Front Desk Agent

Along Highway 1, our boutique hotel is 15 minutes from beaches, hiking trails, and downtown Santa Barbara. Reach the airport, Amtrak station, and University of California-Santa Barbara in less than 10 minutes. We’re a short drive from Sandpiper Golf Club, Lake Los Carneros, and Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove. SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts across the country. We ensure you have the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career. We offer a comprehensive part-time benefits package consisting of EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS get paid before payday, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accident or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more. In this role, you'll warmly welcome our guests and provide exceptional service throughout their stay. You and the entire front desk team are dedicated to ensuring guest satisfaction by crafting remarkable and seamless experiences from the moment guests arrive. Your efforts will create unforgettable and unique memories that leave a lasting impression. Essential Job Functions: • Deliver unparalleled service, courtesy, and care to our guests • Respond promptly and effectively to guest questions and requests • Streamline the check-in and check-out process for guests • Answer incoming phone calls with promptness and professionalism • Excel at multitasking in a dynamic environment • Resolve guest concerns with attentive service recovery Compensation: $21/hour Physical Demands: • Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 10 lbs • Primarily standing for majority of shift Qualifications: Education: • High school diploma or its equivalent Experience: • One year of Front Desk experience in hotels preferred • One year of experience working in customers service or a guest-facing role required • Full understanding and comfort working on a computer with MS Suite-Outlook, Word, Excel • Previous experience with hotel PMS systems a plus. Examples: OPERA, OnQ