Guest Service Agent

Polaris Columbus Staybridge Suites by IHG; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily Pay

Hotel discounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Paid vacation

Job summary

Polaris Columbus Staybridge Suites by IHG is seeking a friendly Guest Service Agent to welcome guests, check them in/out, and handle calls at the front desk in Columbus, OH. You will help maintain a welcoming lobby, assist with breakfast, and support hotel operations with discretion and integrity.

Previous customer service experience is preferred; a positive attitude and strong communication skills are essential. Flexible schedule, including evenings/weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred; hospitality experience is a plus.
• A friendly, positive attitude and genuine desire to help others.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to remain professional and calm when handling guest concerns.
• Ability to handle confidential guest information with integrity.
• Basic computer and cash-handling skills.
• Reliable and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a friendly and professional attitude.
• Check guests in and out and assign rooms.
• Answer phones, route calls, and accurately take guest messages.
• Respond to guest questions, requests, and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Handle guest information and records with confidentiality and integrity.
• Maintain accurate cash and transaction records.
• Complete required front desk paperwork, logs, and reports.
• Perform property walks and help maintain a clean, welcoming lobby and common areas.
• Assist with breakfast service and keep the area clean and stocked, as needed.
• Provide wake‑up calls and assist guests with special requests.
• Communicate important guest and property information to the team through the pass‑on log.
• Support hotel sales and marketing efforts as directed by the General Manager.
• Assist with laundry and other hotel operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Problem solving

Professionalism

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

Cash register

Job description

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Guest Service Agent

Columbus Polaris Staybridge Suites, Columbus, OH, US

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Salary Range: $15.50 To $17.00 Hourly

Guest Service Agent / Front Desk Agent

Polaris Columbus Staybridge Suites by IHG

Wage: $15.50 - $17.00 /hr BOE

Be the Friendly Face Our Guests Remember!

Do you have a genuine warmth and helpful nature? Do you enjoy making people feel welcome and creating a great first impression?

Tharaldson Hospitality Management wants you!

Our Guest Service Agents are often the first and last person a guest interacts with during their stay. You'll play an important role in creating a positive guest experience while working with a supportive team and gaining valuable hospitality experience.

With 90 hotels nationwide and continued growth ahead, Tharaldson offers opportunities to build your skills and advance your hospitality career.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Daily Pay option
• Employee hotel discounts
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible associates, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation

What You'll Do

• Welcome guests with a friendly and professional attitude.
• Check guests in and out and assign rooms.
• Answer phones, route calls, and accurately take guest messages.
• Respond to guest questions, requests, and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Handle guest information and records with confidentiality and integrity.
• Maintain accurate cash and transaction records.
• Complete required front desk paperwork, logs, and reports.
• Perform property walks and help maintain a clean, welcoming lobby and common areas.
• Assist with breakfast service and keep the area clean and stocked, as needed.
• Provide wake‑up calls and assist guests with special requests.
• Communicate important guest and property information to the team through the pass‑on log.
• Support hotel sales and marketing efforts as directed by the General Manager.
• Assist with laundry and other hotel operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Previous customer service experience preferred; hospitality experience is a plus.
• A friendly, positive attitude and genuine desire to help others.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to remain professional and calm when handling guest concerns.
• Ability to handle confidential guest information with integrity.
• Basic computer and cash-handling skills.
• Reliable and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

No hotel experience? No problem! We value a great attitude, willingness to learn, and a passion for providing excellent service.

Tharaldson Hospitality Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Tharaldson Hospitality Management is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and associates with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources.