Guest Services Representative - Hotel Santa Barbara

Geronimo Hospitality Group; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Training & Development Opportunities

401K

Medical Benefits

24/7 Online Care

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Geronimo Hospitality Group is seeking a Guest Services Representative for our Santa Barbara property. You will be the guest’s first impression, delivering warm, professional service in the lobby or reception areas.

The role offers variety, opportunities to meet new people, and a schedule with flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior customer service experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication skills and professional attitude.
• Effective conflict management and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use a variety of computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Process guest arrivals and departures, including payments.
• Coordinate room assignments and pre-arrivals.
• Address guests' concerns and requests for information.
• Assist with check-in/check-out for groups and tours.
• Support other departments as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

STEP INTO THE BIG LEAGUES

Geronimo Hospitality Group ain't your normal work environment. We are a collection of award winning boutique hotels, restaurants and clubs with cool people who believe THE STATUS QUO SUCKS and we do everything we can to live by that motto. At Geronimo Hospitality Group, we don’t raise the bar. We are the bar. We create destinations, not pit stops, and we’re looking for people who are ready to join a team that pushes boundaries and values hard work every day.

HOTEL SANTA BARBARA

Charming and historic boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara situated a half-mile from the beach and Stearns Wharf and a block from the Paseo Nuevo outdoor shopping center.

PERKS OF THE JOB

• Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, Training & Development Opportunities, 401K, Medical Benefits, 24/7 Online Care, Pet Insurance, and more.

YOUR ROLE IN CREATING GERONIMOMENTS

In this role, you’ll be a key part of our team, ensuring that every guest leaves with a lasting impression. Your voice matters here—use it to build the future, make an impact, and continuously improve the guest experience.

As the Guest Services Representative, you are the guest's first impression of a property. You will provide a variety of guest services while working in the lobby or reception areas of the hotel. The position is challenging, varied and offers the opportunity to work flexible hours and to meet new people.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Process guest arrivals and departures, including all necessary payments
• Handle & coordinate room assignments and pre-arrivals
• Handle guests' concerns
• Offer referral for services and handle requests for information
• Handle and store luggage
• Assist with the check-in and check-out of groups and tours
• Assist other departments as required
• This position is also subject to irregular hours to include late nights, weekends and holidays.

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Requirements

WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED

• You have a High school diploma or equivalent
• You have excellent communication skills and a professional attitude
• You have effective conflict management and decision making skills
• You are able to use a variety of computer applications
• You are able to occasionally sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls
• You are able to frequently stand, and/or walk
• You are able to exert well-paced ability to reach other department of the hotel on a timely basis, including stairs
• You are able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while moving files or small packages

YOU’LL STAND OUT IF YOU BRING

• You have previous experience in customer service

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT

• U.S. Work Authorization (required).

JOIN A TEAM THAT MAKES AN IMPRESSION

At Geronimo Hospitality Group, we are cool people who work hard. Every shift, every day, we push the boundaries and strive to be the best. If you’re ready to own your work and create exceptional experiences, we want you on our team! Geronimo Hospitality Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.