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Highgate

Hospitality and travel-focused venture capital

Guest Services Agent

Hotel Guest ServicesUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeMiami Beach, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Computer experience is required.
  • The ability to stand during the entire shift is required.
  • The role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently or constantly.
  • The role requires effective verbal and written communication with employees and guests.
  • The role requires listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
  • The role requires multitasking and prioritizing departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • Attendance must be maintained in accordance with hotel standards and the hotel's scheduling needs.
  • The employee must comply with hotel standards and regulations to support safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • The employee must be effective in anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems.
  • The employee must understand and apply complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
  • The employee must maintain confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and welcome guests approaching the front desk in accordance with hotel standards.
  • Maintain proper operation of the PBX console and ensure hotel standards are met, when applicable.
  • Answer guest inquiries about hotel services, facilities, and hours of operation in a timely manner.
  • Log and deliver packages, mail, and messages to guests and meeting rooms.
  • Review the front-office log and trace file daily.
  • Answer guest inquiries about restaurants, transportation, entertainment, and other local services.
  • Follow cash-handling and credit policies.
  • Stay informed about rates, packages, and special promotions listed in the Red Book.
  • Become familiar with all in-house groups, closed-out dates, and restricted dates.
  • Collect required information when taking room reservations and follow the rate-quoting process.
  • Maintain familiarity with hospitality terminology and emergency procedures, and assist during emergencies as needed.
  • Handle guest check-ins and checkouts in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner.
  • Use proper two-way radio etiquette when communicating with employees.
  • Operate all relevant aspects of the front-desk computer system.
  • Complete the tasks and duties on the shift checklist in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Complete bucket checks, room-rate verification reports, and housekeeping reports.
  • Balance and prepare individual paperwork for shift closing according to hotel standards.
  • Maintain and market promotions and guest programs.
  • Maintain a clean work area.
  • Assist guests with safe deposit boxes.
  • Attend required hotel meetings and training sessions.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
  • Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
  • Cross-train in other hotel-related areas.
  • Show initiative by anticipating guest or operational needs.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Desired Qualifications

  • College coursework in a related field is helpful.
  • Experience in a hotel or related field is preferred.
  • Customer service experience is preferred.

About the Company

Highgate

Hospitality and travel-focused venture capital

HTV is the venture capital arm of Highgate, funding early-stage and growth-stage technology companies that serve the hospitality and travel industries, with a focus on Seed and Series A rounds in North America and Europe. It backs startups in areas like revenue management, B2B marketplaces, business intelligence, alternative accommodations, and restaurant tech, providing capital and strategic support to help them scale. HTV stands out by combining hospitality domain expertise with venture funding, leveraging Highgate’s asset base of over 500 owned or managed hotels, 84,000+ rooms, and more than $20 billion in assets under management to accelerate portfolio growth. Its goal is to grow tech-enabled hospitality and travel ecosystems by aligning portfolio company success with Highgate’s network, resources, and strategic interests.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
Not listed

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