Front Desk Host

Proper Hospitality; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Proper Hospitality in Malibu seeks a Front Desk Agent to be the first point of contact for guests, delivering warm, professional service from check-in to check-out. The role supports hotel service standards, guest satisfaction, and daily operations.

You will collaborate with housekeeping and other departments to meet guest needs, manage reservations, process payments, and provide information on local attractions and dining options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in hospitality or customer service preferred.
• Familiarity with hotel reservation systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests upon arrival and provide a warm, welcoming check-in experience.
• Efficiently check in guests by verifying reservation details, processing payments, and assigning rooms.
• Handle guest check-outs, ensuring charges are posted accurately and that guests depart with a positive impression.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

At Hotel June Malibu, the Front Desk Agent serves as the first point of contact for guests and plays an important role in delivering exceptional service. This position helps create a welcoming, seamless guest experience from check-in through check-out while supporting the hotel’s service standards, guest satisfaction, and daily operations.

Job Summary

As a Front Desk Agent, you will be the first point of contact for our guests and play a key role in providing exceptional customer service. Your main responsibility will be to ensure a smooth and welcoming guest experience from check-in to check-out. This role is critical in maintaining the hotel’s high standards of service, guest satisfaction, and smooth operations. You will work closely with the Front Desk team, Housekeeping, and other hotel departments to ensure that all guest needs are met efficiently and professionally.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Guest Service & Problem Resolution
  • Greet guests upon arrival and provide a warm, welcoming check-in experience.
  • Efficiently check in guests by verifying their reservation details, processing payments, and assigning rooms.
  • Handle guest check-outs, ensuring all charges are accurately posted , items taken are replenated in the rooms, and that guests depart with a positive impression.
• Guest Service & Problem Resolution
  • Respond promptly and professionally to guest inquiries, requests, and complaints.
  • Resolve any issues or concerns that guests may have during their stay, ensuring they are satisfied with the resolution.
  • Provide information on hotel services, local attractions, and dining options, and assist guests with special requests.
• Communication & Coordination
  • Communicate effectively with other hotel departments (e.g., Housekeeping, Maintenance, Sales) to address guest needs and maintain seamless operations.
  • Ensure all rooms are inspected post cleaning and set up for arrivals.
  • Handle incoming phone calls and direct them to the appropriate departments or assist with reservations.
  • Monitor the hotel’s email system and assist with online reservation inquiries.
• Administrative Duties
  • Maintain accurate guest records and ensure all guest information is entered correctly into the system.
  • Process reservations and cancellations, ensuring that rooms are allocated efficiently.
  • Assist with preparing reports, inventory checks, and ensuring that front desk & guest supplies are stocked.
• Security & Safety
  • Ensure the safety and security of guests, team members, and hotel property at all times.
  • Adhere to all hotel policies and procedures related to emergency protocols, health, and safety guidelines.
• Work as part of a team with fellow Front Desk Agents, Supervisors, and Managers to maintain high levels of guest satisfaction.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in customer service or hospitality is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with hotel reservation systems (e.g., InforHMS, Alice, or similar) is a plus.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands, fingers, and wrists for typing, handling check-in materials, and operating the phone or computer systems.

Why Join Proper Hospitality

At Proper, we build experiences that move people — and that begins with the team behind them. As a best-in-class employer, we’re committed to creating one of the Best Places to Work in hospitality by nurturing a culture where creativity, excellence, and humanity thrive together.

Everything we do is grounded in the belief that hospitality is more than a profession - it’s an opportunity to care for others and make lives better. Guided by the Pillars of Proper, we show up with warmth and authenticity (Care Proper), strive for excellence in everything we do (Achieve Proper), think creatively and resourcefully (Imagine Proper), and take pride in the style and culture that make us who we are (Present Proper).

We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we invest deeply in their wellbeing, growth, and sense of belonging. From comprehensive benefits to meaningful development programs, Proper is designed to help you build a career, and a life, that feels as inspiring as the experiences we create for our guests.

Our Commitment: Building the Best Place to Work

Our Best Place to Work initiative is a living commitment — a continuous investment in our people, our culture, and our purpose. We listen, learn, and evolve together to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to imagine boldly, achieve confidently, care deeply, and present themselves authentically.

At Proper, joining the team means more than finding a job — it means joining a community that believes in building beautiful experiences together, for our guests and for one another.

Proper Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federally or state-protected category.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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