitality group, known for its deep respect for culture, place, and people. This esteemed hospitality group offers luxury hotels and award-winning restaurants that are rooted in authentic storytelling, exceptional service, and community pride. With a commitment to caring for guests, team members, and neighborhoods, Heritage Hotels & Resorts cultivates an environment where hospitality can make a meaningful impact. Being a locally owned group allows Heritage to maintain a unique connection to the New Mexico community and deliver genuinely personalized experiences that reflect the local culture and heritage.

This role as a Guest Experience Host with Heritage Hotels & Resorts is an invaluable position that emphasizes creating meaningful, memorable, and highly personalized guest experiences from the moment guests arrive throughout their stay and until departure. The Guest Experience Host is responsible for welcoming guests into the unique accommodation experience of Heritage, articulating the story, inspiration, and mindset of the property. The role requires delivering refined and seamless service while prioritizing guest safety and comfort through confidentiality and attentiveness. As a Guest Experience Host, you will engage closely with both guests and the back of house teams to ensure that guest needs and requests are anticipated and fulfilled promptly. The position demands a strong focus on exceeding expectations, particularly when resolving guest concerns or complaints, thus ensuring each guest feels welcomed, valued, and deeply connected to the Heritage experience.

Additionally, the Guest Experience Host plays a crucial role in sharing knowledgeable recommendations about hotel events, amenities, local attractions, restaurants, and unique experiences that highlight New Mexico's rich culture. The role includes acknowledging special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries, coordinating room upgrades and amenities when applicable. This proactive service approach enriches the guest experience and reflects the human-centered hospitality brand that Heritage Hotels & Resorts promotes.

Working at Heritage Hotels & Resorts means being part of a supportive, people-first culture rooted in New Mexico pride and community connection. Heritage offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits that include a 25% match for 401k, generous employee discounts across restaurants, spas, and retail outlets, complimentary meals during scheduled shifts, and free employee parking. The company also encourages growth and development opportunities for team members, supporting their professional journey within the hospitality industry. Overall, this role is perfectly suited for someone passionate about hospitality and delivering elevated guest experiences in a dynamic, luxurious setting where cultural authenticity and community care are at the heart of everything.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 0-2 years of guest-facing hospitality or customer service experience or equivalent education
  • Luxury or high-volume hospitality experience preferred
  • Exceptional guest service skills with a passion for creating elevated guest experiences
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with guests and team members
  • Demonstrated emotional intelligence and ability to anticipate and respond to guest needs
  • Ability to remain professional and composed in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail with developing problem-solving skills
  • Basic proficiency or ability to quickly learn reservation systems, POS systems and Microsoft/Google platforms
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, push, pull and carry up to 25 pounds
  • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 0-2 years of guest-facing hospitality or customer service experience or equivalent education
  • Luxury or high-volume hospitality experience preferred
  • Exceptional guest service skills with a passion for creating elevated guest experiences
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with guests and team members
  • Demonstrated emotional intelligence and ability to anticipate and respond to guest needs
  • Ability to remain professional and composed in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail with developing problem-solving skills
  • Basic proficiency or ability to quickly learn reservation systems, POS systems and Microsoft/Google platforms
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, push, pull and carry up to 25 pounds
  • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends and holidays

Job Duties

  • Maintain a high level of positive and professional interaction with coworkers and guests
  • Work closely with back of house teams to ensure all guest needs and requests are fulfilled
  • Maintain a strong focus on guest experience and base decisions on exceeding expectations especially when resolving concerns or complaints
  • Welcome guests into the unique accommodation experience of Heritage by articulating the story, inspiration and mindset of the property
  • Deliver refined seamless service while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality for guest safety and comfort
  • Provide knowledgeable recommendations regarding hotel events, amenities, local attractions, restaurants and experiences
  • Maintain the utmost care and confidentiality with all guest information

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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