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GUEST SERVICE LEAD

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $22.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities

Job Description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a prominent global hospitality company renowned for delivering exceptional lodging experiences that transcend the typical hotel stay. Hyatt places a strong emphasis on dramatic design, innovative cuisine, and attentive service, aiming to inspire and delight guests through every aspect of their stay. As part of the Hyatt family, HYATT house represents a fresh take on the traditional hotel experience, offering an all-suite hotel environment that seamlessly blends comfort, style, and modern amenities tailored to meet the expectations of today’s traveler. HYATT house is characterized by its relaxed yet refined atmosphere, where every guest enjoys a unique experience that goes beyond just accommodation.

At HYATT house, the focus is on creating a welcoming environment that ensures each guest feels at home while experiencing the finest in hospitality standards. The brand has reinvented the hotel model with a keen understanding of what modern travelers seek, including spacious suites, advanced amenities, and personalized service. This commitment to excellence and innovation makes Hyatt Hotels, and particularly HYATT house, a leader in the hospitality industry known for consistently exceeding guest expectations.

The role of Guest Service Lead at HYATT house is integral to maintaining and enhancing this guest-centric approach. This position involves creating memorable experiences by offering guests a “larger than home” feeling, characterized by warm, personable, and exceptional service. The Guest Service Lead is responsible for ensuring an inviting and clean environment while maximizing suite revenue and occupancy. Serving as the first point of contact for guest concerns, the lead plays a pivotal role in service recovery, ensuring that every issue is addressed promptly and to the guest’s satisfaction.

Additionally, the Guest Service Lead oversees critical operational tasks such as training new Guest Service Agents, conducting daily communication huddles, managing guest market inventory, and facilitating property tours for new hires and clients. This role also manages group reservations, ensuring they are efficiently pre-assigned and pre-keyed, and conducts regular walkthroughs of public areas and the kitchen to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety. Acting as the Manager on Duty in the absence of management, the Guest Service Lead carries significant responsibility and demonstrates leadership capabilities. They also handle inventory control of front office supplies, follow up on city ledger notices, and manage billing through third-party platforms such as Expedia and hotels.com.

The ideal candidate for the Guest Service Lead position will be someone who embodies the qualities of an exceptional host—attentive, approachable, and capable of forging genuine connections with guests. This position offers an hourly pay of $22 and is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to develop their career in hospitality management. It requires flexibility in scheduling and a commitment to outstanding customer service, with the potential for growth into management roles. Joining HYATT house means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering extraordinary guest experiences in a vibrant, supportive work environment.

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • at least six months experience as a Guest Service Agent at Hyatt House preferred
  • previous supervisory experience preferred
  • completion of all First Place Training Modules
  • schedule flexibility - must be able to work any shift
  • outstanding customer service skills
  • ability to work well with other associates

Job Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • at least six months experience as a Guest Service Agent at Hyatt House preferred
  • previous supervisory experience preferred
  • completion of all First Place Training Modules
  • schedule flexibility - must be able to work any shift
  • outstanding customer service skills
  • ability to work well with other associates
  • a desire and the ability to grow into a management role is preferred

Job Duties

  • First contact for guest concerns
  • each hotel to set specific options for service recovery
  • training of all new Guest Service Agents
  • conduct huddles to ensure clear communication of the day's events to all Guest Service Agents
  • guest market inventory and ordering
  • conduct property tours for new hires and clients as necessary to assist the Sales department
  • oversee group reservations to ensure that they are pre-assigned and pre-keyed
  • walk through of public areas and kitchen with follow up report/checklist to management
  • act as Manager on Duty in the absence of management
  • inventory control of Front Office supplies
  • city ledger follow up notices
  • Expedia/hotels.com billing

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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