Guest Service Agent

Kimpton Armory Hotel; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hotel in Bozeman, Montana, is seeking a Guest Service Agent. Your role will be to manage guest check-ins and check-outs while providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some customer service experience, along with flexibility for various schedules. Join a vibrant team that values heartfelt connections and guest relations in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Front Desk or customer-facing role is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of immediate area, services, attractions, and events.
• Familiar with hotel systems and operations, with the ability to enter information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for registration and check-out, PBX operations, mail and message service.
• Check in and out guests in a confident, professional, and friendly manner.
• Ensure proper credit policies are followed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart.

That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today. Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

Job Description

The Guest Service Agent is responsible for registration and check-out, PBX operations, mail and message service all the while providing outstanding service to our guests along the way. You'll act as an advocate for the hotel, be a creator of ridiculously personal experiences, and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to return.

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Review arrivals noting special requests, blocking rooms as needed.
• Check in and out hotel guests in a confident, professional and friendly manner.
• Answer all phone calls promptly and knowledgeably, always ensuring complete and accurate information.
• Complete all items on appropriate (AM, PM, Overnight) checklist by end of shift.
• Conduct pre-assignment of hotel rooms, which includes VIPS, repeat guests, all packages, and any special requests.
• Follow established key control policy.
• Ensure proper credit policies are followed.
• Submit all lost & found articles accompanied by a completed lost & found report.
• Open, secure, and balance out daily shift bank which involves counting and verifying cash, check, and credit card transactions occurring while on duty.
• Verify credit limit report.
• Monitor room availability throughout the day.
• Review daily the selling status of the hotel using yield management system.
• Attend department meeting once a month.
• Communicate by telephone and/or radio with other departments: Reservations, Sales, Housekeeping, Bell Staff, and Valet.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Previous experience in a Front Desk or customer-facing role is preferred.

Knowledgeable of immediate area, services, attractions, and events.

Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Work well under pressure, dealing with many arrivals and departures within a short period of time.

Familiar with hotel systems and operations, and the ability to enter in information accurately.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitality