Guest Service Specialist

Blue Water Hospitality is a growing organization that is always looking for enthusiastic team members to join its journey!

Since its establishment in 2002, Blue Water has rapidly become a leader in the hospitality industry. We invest, develop, and manage RV resorts, campgrounds, hotels, and attractions. We have a range of accommodations, from cozy campsites to water parks to lavish hotel suites, and we pride ourselves on creating exceptional guest experiences.

If you share our passion for providing memorable guest experiences, we invite you to “Dive into Blue Water” and join our growing team!

INTRODUCTION TO ROLE
The Front Desk Agent is the shining light that sets our guests’ experience on the right foot from the moment they arrive. These exceptional guest service providers assist guests through the reservation and check-in process, providing exceptional service, a friendly demeanor, and an attitude of helpfulness throughout the process. These spotlight individuals provide support and assistance to our guests throughout their stay. Going the extra mile for a smile is the norm in this role!

• Benefits eligibility:
  • Full-time roles are eligible for Health benefits, 401K, and property discounts
  • Seasonal roles are not eligible for health benefits. Eligible for sick time and holiday pay.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Must be enthusiastic, upbeat, and energetic
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work a diverse schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evening hours.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Efficiently and professionally operate all front desk and guest service station features, including taking reservations, checking guests in and out from their stay, handling site charges or rental fees with guests, and appropriately addressing issues or concerns.
• Use the Blue Water Way to provide impactful guest interaction, from phone handling to face-to-face guest interactions.
• Support the concierge department through helpfulness and supportive guest relations, including directing guests, answering questions, or assisting in planning to support their stay at the property.
• Follow the daily procedure for opening and closing the guest service center, including ensuring a clean and orderly guest service center and environment.
• Follow proper cash handling procedures, including collecting monies, room/site charging, logging the money into the computer program, obtaining and distributing a receipt with the guest's signature, writing information on the daily room charge ledger, and handing the ledger to the Front Desk and dropping cash at the close of shift.
• Ensure the property is clean and orderly and guests are always ready.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provides regular and reliable attendance

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Front Desk Agent will report to the Assistant General Manager (AGM) or designee.

WHAT YOU BRING

• High School Diploma or pursuit of a high school diploma, GED Equivalent
• 1-3 years of the front desk, reservations, or customer service-oriented role
• Must work well under pressure and in high-stress situations

• Must be able to effectively use computers and technologies, including answering the phones, using computers, copiers, fax machines, as well as credit card or cash machines
• Excellent communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position requires standing for long periods.

The hospitality environment is fast-paced, and at times, you may be required to cover or assist with tasks/job functions outside of the job you were hired for. We require each of our team members to have an All-Hands-On-Deck mindset. This means you may be tasked with other functions and are expected to complete those tasks with the same level of enthusiasm and dedication as you would with your normal job duties.

Blue Water is raising the standard of excellence and innovation in real estate development and hospitality with every entity brought on board.

Blue Water Development Corporation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to making employment decisions based on merit. We are also committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws providing for equal employment opportunities and all laws related to terms and conditions of employment.