Guest Service Agent

Guest Service Agent

Ocean City, Maryland. Primary shift will be 3pm to 11pm. Will be trained on all shifts. May be asked to cover a 11pm to 7am shift if needed.

The purpose of a Guest Service Agent is to serve as the primary contact for all guests throughout their stay and effectively and efficiently check guests in and out of the hotel.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• Operate the front desk according to standard operating procedures and with exceptional guest service.
• Operate with accuracy the reservation system, check-in and checkout system and credit card system, following all safety and security procedures.
• Check registration (folio) cards for completeness, accuracy, and legibility.
• Maintain accurate cash sheet. Responsible for cash drawer balancing.
• Operate the switchboard and disperse calls as required by your shift. Take guest messages and faxes with accuracy, always noting the date and time of message. Repeat message back to caller to assure the accuracy of the message. Use message light to tell guests that they have a message waiting.
• Know emergency procedures and how to respond.
• Never say a guest's room number out loud.
• Be knowledgeable of hotel promotions.
• Know room rate. Also know the amenities of the rooms so you can inform guests of what to expect in their rooms.
• Know physical makeup of building exterior and interior. Know where the closest shopping, convenience store and gas station is.
• Complete daily reports, audits correspondences, etc. as required by your shift.
• Keep lobby and office area clean at all times.
• Set wake-up calls as dictated by your shift.
• Prepare room status sheet for housekeeping and update housekeeping on rooms available to clean as guests checkout or leave for the day.
• Take and confirm credit cards for validity and acceptability.
• Lock and secure area if leaving the front desk, even if it is for a moment!
• Create incident reports for guest injuries / issues when required.
• Answer all calls within three (3) rings. All calls are to be answered in a "scripted" manner.
• Take and record reservations with accuracy. Confirm as requested.
• Resolve guest complaints.
• Maintains regular attendance, is consistently on time, and observes prescribed work, break and meal periods in compliance with standards.
• Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with the dress code.
• Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

Desired Competencies, Work Skills, and Knowledge :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Other competencies may be required.

Associate demonstrates a high quality of work :

Associate demonstrates acceptable productivity standards :

Associate demonstrates excellent customer service skills :

Associate demonstrates initiative :

Associate demonstrates accountability for their job performance :

Education and Experience Requirements :

Work Environment :

The work environment normally entails the following :

Physical Demands :

During the course of performing the physical demands of this position, associates are expected to observe and adhere to safety and security procedures, promoting a safe work environment.

The physical activity normally entails the following attributes.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.

Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from : 2025-10-21. Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.