Front Desk Agent

Highgate; Ketchum (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Job summary

Viceroy Hotels in Sun Valley, Idaho, seeks a Front Desk Agent to deliver exceptional guest service from reservation assistance through check-out. You will be the primary contact, handling inquiries, providing information on services, and ensuring a luxury-level experience while protecting guest confidentiality.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and a welcoming demeanor with a focus on maximizing guest satisfaction and revenue.

Qualifications

• College coursework in related field helpful.
• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer experience required.
• Customer Services experience preferred.
• Must multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests in a warm, professional, service-oriented manner.
• Handle check-ins, checkouts, room assignments, and reservations inquiries.
• Provide guests with hotel services information, dining outlets, transportation, activities, and attractions.
• Accurately process cash, credit card, and other payments per policy.
• Assist with reservations, modifications, cancellations, and guest requests while maximizing revenue.
• Maintain occupancy knowledge and daily operational changes.
• Utilize the property management system and hotel systems efficiently.
• Complete shift checklists, reports, and end-of-shift balancing.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Valet, Engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless experiences.
• Respond promptly to guest concerns and service requests.
• Maintain guest confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
• Maintain a clean, organized front desk and lobby environment.
• Assist with safe deposit boxes and security-related services as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Cross-training

Education

High School diploma

College coursework

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

Viceroy Hotels

ViceroyHotels & Resorts offers a fresh take on hospitality, centered on the richness of experiences and cultural connection. A leader in modern luxury, Viceroy is committed to creating unique, immersive experiences that allow guests to craft unforgettable narratives rooted in the authenticity of each destination.Viceroy’s portfolio of hotels and resorts can be found in a diverse array of breathtaking and inspiring locations including Los Cabos, Santa Monica, Chicago, Riviera Maya, Kopaonik, Snowmass, Washington D.C.,St. Lucia, and Portugal’s Algarve, with a forthcoming resort in Sun Valley, Idaho slated to open in summer 2026.

Location

The property offers 73 guest rooms and 12 single-level penthouse residences, all with sweeping views of Idaho’s Rocky Mountains. Guests and owners will enjoy an elevated level of personalized service and an extensive amenity suite, including a 5,700-square-foot full-service spa, a 1,500-square-foot fitness center, six treatment rooms, an indoor thermal pool, cold plunge, sauna, and steam rooms. A state-of-the-art rooftop observatory and outdoor terrace bar will provide unobstructed access to the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, the first designated preserve of its kind in the U.S. and one of only 12 globally.

Overview

Located at the southeast corner of Main Street and River Street East—the gateway to downtown Ketchum, Idaho—and just minutes from Bald Mountain’s River Run base, this exceptional property will debut as Sun Valley’s first luxury hotel and for-sale residence offering. As part of the Viceroy team, you’ll help bring our signature experiential hospitality to one of North America’s most iconic, year-round mountain destinations.

The Front Desk Agent is responsible for delivering exceptional guest service throughout all stages of the guest experience, including reservations assistance, arrival, check-in, stay support, and departure. This role serves as one of the primary points of contact for guests and plays a critical role in creating a welcoming, personalized, and luxury-level experience while maximizing room revenue, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests in a warm, professional, and service-oriented manner throughout all interactions.
• Handle guest check-ins, checkouts, room assignments, and reservation inquiries efficiently and accurately.
• Provide guests with information regarding hotel services, resort amenities, dining outlets, transportation, activities, and local attractions.
• Accurately process cash, credit card, and other payment transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with room reservations, modifications, cancellations, and special guest requests while maximizing room revenue opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of occupancy status, restricted dates, availability, and daily operational changes.
• Utilize the property management system and other hotel systems accurately and efficiently.
• Complete shift checklists, bucket checks, reports, room verifications, and end-of-shift balancing procedures in a timely manner.
• Coordinate closely with Housekeeping, Valet, Engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest concerns, service requests, and operational issues.
• Maintain guest confidentiality and protect sensitive guest information at all times.
• Utilize proper radio and internal communication etiquette when communicating with team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk and lobby environment.
• Assist guests with safe deposit boxes and other security-related services as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures and support hotel safety initiatives.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and departmental lineups.
• Support additional Front Office and guest service responsibilities as operational needs require.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction through professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• College course work in related field helpful.
• Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer experience required.
• Customer Services experience preferred.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement(“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 8/10/26 and will remain open for at least 75 days.