Guest Services Representative

Vista Host Hotels Management & Development; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Vista Host Hotels Management & Development is seeking a Guest Service Representative at Expedition Lodge Estes Park. The role focuses on welcoming guests, handling check-ins/outs, processing payments, and sharing local information to ensure memorable stays.

The position requires strong English communication, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and physical stamina for long shifts. This is an on-site hotel front desk role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a hospitality setting.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests at the front desk in a friendly, professional manner.
• Check-in/out guests, process payments, and provide information on local attractions.
• Respond to guest inquiries and resolve issues to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain lobby and front desk areas in a clean, organized condition.
• Update logs and coordinate with other departments as needed.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Physical stamina

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Guest Service Representative

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

About Expedition Lodge Estes Park

The Expedition Lodge Estes Park, managed by Vista Host Management & Development Company, is nestled in the breathtaking beauty of Estes Park, Colorado, and serves as a gateway to the majestic Rocky Mountain National Park. Our 106 room property offers guests a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comforts, with easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives. With its welcoming atmosphere and convenient location near the charming downtown Estes Park, Expedition Lodge is a top-rated choice for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike, providing a memorable and relaxing stay in the heart of the Rockies.

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?

• 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.