Lodging Front Desk Agent (Part-Time)

ST JOE RESORT OPERATIONS LLC; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ST JOE RESORT OPERATIONS LLC is seeking a Front Desk Agent to warmly welcome guests, manage check-in/check-out, and provide information on resort amenities and local attractions. You will answer inquiries, handle billing concerns, and support VIP guests and event attendees while upselling available services.

The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, professional communication, and collaboration with housekeeping and other hotel teams.

Qualifications

• Sufficient education and literacy to read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to read, write, speak and communicate in basic English preferred.
• Previous customer experience preferred.
• Previous hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register guests and accommodate requests whenever possible.
• Handle check-in and check-out processes.
• Answer phones and respond to emails professionally.
• Upsell additional facilities and services when appropriate.
• Coordinate with housekeeping to ensure rooms are clean and ready.
• Store luggage and arrange transportation as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Discretion

Tools

Check-in software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job SummaryThe Front Desk Agent is responsible for checking hotel guests in and out of their rooms. They are responsible for ensuring that every single guest has an enjoyable experience at the hotel. A few of the main duties of a front desk agent are greeting guests at the front desk, answering any questions, recommending activities and restaurants to guests, and answering any phone calls.Primary Responsibilities & Essential FunctionsRegisters guest and accommodates requests whenever possibleHandles both check-in and check-out processTakes payment and resolves billing issuesPost changes to appropriate guest accountsMaintain accurate records of guests that have checked in and outAnswer phones and respond to emails in a professional and friendly mannerAnswer any questions guests have and provide accurate, helpful information about the hotel/resort available rooms, rates, and amenitiesAnticipate and address guests needs, resolving problems and complaintsMake recommendations for activities and restaurantsConfirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, such as wedding guestsUpsell additional facilities and services, when appropriateLiaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy and fully furnished to accommodate guests’ needsStore any luggage guests have and arrange transportation as neededMaintain a clean and tidy front desk areaAll other duties as assignedEducation and ExperienceSufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needsAbility to read write, speak, and communicate in basic English preferredPrevious customer experience preferredPrevious hospitality experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesDetail oriented and thoroughAbility to perform consistent work to the highest of standardsAbility to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guestsAbility to interact with guests in a pleasant friendly wayStrong communication skills; able to communicate clearly and professionallyAbility to operate Microsoft Office applications effectivelyFamiliarity with resort check in softwareKnowledge of the surrounding areas and attractionsAbility to build and maintain professional relationships with local service providersAbility to resolve guest issues promptly, professionally, and friendly mannerPhysical DemandsAbility to stand and move throughout front office and lobby while continuously performing essential job functionsAbility to lift to 25 lbsOccasional twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, and walkingFrequent talking, hearing, seeing, and smilingWorking ConditionsPrimarily located indoors but can be exposed to outside weather conditionsOccasionally exposed to high volume placesMinimal to moderate noise levers consistent with hotel environmentMay be exposed to cleaning chemicals (proper PPE provided)The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. The St. Joe Company/St. Joe Resort Operations reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.