Front Desk Agent

Pyramid Global Hospitality; Excelsior Springs (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elms Hotel & Spa, part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, is seeking a Front Desk Agent to greet guests, check in, and provide local information at this historic Excelsior Springs property.

You will deliver friendly service, handle guest requests, and support operations across departments. A high school diploma and good communication are required; weekend and holiday shifts are common; compensation begins at $16 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong desire to make an impact on others.
• Outgoing and engaging personality.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Standing for the duration of the shift.
• Availability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Help guests discover their Wanderlust experience.
• Provide exceptional customer service by engaging and showing genuine interest.
• Check guests in and register, noting special requests and ensuring accurate information.
• Resolve problems and WOW guests through recovery when needed.
• Promote and sell hotel programs.
• Interact with hotel staff professionally and assist other departments.
• Maintain house bank.
• Communicate pertinent information to the manager on duty.
• Follow procedures on posting, charges, cashing checks, safe deposits, and refunds.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Engaging personality

Communication skills

Computer skills

Fast-paced environment

Standing required

Shifts including weekends

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships.

About Our Property

Welcome to The Elms Hotel & Spa, a historic gem in the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio. Located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, this iconic property features 153 guest rooms and 11,000 sq ft of versatile meeting space. With a rich history and a dedication to top‑tier service, The Elms offers a unique and rewarding work environment. As a member of our team, you'll join a culture that values growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Whether you're in guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, or spa and wellness, you'll have the chance to develop your skills while contributing to a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. We offer comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that our team members have the tools to excel. If you're passionate about hospitality and excited about joining a dynamic, people‑first culture, The Elms Hotel & Spa is the perfect place to grow your career. Explore your potential with us today.

What You Will Have An Opportunity To Do

We are looking for a highly motivated individuals to join our Front Desk team. The ideal candidate uses their engaging personality to create a memorable first impression for our guests. While checking in, registering guests, the Front Desk Agent is a source of knowledge for the guest for everything about the hotel, its amenities, and the local area.

If you enjoy engaging with people from all over the world and making meaningful connections, as well as taking steps to “WOW” people, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow a career in hospitality with a world‑class property.

Your Role

• Help guests discover their “Wanderlust” experience
• Provide exceptional customer service by being engaging and taking sincere interest
• Check guests in, ensuring proper credit is received, special requests are noted and fulfilled, and accurate information is established.
• Help to resolve problems and “WOW” guests through recovery when things aren’t quite right
• Promote and sell special hotel programs.
• Interact with hotel/resort staff in a professional manner, assisting other departments with necessary information.
• Be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and policies.
• Maintain house bank.
• Communicate all pertinent information to manager on duty.
• Follow set procedures on posting, charges, cashing checks, safe deposits, and refunds.
• Assist other departments as needed.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A strong desire to make an impact on other people
• An outgoing and engaging personality
• Computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced setting
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift
• Must be available to work various shifts including weekends and holidays

Compensation

$16

$16

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.