Guest Service Representative

Vista Host Hotels Management & Development; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Incentives based on performance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Scioto Downs, operated by Vista Host Management & Development, is seeking a Guest Service Representative to greet guests, register arrivals, process payments, and communicate hotel services at the front desk.

Ideal candidate is friendly, energized, with strong communication skills, able to upsell services, handle multiple tasks, and maintain hotel policies while delivering exceptional hospitality.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service at the front desk, including greeting guests and assisting with inquiries.
• Register and check guests in/out, process payments, and communicate hotel services to guests.
• Maintain front desk cleanliness and organization and update shift logs.
• Handle guest complaints and work toward quick resolutions to ensure satisfaction.

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Guest Service Representative

REPORTS TO: Guest Service Manager / Assistant General Manager / General Manager

ABOUT HAMPTON INN & SUITES COLUMBUS SCIOTO DOWNS

The Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Scioto Downs, managed by Vista Host Management & Development Company, is located adjacent to the popular Scioto Downs Racino, offering easy access to gaming, dining, and live entertainment. With over 80 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 south of downtown Columbus makes it a perfect choice for business travelers, tourists, and gaming enthusiasts 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 person’s experience to result in their heartfelt desire to return.