Guest Service Representative

Vista Host Hotels Management & Development; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Employee Discounts

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Hampton Inn Altoona, managed by Vista Host Management & Development, seeks a dedicated Guest Service Representative to greet guests, process registrations, and communicate hotel services with a friendly, professional demeanor.

You will handle payments, assist guests with directions and local recommendations, upsell where appropriate, and maintain lobby cleanliness while delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Engages guests with a friendly, outgoing approach.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Able to juggle tasks calmly in a fast-paced setting.
• Takes ownership of guest experiences to ensure satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional guest service at the front desk, from check-in to check-out.
• Process payments and manage reservations via phone and computer.
• Share hotel information, directions, and local recommendations.
• Maintain lobby cleanliness and assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Guest interaction

Communication

Adaptability

Guest ownership

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

Guest Service Representative

REPORTS TO:

Guest Service Manager / Assistant General Manager / General Manager

ABOUT HAMPTON INN ALTOONA

The Hampton Inn Altoona, managed by Vista Host Management & Development Company, offering easy access to dining, and live entertainment. With over 111 modern guest rooms and suites, the property provides guests with amenities such as complimentary hot breakfast, free Wi‑Fi, and an indoor pool. Its convenient location just off I99 makes it a perfect choice for business travelers and tourists alike.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Guest Service Representative is responsible for all guest interactions at the front desk, including registration, departure processing, and communication of hotel services. This role requires a high level of customer focus, providing an opportunity for an engaging and outgoing personality to create positive guest experiences. Duties also include processing payments and responding to guest inquiries, while following all procedures set by management.

WHO IS THIS POSITION FOR?

The Guest Service Representative role is best suited for someone who:

• Enjoys engaging with guests and has a friendly, outgoing personality.
• Has strong communication skills and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Is adaptable, able to handle multiple tasks, and can maintain a positive attitude in a fast‑paced environment.
• Takes ownership of guest experiences, ensuring they are pleasant and accommodating.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for performance-based incentives.
• Vacation / Sick / Bereavement / Holiday Pay.
• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance.
• Life / STD Insurance.
• 401k.
• Employee Discounts (Brand Hotels & Company Hotels).
• Free, Third-Party Employee Assistance Program (personal and professional).
• Opportunities for growth within Vista Host’s expanding portfolio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide exceptional customer service to all hotel guests, making their stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible while achieving team and brand goals.
• Perform quality assurance (QA) requirements for the front office department.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and relevant ordinances regarding personnel, security, cash handling, guest relations, and safety.
• Remain highly visible and readily available for guests, taking initiative to offer assistance or answer questions.
• Adhere to hotel credit policies, including credit card authorization, direct bill accounts, cash payments, and incidental deposits.
• Manage guest complaints, taking ownership to resolve issues and ensure superior guest satisfaction.
• Greet, register, suggestively sell (and upsell), issue room keys, and assign rooms in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Provide information about the hotel, amenities, local dining, attractions, and travel directions.
• Accurately check out guests and communicate departures to housekeeping.
• Make, confirm, and cancel reservations via telephone, computer, and written communication.
• Answer and route internal and external phone calls in a friendly manner, following prescribed procedures.
• Update the shift‑to‑shift log regularly to ensure clear communication between shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the hotel lobby, coffee stations, and front desk area.
• Assist other departments as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks without supervision.

The Vista Host Promise:

We will inspire unlimited potential for every Vista Host associate and hotel guest. We will do this by serving all whom we encounter with genuine kindness and exceptional hospitality. With these efforts, we will empower, and always advocate for, every personality’s experience to result in their heartfelt desire to return.