HH Guest Service Agent

iCIMS, Inc.; Solvang (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

iCIMS, Inc. is seeking a hotel front desk associate to manage guest services at our Solvang property. You will greet guests, handle reservations and inquiries, and ensure accurate billing and smooth check-in/out processes.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, one year of front desk experience, and the ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in hotel front desk operations or guest service.
• Experience in a luxury hotel environment preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications, email, and internet.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules in a 24/7 environment, including holidays, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, handle reservations, phone etiquette, and message handling.
• Provide excellent guest service to team members and guests.
• Register guests, assign rooms, and manage checkout transactions.
• Coordinate with Bell Attendants and Housekeeping on arrivals/departures and room status.
• Maintain accurate guest billing and handle cash and credit procedures.

Skills

Quality Orientation

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Sociability and Networking

Results Orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email Proficiency

Internet Skills

Job description

Overview

Conducts the business of the hotel's front office, including guest service, record keeping, telephone operations, guest transportation, reservations, and other related activities. Ensures overall property appearance and cleanliness are at optimal levels.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all front desk operations including, but not limited to, greeting guests, using proper phone etiquette and message handling procedures, taking room reservations, responding to inquiries, preparing confirmation letters, and responding to brochure, newspaper delivery, and special requests.
• Provides excellent guest service to Team Members and guests.
• Interprets hotel policies accurately and graciously to guest.
• Focuses on daily arrivals and departure process including registering guests, assigning rooms, and checking out of guest.
• Communicates with Bell Attendants and Housekeeping Team Members on everyday arrivals, departures, special requests, and updated room status reports.
• Monitors guest needs and responds to all guest requests.
• Provides an accurate accounting of guest bills.
• Understands and adheres to proper credit, cash handling policies and procedures.
• Maintains familiarity with room location, room type, rates, and packages.
• Stays abreast of daily activities and meetings taking place in the hotel and casino.
• Addresses guest questions and assists with guest concerns with objectivity and graciousness.
• Performs office tasks, including faxing, filing, copying, processing mail, stuffing brochures, posting, and filing all charges to guest master and city ledger accounts, and computer data entry.
• Maintains workstations and common areas, ensuring cleanliness, presentation, and readiness for guests.
• Promotes and uses suggestive selling techniques to sell all areas including hotel, spa, retail shops, restaurants, casino, and special events.
• Upholds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, and collaboration while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• One year of experience in hotel front desk operations or related guest service experience.
• Experience in a luxury hotel environment preferred.
• Intermediate computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, email, and internet.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules in a 24/7 work environment, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
• Native American hiring preference applies.
• Quality Orientation: Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting; accordingly, developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.
• Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
• Problem Solving: Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.
• Sociability and Networking: Socializing effortlessly with other people; at ease when approaching others in social settings and professional relationships.
• Results Orientation: Being persistent and showing perseverance on achieving concrete and tangible results out of personal responsibility; getting optimum results from situations and being ready to take action and show tenacity in case of obstacles or resistance.

Location

1450 Mission Drive

Minimum Pay Rate

$18.50 per hour

Maximum Pay Rate

$20.86 per hour