Guest Services Attendant (Part Time - Summer 2025)

Friday Harbour Resort; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Friday Harbour Resort is seeking a Guest Services Attendant to provide exceptional customer service and administrative support. The role involves greeting guests, managing inquiries, and ensuring a memorable experience. Ideal candidates will have a background in hospitality and a passion for guest relations.

Benefits

Complimentary golf

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Group medical and dental benefit coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in guest relations required.
• Experience in front desk or customer service in a luxury environment required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and acknowledge each guest with a smile and friendly greeting.
• Answer all telephone inquiries in a polite manner.
• Ensure all customer complaints are addressed professionally.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree, diploma or certificate in hospitality, travel and tourism

Tools

Opera

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Spend your days surrounded by the beauty of Lake Simcoe. With opportunities across the Resort in both guest facing and behind the scenes roles, we have somethingforeveryone.

Some of our guest facing opportunities include working on the Food and Beverage or Recreation and Leisure teams. Our Guest Services and Shuttle teams, or the FH Fine Food and Starbucks teams are also great opportunities to be in guest facing roles. During the summer months you could join the Marina or theNestGolfClub.

If you are looking for a job that ensures the fundamental operations of our Resort run smoothly and typically work away from guests, our Culinary, Security, Maintenance, Landscaping, and Housekeeping teams would be a greatfitforyou.

Working at Friday Harbour is unlike anywhere else. Be a part of the action, contributing to this one-of-a-kindResort.

Colleague Perks
- Complimentary golf (friends and family rates for your Guests)
- Complimentary use of recreational equipment (canoeing, kayaking, Fat Bikes, snowshoes, skates, etc.)
- Discounts at Friday Harbour retailers and restaurants
- Group medical and dental benefit coverage*
- Company matched pension plan and optional savings plans*
- Employee Assistance Program and free Headspace membership
- Exclusive Friday Harbour corporate partner discounts
- Training and development opportunities
- Colleague events and appreciation activities

* Privileges are subject to review and change.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Guest Services Leadership team the Guest Services Attendant is responsible for greeting and screening visitors, updating membership database, acting as resort operator and performing concierge duties. The Guest Services Attendant will need to anticipate homeowner, member and guest needs and ensure that each guest has a memorable experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact and a friendly verbal greeting using the guests’ names when possible
• Answer all telephone inquiries in a polite and friendly manner, following service standard telephone policies
• Respond to telephone, e-mail, web, and in-person inquiries from various parties
• Database mining to ensure homeowner contact information is up to date (i.e. mailing address, phone number(s) and email address)
• Assist Friday Harbour Property Management, Finance, and Membership Sales with administrative duties as assigned
• Provide a timely response to homeowner, members and guests inquires and requests
• Provide guests with detailed descriptions of activities and events and confirm enrollment or sign up of event with guests
• Distribute all requests to the appropriate division in a timely manner
• Compute bills and collect payment from guests
• Promote recreation activities and outlets and provide concise and accurate directions
• Promote memberships to the Marina and Golf Course and provide concise and accurate details
• Process Membership Enrollment by creating and assigning Access Cards when appropriate
• Observe and report any security issues
• Ensure all customer complaints are addressed and handled professionally
• Complete retail transactions and maintain product in a neat and organized fashion
• Act as an ambassador of the Friday Harbour brand
• Maintain the Welcome Centre in a tidy and presentable manner
• Assist with Pool/Club House Access when needed
• Check guests in/out of Lake Simcoe Stays units
• Answer all inquiries regarding Lake Simcoe Stays and understand how the program works
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Degree, diploma or certificate in hospitality, travel and tourism or other related discipline
• Previous work experience in guest relations required
• Experience in front desk or customer service in a luxury environment required
• Strong knowledge of the Resort facilities and services and local area
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Must be computer literate. Preferred candidate will have previous experience with Opera, Xola, Amadeus, Hostaway, Autohost, Smartwaiver, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Required to move, lift, carry, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
• Stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire shift
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting and pulling

Join our team and make every day feel like Friday.

*All candidatesmust be legally eligible to work in Canada. Friday Harbour is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

*Friday Harbour is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Friday Harbour is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Upon request by the applicant, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation requests.