Front Desk Agent

Davidson Hospitality Group.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage - Multiple Tiers

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc service

Free Maintenance Medications

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

Davidson Hospitality Group is seeking a Front Desk Agent at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City to warmly welcome guests and ensure outstanding first impressions. You will check guests in and out, handle inquiries with empathy, and guide them on local attractions and hotel amenities.

Ideal candidates bring hospitality experience, strong communication, cash handling skills, and the ability to stay composed under pressure. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, preferably in hotel or hospitality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cash handling experience required.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and solve problems.
• Familiarity with hotel property management systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, creating a positive first impression for guests
• Efficiently handle guest check-ins and check-outs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Respond promptly to guest inquiries and resolve issues with professionalism
• Assist guests with recommendations on local attractions, dining options, and hotel amenities
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Maintain a clean and organized front desk area
• Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately
• Demonstrate attention to detail and proactive guest satisfaction

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication skills

Hospitality software

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Property Management System (PMS)

Job description

Property Description

Located in the dynamic heart of the U.S., our hotel blends laid‑back luxury with endless entertainment. With an outdoor resort‑style pool, family‑friendly activities, versatile meeting and event spaces, retail locations, and Margaritaville‑inspired restaurants and bars, you'll create unforgettable experiences for our guests. Kansas City, celebrated by Travel + Leisure, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times, offers a rich array of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, sports venues, and major events. Join our high‑energy team and help guests enjoy everything this growing city has to offer while embracing the Margaritaville state of mind.

Apply now to be part of the Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City family and elevate your career to new heights!

Overview

Are you a friendly and outgoing individual with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences? Join our team as a Front Desk Agent and be the welcoming face of our establishment. As a Front Desk Agent, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our guests feel valued and cared for from the moment they arrive.

Summary:

• Provide exceptional customer service, creating a positive first impression for guests
• Efficiently handle guest check‑ins and check‑outs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Respond promptly to guest inquiries and resolve any issues or complaints with professionalism and empathy
• Assist guests with recommendations and information about local attractions, dining options, and hotel amenities
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Maintain a clean and organized front desk area
• Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to guest satisfaction

Join our team and embark on a rewarding career in hospitality, where you can make a difference in our guests' stay. Apply now to become a Front Desk Agent and be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional service!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer service role, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous cash handling experience required
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Proficiency in computer systems and knowledge of hotel property management software
• Outstanding organizational and multitasking skills
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• High School diploma or equivalent

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award‑winning, full‑service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well‑being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation Davidson Hospitality is a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E‑Verify.