Front Desk Agent / Relief Night Audit

City, State: Aurora, Colorado
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Status: Full-time
Reports to: AGM

Pay

$19.50 - $20.00 per hour

About the role

The Guest Service Agent is responsible for ensuring smooth check-in and check-out procedures, maintaining accurate guest records, and providing outstanding guest services. This role supports the hotel’s front office operations and handles various guest inquiries, payments, and reservations to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests upon their arrival.
• Verify guest credit and establish payment methods for accommodation.
• Keep accurate records of room availability and guest accounts using property management systems.
• Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests.
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks, such as balancing cash accounts.
• Issue room keys and provide necessary instructions to bell attendants.
• Review accounts and charges with guests during the check-out process.
• Post charges for rooms, food, beverages, and services to ledgers manually or via computer systems.
• Transmit and receive guest messages using telephones or switchboards.
• Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address guest-reported issues.
• Make and confirm reservations for guests.
• Answer inquiries about hotel services, nearby dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a hotel front desk or guest service role preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills to interact effectively with guests and staff.
• Proficiency in using property management systems and basic office software (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to handle cash transactions and perform basic bookkeeping tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to resolve guest issues efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in managing guest reservations and records.
• Ability to work independently and follow established hotel policies and procedures.

Work Environment

• Primarily indoor work within the hotel’s front desk and lobby areas.
• Requires standing and walking for long periods throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. occasionally (e.g., ledgers, small office supplies).
• Flexible schedule required, including availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Frequent use of a computer and telephone, interacting with guests and team members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) matching
• Wellness support
• Life and disability coverage
• Savings accounts
• Tuition aid
• Travel and lodging perks