GUEST SERVICES AGENT

Hyatt Place Columbus; Greenacres (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member hotel discount program

Daily Pay

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Valor Hospitality is seeking a friendly Front Desk Associate to greet guests, check them in and out, and provide local recommendations. You will handle reservations, quote room rates, and upsell when possible, ensuring accurate charges on guest folios.

Responsibilities include pre-registering and blocking reservations, managing future bookings, balancing cash, and resolving guest inquiries. You will liaise between Front Desk and Housekeeping to coordinate rooms and service delivery, maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 3–12 months in a guest relations position or similar.
• Excellent computer and cash handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Check guests in and out and handle room reservations.
• Provide quotes for room rates and upsell where possible.
• Pre-register, block reservations and manage future bookings.
• Balance cash and charges on guest folio.
• Resolve guest complaints and assist with hotel services.
• Coordinate between Front Desk and Housekeeping for room status.

Skills

Cash handling

Guest relations

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWAt Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.POSITION PROFILEPerform all desk related functions including but not limited to checking guests in and out, making room reservations, giving recommendations, and providing directions. Smile and greet guests in a welcoming manner, as the first point of contact.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIESHandle guest registration, room assignments, provide quotes for room rates and up-sell the guest, accommodate special requests whenever possible, and collect payment for charges on the guest folio.Verify registration cards against computer to ensure accuracy of name, type of payment, rate, and market segment.Pre-register, block reservations and take same day reservations and when necessary future reservations following hotel rate structures, discounts, and sell strategies.Manage guest check-ins/check-outs in accordance with hotel credit/cash handling policies; verify that the correct charges and credits are posted to the corresponding guest folio.Ensure all cash and cash equivalents are accounted for and balanced at the beginning and end of each work shift.Resolve guest complaints; assist guests with all inquiries in connection with hotel services, in-house events, directions, local attractions, check cashing, safety boxes, etc.Manage phone activity including providing general knowledge to callers.Cancel room reservations according to procedures.Walk customers in a professional and courteous manner according to procedures.Function as a liaison between Front Desk and the Housekeeping Department in coordinating rooms.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESHigh school diploma or equivalent experience.Three to twelve months of employment in a related position guest relation position with this company or other organizations.Requires having excellent computer and cash handling skills, ability to stand for extended periods of time; present a sociable, outgoing, lively and guest service-oriented demeanor.Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.PHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to stand on your feet for extended periods of timeBending and lifting to support organization of the hotel and officesBENEFITS PACKAGECompetitive SalaryDaily Pay!Team Member Hotel Discount ProgramUniforms Provided for most positionsBenefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental optionsPaid PTO401k with employer matchFood and Beverage DiscountsTuition Reimbursement