Front Desk - Hotel

Genesis Hospitality; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Paid Sick time (NJ)

Great Discount Program

Job summary

The Peacock Inn, a boutique luxury hotel in downtown Princeton, NJ, seeks a Part-Time Front Desk Agent to join its guest-focused team. The role requires coordinating with booking, housekeeping and maintenance to meet guest needs and to assist with local entertainment reservations and event support.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a genuine interest in elite hospitality, and the ability to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus, however, not required.
• Experience in hospitality or front desk preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the booking, housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure prompt responses to guests’ needs.
• Make reservations or appointments for guests who want to avail themselves of local entertainment or services.
• Answer guest calls and record details of each conversation for future follow-up.
• Meet and exceed guests’ expectations by anticipating the services they might require and suggesting local venues.
• Maintain constant communication with guests in advance of weddings, corporate retreats and other in-house events to ensure we’re prepared for them.
• Report any accidents or injuries to senior management staff immediately.
• Taking reservations, answering inquiries, communicating leads to Event Coordinator, hosting the restaurant, reporting, and any additional duties as assigned by the Hotel Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Guest communication

Multitasking

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Summary

The Peacock Inn is the only boutique hotel situated in the heart of downtown Princeton, New Jersey. This landmark is an attractive colonial-style mansion that has been transformed into a modern luxury 16-room hotel. As a proud member of the Ascend Hotel Collection and Genesis Hospitality, The Peacock Inn embodies the commitment to service excellence. We are here to provide personalized service from the moment you walk through the door, and make your experience at The Peacock Inn both enjoyable & memorable!

The Peacock Inn, a boutique upscale restaurant, is seeking an experienced and team-oriented candidate for a Part Time Front Desk Agent position. Candidate must have genuine interest in elite hospitality and be willing to work weekdays, nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Essential Functions

• Communicate with the booking, housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure prompt responses to guests’ needs
• Make reservations or appointments for guests who want to avail themselves of local entertainment or services
• Answer guest calls and record details of each conversation for future follow-up
• Meet and exceed guests’ expectations by anticipating the services they might require and suggesting local venues
• Maintain constant communication with guests in advance of weddings, corporate retreats and other in-house events to ensure we’re prepared for them
• Report any accidents or injuries to senior management staff immediately
• Taking reservations, answering inquiries, communicating leads to Event Coordinator, hosting the restaurant, reporting, and any additional duties as assigned by the Hotel Manager.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision & focus

Working Conditions

• The noise level in this office is usually mild to moderate

Education and Experience

• High school diploma and or equivalent
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus, however, not required

We Offer

• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Sick time (NJ)
• Great Discount Program

Visit us at https://www.genesis-hospitality.com/

Genesis Hospitality is part of Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.