Front Desk Concierge- The Pinch

Socket.dev; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pinch in Charleston, SC seeks a warm, polished Front Desk Concierge to welcome guests and deliver personalized service throughout their stay. This role combines traditional front desk duties with concierge responsibilities, from pre-arrival coordination to dining reservations and curated Charleston itineraries.

The ideal candidate is hospitable, highly organized, and proactive, with experience in luxury hospitality and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury hospitality or high-touch service preferred.
• Strong communication and guest-service orientation.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage guests with warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality.
• Manage guest arrivals and departures, including check-ins and check-outs, reservations, billing, and payment processing.
• Respond promptly to guest inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
• Coordinate pre-arrival communication and personalize guest preferences.
• Provide guests with an introduction to The Pinch, its amenities, and services.
• Serve complimentary welcome beverages during arrival.
• Maintain detailed guest profiles with preferences and requests.
• Coordinate spa appointments and dining reservations (Resy).
• Offer recommendations for dining, attractions, and local experiences.
• Arrange transportation, deliveries, and special requests.
• Create personalized itineraries based on guest interests and length of stay.
• Assist with celebrations, VIP arrangements, and events.
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and urgency.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping, Engineering, F&B, and leadership.
• Maintain breakfast/coffee bar setup and presentation.
• Stay knowledgeable on offerings and local Charleston attractions.

Skills

Excellent verbal & written comms

Warm, polished demeanor

Hospitality mindset

Tools

Resy

PMS (Hotel)

Job description

Front Desk Concierge

The Pinch | Charleston, SC

About The Pinch

The Pinch is a luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston. Part of the Method Co. portfolio, The Pinch offers an intimate, residential-style hospitality experience across 25 thoughtfully designed suites, combining exceptional design, highly personalized service, and a distinctly local point of view.

Recently recognized among the world’s best hotels, The Pinch is committed to creating memorable stays through thoughtful details, genuine hospitality, and a team that takes pride in anticipating the needs of every guest.

Position Overview

The Pinch is seeking a warm, polished, and service-driven Front Desk Concierge to join our team. This role serves as both the welcoming face of the hotel and a trusted resource for our guests throughout their stay.

The Front Desk Concierge is responsible for traditional front desk operations while also delivering highly personalized concierge service. From coordinating pre-arrival details and welcoming guests to securing dining reservations, arranging transportation, and creating customized Charleston itineraries, this individual plays an integral role in shaping the overall guest experience.

The ideal candidate is naturally hospitable, highly organized, resourceful, and excited by the opportunity to create thoughtful and memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage guests with warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality.

• Manage guest arrivals and departures, including check-ins, check-outs, reservations, billing, and payment processing.

• Respond promptly and professionally to guest inquiries by phone, email, and in person.

• Coordinate pre-arrival communication and gather guest preferences to personalize each stay.

• Provide guests with a thorough introduction to The Pinch, its amenities, and available services.

• Serve complimentary welcome beverages during the arrival experience.

• Maintain detailed and accurate guest profiles, including preferences, special requests, and follow-up items.

• Coordinate spa appointments, including massages, facials, and other available treatments.

• Assist with dining reservations at Lowland and other Charleston restaurants, utilizing Resy and other reservation platforms.

• Provide thoughtful recommendations for restaurants, shopping, attractions, cultural experiences, and local destinations.

• Arrange transportation, floral deliveries, groceries, baby equipment rentals, in-room amenities, celebrations, and other special requests.

• Coordinate elevated guest experiences including private sailing charters, carriage tours, cooking classes, walking tours, private transportation, and other curated activities.

• Create personalized itineraries based on guest preferences, interests, and length of stay.

• Assist with celebrations, private events, group dining experiences, and VIP arrangements.

• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism, empathy, and urgency, escalating matters to leadership when appropriate.

• Partner closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Food & Beverage, and hotel leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience.

• Set up, replenish, maintain, and break down the hotel’s complimentary breakfast and coffee bar while ensuring exceptional presentation and cleanliness.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of hotel offerings, neighborhood destinations, Charleston attractions, and local events.

• Support additional front office and guest experience responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in luxury hospitality, hotels, concierge services, guest relations, restaurants, or another high-touch service environment preferred.

• Genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.

• Warm, polished, professional, and approachable demeanor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate guest needs and proactively identify opportunities to enhance the guest experience.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful and confident problem solver with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Knowledge of Charleston restaurants, attractions, neighborhoods, and experiences is strongly preferred; enthusiasm for becoming a local expert is essential.
• Experience with hotel Property Management Systems and reservation platforms such as Resy is a plus.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

About Method Co.

Method Co. is a vertically integrated real estate management, development, and design company rooted in hospitality. Our growing portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and residential concepts is built around a shared belief that thoughtful design, genuine hospitality, and meaningful experiences have the power to transform the places where people stay, dine, and gather.

At Method Co., we look for individuals who are passionate about their craft, take ownership of their work, and understand that exceptional hospitality comes from the details. We value collaboration, curiosity, creativity, and people who are motivated to create memorable experiences for our guests and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Method Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Method Co. is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants throughout the hiring process, as required by applicable law.