Front Desk Agent

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted and Friends & Family Room??

Life and Disability Insurance

401K with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption?

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts at various retailers

Job summary

Hotel Kansas City, part of Hyatt, invites you to join our front desk team in the heart of downtown Kansas City. As a Front Desk Agent, you will welcome guests, check them in/out, and ensure a warm and seamless stay from arrival to departure.

You will recommend local attractions, coordinate with housekeeping, and maintain accurate guest records while upholding privacy and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous hotel/front desk or guest service experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move around the Front Office.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with warmth from arrival to departure.
• Handle check-in/check-out, room assignments, and registrations.
• Anticipate guest needs and offer recommendations about hotel amenities and local attractions.
• Process payments and manage guest folios accurately.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and other departments to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Warm welcoming personality

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hotel software

Computer systems

Job description

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\"Our leaders have always encouraged us to try new approaches and learn by experimentation. The biggest learning through this was that persistence and calculated risks, pay off.\"

Create Unforgettable First Impressions at One of Kansas City's Premier Hotels

Every memorable stay begins with a warm welcome.

At Hotel Kansas City, every interaction is an opportunity to create something exceptional. Housed in the historic Kansas City Club Building, our award-winning hotel blends timeless architecture, modern luxury, and genuine Midwestern hospitality to deliver an experience unlike any other. Recognized as one of the \"Best New Hotels in the World\" by Travel + Leisure, Hotel Kansas City is home to beautifully designed guest rooms, acclaimed dining, vibrant nightlife, and unforgettable events—all in the heart of downtown Kansas City.

We're looking for engaging, service-driven Front Desk Agents who understand that hospitality starts long before a guest reaches their room. As one of the first and last people our guests interact with, you'll help shape every stay by creating welcoming arrivals, seamless departures, and meaningful connections throughout the guest journey.

If you enjoy connecting with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering thoughtful service, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Front Desk Agent, you'll create welcoming, personalized experiences while serving as a knowledgeable resource for guests throughout their stay. You'll balance exceptional hospitality with operational excellence, ensuring every interaction is warm, efficient, and memorable.

You'll:

• Welcome guests with genuine warmth and professionalism from arrival through departure.
• Complete check-in, check-out, room assignments, key issuance, and guest registration accurately and efficiently.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide thoughtful recommendations about hotel amenities, dining, local attractions, transportation, and experiences.
• Answer questions, process reservations and booking requests, and communicate hotel services with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Listen carefully to guest concerns, resolve issues with empathy and sound judgment, and partner with leadership when additional support is needed.
• Accurately process payments, explain guest folios, post charges, and handle Front Office transactions with attention to detail.
• Maintain clear communication with Housekeeping and other hotel departments to ensure rooms, guest requests, and operational priorities are coordinated seamlessly.
• Keep accurate records, shift notes, and guest information while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Support fellow Front Office colleagues during busy arrival and departure periods and assist with additional guest service needs when business demands require.
• Follow all company policies related to guest privacy, safety, security, cash handling, and hotel operating procedures.

Who You Are

You believe every interaction matters. You're naturally welcoming, calm under pressure, and genuinely enjoy helping people. You know that great hospitality comes from anticipating needs, communicating clearly, and creating moments that guests remember long after they've checked out.

The ideal candidate is:

• Warm, approachable, and passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Confident and composed in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment.
• An excellent communicator who listens carefully and responds with empathy and professionalism.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Dependable, accountable, and committed to following through on guest requests.
• Comfortable learning hotel systems and adapting quickly to changing business needs.
• A collaborative team player who supports colleagues across departments to deliver seamless service.
• Someone who takes pride in professionalism, positive communication, and representing Hotel Kansas City with excellence.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous hotel, hospitality, front desk, guest service, or customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using computer systems, hotel software, and standard business applications.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to provide clear, accurate information to guests and colleagues.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays as business needs require.
• The ability to stand for extended periods and move throughout the Front Office while maintaining a positive, guest-focused presence.
• The ability to lift, push, or pull up to 15lbs as needed.

Why Hotel Kansas City?

Joining Hotel Kansas City means becoming part of a team that values genuine hospitality, collaboration, and continuous growth. As part of Hyatt, you'll have opportunities to build your career while working alongside talented hospitality professionals who are passionate about creating remarkable experiences.

Every guest arrives with a story—and every stay begins with you.

If you're energized by connecting with people, delivering thoughtful service, and creating unforgettable first impressions, we'd love to welcome you to Hotel Kansas City.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We offer excellent benefits:

• Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers-Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!

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