Front Desk Agent, (Full Time)

Rebel Hotel Company

  • Santa Barbara, California
  • 20 days ago

    Highlights

    As a central point of contact throughout the guest journey, the Front Desk Agent ensures that every interaction—from arrival and check-in through departure—is seamless, thoughtful, and reflective of the exceptional level of service for which El Encanto is known. Communicate clearly and proactively with Housekeeping, Reservations, Engineering, Food & Beverage, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination of guest needs, room status, special requests, and daily operations.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSanta Barbara, California

    Description

    The Front Desk Agent serves as a key ambassador of El Encanto, creating a warm, gracious, and highly personalized experience for each guest. As a central point of contact throughout the guest journey, the Front Desk Agent ensures that every interaction—from arrival and check-in through departure—is seamless, thoughtful, and reflective of the exceptional level of service for which El Encanto is known.

    This role requires a polished and engaging hospitality professional who anticipates guest needs, takes ownership of requests, and approaches every interaction with warmth, discretion, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate thrives in a luxury environment, communicates confidently across departments, and remains composed and solutions-oriented while managing multiple priorities.

     

    MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

     

    Guest Experience & Luxury Service

    • Create a warm, polished, and personalized experience for every guest from arrival through departure, consistently reflecting El Encanto’s luxury service standards.
    • Anticipate guest needs, provide thoughtful recommendations, and take ownership of requests, concerns, and service recovery with discretion, urgency, and genuine care.
    • Maintain a professional and composed presence while protecting guest privacy and providing exceptional attention to VIPs, special occasions, and individual preferences.

     

    Front Desk Operations & Financial Accuracy

    • Perform check-ins and check-outs, verify reservations and guest details, process payments, and maintain accurate guest profiles and folios.
    • Assist with walk-ins, same-day reservations, room upgrades, and resort offerings while identifying appropriate opportunities to enhance the guest experience and support revenue goals.
    • Follow established Front Office procedures, including cash handling, credit card processing, shift balancing, reporting, and the accurate documentation of guest information.

     

    Communication & Team Collaboration

    • Communicate clearly and proactively with Housekeeping, Reservations, Engineering, Food & Beverage, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination of guest needs, room status, special requests, and daily operations.
    • Maintain accurate and timely communication across shifts, including guest preferences, follow-up items, service concerns, and operational priorities.
    • Demonstrate flexibility, teamwork, sound judgment, and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced luxury resort environment.

     

     

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