Guest Service Agent

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $17.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
Bonus opportunities
Training & development
Opportunity for advancement
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with match
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
Free parking
hotel discounts
safe work environment

Job Description

About the Company:

This esteemed hotel company is renowned for its unwavering commitment to delivering genuine hospitality and exceptional guest experiences. With a strong focus on Associate Engagement, Presentation of Hotels, Driving Guest Loyalty, Ensuring Financial Success, and Community and Global Focus, the organization stands as a leader in the hotel industry. Their passion for serving guests and creating unforgettable stays has earned them a reputation of reliability, superior quality, and integrity. The company fosters a culture rooted in accountability and attention to detail, ensuring that each guest's visit surpasses expectations. As a growing organization, it offers numerous growth opportunities and invests in its workforce through training and development.

About the Role:

The Guest Service Agent, or Front Desk Agent, plays a pivotal role in shaping the first impression of guests arriving at the hotel. This role requires an individual who eagerly welcomes guests with warmth and sincerity, ensuring they feel valued and appreciated from the moment they step through the door. The agent is responsible for managing all aspects of guest registry, including check-in, check-out, updating reservations, and maintaining guest profiles with meticulous accuracy. They control room assignments swiftly and correctly to meet guests' preferences and needs, enhancing the overall hotel experience.

Safety and confidentiality are paramount in this role, as agents issue room keys and protect guest privacy with discretion. The Guest Service Agent balances providing efficient service with a genuine, engaging attitude that fosters a welcoming atmosphere. Beyond routine duties, the agent acts as an Ambassador of the hotel, providing detailed information about hotel facilities and services, helping guests navigate amenities, and promoting additional services to drive hotel revenue, such as room upsells and cross-promotions.

The position demands adaptability and poise, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Agents must possess excellent communication skills, creativity in solving guest concerns, and a strong orientation toward service excellence. Collaboration with internal departments is essential to maintain smooth operations and ensure guest satisfaction. Flexibility is also necessary, as the job requires working various shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

As part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, the Guest Service Agent contributes to a positive work environment and supports the organization’s mission to create memorable guest experiences one interaction at a time. The company offers competitive pay, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, paid time off, and holiday pay. Additional perks include free parking, hotel discounts, a safe work environment, and opportunities to engage in community service through global focus efforts.

This role is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to be a key part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in hospitality, offering growth and development pathways for motivated individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy making a positive difference in guests' lives.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work all shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays
  • Previous experience in hotel front office operations preferred
  • Proficiency in English required, bilingual is an asset
  • Excellent written/verbal communication, coaching and interpersonal skills
  • Strong guest service orientation, utilizing empathy and creative thinking
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Must have open availability work weekends and holidays
  • Frequent walking and standing during shift
  • May occasionally exert up to 25 pounds lift, carry, push, or pull objects

Job Qualifications

  • Previous experience in hotel front office operations preferred
  • Proficiency in English required, bilingual is an asset
  • Excellent written/verbal communication, coaching and interpersonal skills
  • Strong guest service orientation, utilizing empathy and creative thinking
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Must have open availability work weekends and holidays

Job Duties

  • Greet guests upon arrival with a warm and sincere welcome
  • Perform all functions of guest registry including check in and check out, updating reservations and guest profiles to 100% accuracy, swift but correct room assignments
  • Issue keys while ensuring utmost safety and confidentiality
  • Maintain and protect guest privacy and discretion
  • Settle guest accounts while ensuring all services standards are followed
  • Assist guests and answer inquiries regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
  • Drive revenue through room upsells and cross-promotion of other hotel outlets
  • Build strong rapport with support departments
  • Create reservations for guests who are at the desk or who call in after hours
  • Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
  • Resolve guest issues and inquires, and escalate to Supervisor or Manager when appropriate
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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