Guest Service Agent
Le Méridien Houston Downtown · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the Role
Guest Service Agent – greet, register and service guests in a friendly and courteous manner according to hotel/brand and sustainability standards.
Growth path: Front Desk Supervisor or Sales Coordinator → Front Office Manager or Sales Manager.
Responsibilities
- Immediately greet guests and offer assistance with their needs.
- Register and assign guests to hotel rooms.
- Establish methods of payment and verify credit.
- Make and confirm reservations.
- Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests.
- Transmit and receive messages using telephones or the PMS system.
- Respond to guest requests in a timely manner.
- Receive and resolve guest complaints, escalating to a supervisor when necessary.
- Secure guests' valuables in hotel safe or safe‑deposit boxes, if not available in guest rooms.
- Perform bookkeeping activities such as balancing accounts and conducting audits.
- Monitor guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
- Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Assist in the breakfast area or help guests with luggage during peak periods or when staffing assistance is required.
- Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous customer service experience or equivalent training required.
- Knowledge of PMS systems preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive wages for full‑time and part‑time opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) company match.
- Daily pay.
- Free basic life insurance.
- 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work‑life resource.
- Travel discounts.
- Commuter transit and parking benefits.
- Employee assistance and wellness program.
- Educational/professional development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program.
Work Environment and Schedule
- Work schedule varies and may include holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts.
- Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Company values: People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble – Own It.