Guest Services Agent

Haymarket Hotel Ventures LLC; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Hotel discount program

Uniforms provided

Health insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food and beverage discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valor is seeking a Front Desk Clerk for Hilton Garden Inn Haymarket in the United States. You will be the first point of contact, greeting guests and handling check-ins, check-outs, and reservations with a welcoming demeanor.

You will uphold service standards, balance cash, assist guests with inquiries, and coordinate with housekeeping to ensure rooms are ready and welcoming. A high school diploma and a friendly, service-oriented attitude are required; prior guest relations experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in guest relations or front desk preferred.
• Strong computer and cash handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle guest registration
• Room assignments
• Provide quotes for room rates and upsell
• Accommodate special requests
• Collect payment for charges
• Verify registration cards against computer
• Pre-register and manage reservations
• Manage check-ins/check-outs per policies
• Balance cash at start/end of shift
• Resolve guest complaints
• Manage phone activity
• Cancel room reservations
• Coordinate with Housekeeping to ensure room readiness

Skills

Cash handling

Guest relations

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At 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 PROFILE

Perform 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 RESPONSIBILTIES

• Handle 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 ABILITIES

High 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 DEMANDS

Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time Bending and lifting to support organization of the hotel and offices

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

At the Hilton Garden Inn Haymarket, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. We offer numerous opportunities for career growth, professional development, and a chance to work alongside passionate individuals who are dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences. Whether you are starting your career in hospitality or looking to take the next step, this is a place where your contributions are valued, and your career can flourish. If you think you bring the ideal blend of attitude, spirit and work ethic, this could be the perfect job for you! We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission to go beyond hospitality by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncomprising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun. We love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.