Guest Service Representative

Hotel Leveque; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Travel discount

401k

Health benefits day one

Free bus pass

Discounted parking

Professional development

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Hotel LeVeque, a Historic Columbus property, seeks a Guest Service Representative who will be the first contact for guests, delivering exceptional service and brand-aligned experiences. You will handle arrivals, respond to requests, and maintain flawless communication with guests and hotel teams.

Open availability across all shifts, holidays included, and a focus on friendly, proactive problem-solving. Experience in hospitality and strong communication skills are required to excel in this role.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Welcome arriving guests and complete the hotel’s arrival/check-in experience, ensuring special requests are fulfilled and accurate information is received.
• Engage in purposeful communication and build rapport with guests, creating an open dialogue to uncover guest expectations and unrealized needs.
• Effectively engage with guests through phone or electronic communication consistent with hotel brand standards to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Promote hotel brand loyalty programs, encourage guest participation, and offer special rate packages and upgrades when appropriate.
• Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of guest expectations, fulfillment of needs, and challenge resolution.
• Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, solicit guest feedback and act on guests concerns.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Know and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests in emergencies.
• Use hotel communication log and verbal or electronic means to notify fellow associates and/or supervisors of pertinent information.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

the smiling face of hospitality...front and center

• Paid time off and holiday pay incentives!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!
• 401(k) available for all associates!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental insurance available from DAY ONE!

About this job...

Guest Service Representatives are often the first in-person contact for hotel guests and support the realized and unrealized needs of guests throughout the hospitality experience. Serving as a brand liaison, Guest Service Representatives are engaging, attentive, service-oriented, and take a creative approach to problem solving. The primary responsibility of a Guest Service Representative is to deliver and exceed guest expectations, execute brand service standards, resolve challenges, and maintain excellent communication with guests, peers, and supervisors.

Open availability required for AM, Mid, and PM shifts any day of the week, including holidays.

What you'll be doing...

Welcome arriving guests and complete the hotel’s arrival/check-in experience, ensuring special requests are fulfilled and accurate information is received.

Engage in purposeful communication andbuild rapport with guests, creating an open dialogue to uncover guest expectations and unrealized needs.

Effectivelyengage with guests through phone or electronic communicationconsistent with hotel brand standards to ensure guest satisfaction.

Promote hotel brand loyalty programs, encourage guest participation, and offer special rate packages and upgrades when appropriate.

Effectively communicate with hotel departmentsto ensure timely and accurate delivery of guest expectations, fulfillment of needs, and challenge resolution.

Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, solicit guest feedback and act on guests concerns.

Alwaysmaintain professionalismconsistent with hotel brand and company expectations.

Know and communicate hotel emergency procedures;inform and assist guests in emergencies.

Use hotel communication log and verbal or electronic means to notify fellow associates and/or supervisors of pertinent information.

If applicable, maintain balance and security of house bank and accurately log all transactions.

Requirements...

Experience & Education:

• 2+ years of customer service experience, preferably in Hospitality or related industry

High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

8+ hours per day at standing desk/computer; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday

Lift, lower, and maneuver 30 pounds occasionally

About First Hospitality…

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Paid Time Off! Holiday Pay! Travel Discount! 401k! Health Benefits Day One! Free Bus Pass! Discounted Parking!

A Great Stay Awaits at Our Historic Hotel in Columbus

Housed inside the historic LeVeque Tower in the heart of downtown Columbus, Ohio, Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection adds a shimmer of light to the city skyline. Effortlessly blending historic and elegant design, our pet-friendly hotel in Columbus, Ohio, boasts unique rooms complemented with sophisticated décor and thoughtful technology. Rest easy with our evening turndown service and luxury bedding. Stay connected with flat-panel TVs linked to your laptop for work and entertainment. When cravings arise, head to The Keep Liquor Bar, our modern French brasserie and bar offering delectable bites, refreshing beverages and an enchanting atmosphere. Planning a meeting or big event in the downtown Columbus area? Hotel Leveque offers the ideal venue for weddings and corporate gatherings. If you want to make an immediate impression on your guests, look no further than our historic hotel in Columbus, Ohio. Let Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection be the backdrop for a successful retreat.