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About This Role
Job Overview
This Guest Services Agent role in Charleston, SC is all about creating a positive first impression. You'll be the person guests turn to for help, whether they're checking in, asking for directions, or needing a recommendation for dinner. It's a job that mixes routine tasks with unpredictable moments ; one minute you're answering phones, the next you're solving a problem that just popped up. The environment here tends to be busy but structured, with a focus on making sure every guest leaves feeling taken care of.
Duties & Responsibilities / JobXi / Charleston, SC
- Greet and check in guests ; this is the core of the role. You'll handle arrivals, confirm reservations, and process payments using the property management system.
- Answer questions and give directions. Guests will ask about local attractions, transportation options, and hotel services. Knowing Charleston, SC well helps you give useful answers.
- Handle phone calls and emails from people booking rooms or following up on issues. You'll need to stay calm when someone's frustrated.
- Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance. When a guest reports a problem in their room, you pass it along to the right team and follow up to make sure it's fixed.
- Manage reservations and cancellations. This means updating the booking system accurately so no double bookings slip through.
- Troubleshoot common issues, like lost keys or billing mistakes. You don't need to fix everything yourself ; knowing who to escalate to is part of the job.
Requirements / JobXi / Charleston, SC
- A high school diploma or equivalent. Some employers prefer an associate degree in hospitality or related field, but it's rarely required.
- At least 6 months of customer service experience, ideally in hospitality or retail. Handling money is also nice to have on your resume.
- Basic computer skills are non negotiable. You'll use reservation software (like Opera or RoomKey), email, and possibly a point of sale system every day.
- You need clear spoken English more than anything else on this list. - The ability to stand for long stretches ; sometimes 8 hours straight without sitting down during busy periods.
Job Location
Charleston, SC