Guest Services Representative (Part time)

Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn is currently seeking a part-time Front Desk Agent to join our team!

The Front Desk Agent is responsible for welcoming guests, completing check-ins and check-outs, responding to guest needs, and ensuring front desk duties are completed accurately and efficiently—all while providing exceptional customer service.

Looking for part-time work in Newport? Whether you’re available in the mornings, evenings, or for just a few shifts each week, we may be able to build a schedule that works for both of us.

One small request: If you apply, please respond when we reach out. We’re a hotel, not a haunted house—we’d rather not be ghosted.

Agate Beach Inn is a 148-room oceanfront hotel in Newport featuring Sea Glass Bistro & Lounge, an indoor pool, and extensive meeting space. We offer the stability of a nationally recognized brand with the personal atmosphere of a locally empowered team.

Compensation & Benefits:

• 401K
• Room Discounts
• PTO
• Holidays 
• Referral Bonus Opportunities 

Responsibilities:

• Perform all front desk functions during the night shift, including checking in and out guests, answering phone calls, and responding to guest inquiries and requests
• Balance and reconcile all hotel accounts, including cash, credit card, and direct bill accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and distribute daily reports, including occupancy, revenue, and audit reports
• Complete all tasks related to guest billing, including posting charges, collecting payments, and ensuring the accuracy of guest bills
• Ensure the safety and security of the hotel and its guests by monitoring and controlling access to the building and responding to any emergencies that may arise
• Provide exceptional customer service to all guests, resolving any issues or concerns that may arise during the night shift
• Coordinate with the housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure all guest requests and needs are met during the night shift
• Assist with any other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Assistant General Manager

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a hotel front desk or night audit role is strongly preferred
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills, with the ability to accurately reconcile accounts and handle cash transactions
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Must be able to work flexible night shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and hotel management software
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods

EEOC Statement:
Vesta Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.