Front Desk Agent - Drift Santa Barbara

TMC Group LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Job summary

Drift Santa Barbara is a 45-room boutique hotel on State Street inviting curious guests to enjoy design and service. We’re hiring Front Desk Agents part-time who bring warmth, curiosity, and a guest-first mindset to every interaction.

You will welcome guests, coordinate with housekeeping, handle reservations, and help navigate local dining and activities while upholding Drift brand standards and a smooth guest journey.

Qualifications

• Hospitality or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong communication and guest-relations skills.
• Comfortable using technology and learning new systems.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment.
• Reliable, organized, and calm under pressure.
• A genuine passion for creating great guest experiences.
• Team-player energy with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and create a memorable check-in and check-out experience
• Anticipate guest needs, answer questions, and help guests navigate local dining and activities
• Support hotel operations by coordinating with housekeeping, maintenance, F&B, and leadership
• Handle reservations, guest communication, and folio accuracy with care
• Manage guest requests and follow through to ensure resolution
• Maintain common-area readiness, cleanliness, and vibe
• Assist with on-property retail, amenities, and delivery of guest items
• Support concierge-style needs including recommendations and trip planning
• Uphold Drift brand standards and contribute to a smooth, seamless guest journey

Skills

Hospitality experience

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Multitasking

Organized

Calm under pressure

Guest-focused

Job description

About this position

About Drift

Drift Santa Barbara is a 45-room boutique hotel on State Street built for the curious, the creative, and the ones who appreciate good design as much as good service. We move fast, stay flexible, and act with intention.

Front Desk Agent - Drift Santa Barbara

Part-Time Position Available

If you love people, love the details, and want to be part of a team that genuinely enjoys showing up each day, you’ll fit right in at Drift Santa Barbara. We’re looking for Front Desk Agents who bring warmth, curiosity, and a guest-first mindset to every interaction. With excellent benefits, a supportive team, and a work environment built around trust and collaboration, Drift is a place where you can grow your hospitality career and have fun doing it.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome guests and create a memorable check-in and check-out experience
• Anticipate guest needs, answer questions, and help guests navigate local dining and activities
• Support hotel operations by coordinating with housekeeping, maintenance, F&B, and leadership
• Handle reservations, guest communication, and folio accuracy with care
• Manage guest requests and follow through to ensure resolution
• Maintain common-area readiness, cleanliness, and vibe
• Assist with on-property retail, amenities, and delivery of guest items
• Support concierge-style needs including recommendations and trip planning
• Uphold Drift brand standards and contribute to a smooth, seamless guest journey

What We’re Looking For

• Previous hospitality or customer service experience preferred
• Strong communication and guest-relations skills
• Comfortable using technology and learning new systems
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment
• Reliable, organized, and calm under pressure
• A genuine passion for creating great guest experiences
• Team-player energy with the ability to collaborate across departments

Why You'll Love Working at Drift

• Excellent benefits for full-time roles (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, Etc.)
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for growth across hotel operations
• Beautiful, design-forward work environment in the heart of Santa Barbara
• Flexible scheduling for both full-time and part-time roles
• A company that values people, creativity, and a modern approach to hospitality

The pay range for this role is:
22 - 22 USD per hour(Drift Santa Barbara)

Salary Information

$22 - $22Hourly Wage