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Guest Service Representative

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East
Tuscaloosa, AL Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026
  • You MUST have Front Desk experience and/or Guest Service experience to quality for this position.
  • Greet all customers who approach the Front Desk in a smiling, friendly manner. Use the “10-foot rule” and greet all guests that pass by front desk.
  • Process check-out in the most efficient manner possible, following all established procedures and policies. Print out receipt if the guest requests a copy.
  • Count cash drawer at beginning and end of each shift. Prepare shift deposit accurately and in compliance with standard procedures.
  • Review arriving reservations for the day early in the shift checking for special requests, VIP’s, etc.; preassign rooms as necessary. Verify with housekeeping that special requests were complete
  • Pre-register groups that have requested pre-registration. Have group check-in documents ready and set asid
  • Record messages and receive mail for arriving, and in-house, guests. Ensure that message lights are turned on and off as necessary.
  • Coordinate with Housekeeping on room statuses frequently during the day transmitting check-out rooms to Housekeeping and receiving ready rooms from Housekeepin
  • Coordinate with Maintenance on any guest reported or observed problems.
  • Answer the telephone efficiently and pleasantly within three rings and with correct phrasing. Determine nature of call and transfer to the proper extension, if necessary.
  • Record future reservations for any guest by phone or in person, following all standard procedures. Always check for sold-out dates before promising availability.
  • Check all guest folios during each shift for potential credit problems. Ensure that all guests have either sufficient cash balances or authorized credit cards to cover expected charges. Take steps to notify cash customers who have used their credit balances to pay their account.
  • Post any other charges incurred by guests during your shift using standard procedures.
  • Check in arriving guests in the most efficient manner possible, following all established procedures and policies. Drive Hilton Honors enrollment by asking non-members to enroll at check-in.
  • Be knowledgeable about scheduled groups and meetings. Take time to read function sheets and reservations in order to be completely familiar with them.
  • File reg. card in bucket as guests check in. Be mindful of room changes and move card to new slot when necessary.
  • Compare departures list with the reg. card bucket at the beginning of the PM Shift, or when housekeeping is finished for the day and pull out all the departed guests’ reg. cards.
  • Send and receive faxes as needed.
  • Compare credit card authorization forms to reservations for accuracy. Make sure the card on the reservation matches the card on the authorization form.
  • Complete the Housekeeping Log with any important notices (e.g. room changes, guest requests, early check-ins, etc.). Accuracy is very important.
  • Handle guest complaints efficiently and courteously. Listen carefully to the guest’s problem. If possible, take immediate personal responsibility to correct the problem. If you cannot correct the problem with available resources, notify your supervisor or the General Manager immediately. Always report the nature of the complaint to the General Manager so that an apology letter or other steps may be taken. Know how to implement 100% guarantee and gift cards.
  • Know where to find all necessary paperwork.
  • Know where to get any items guests may need for their stay (e.g. towels, shampoo, soap, etc.).
  • Always maintain fresh coffee in the lobby.
  • Maintain a clean working environment, including the lobby (e.g. dust, vacuum, stock, etc.).
  • Complete the checklist fully before end of the shift.
  • Always be in complete uniform.

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Plastic shield at work stations
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

This Job Is:

  • A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
  • A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
  • A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
  • A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
  • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
  • A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

  • No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Pay: $12.00 - $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Application Question(s):

  • Are you available to work weekends and holidays if needed?
  • Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
  • Do you have a desire to serve others/take care of people?
  • Are you seeking part time or full time work?
  • Are you able to perform the basic functions of the position?

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $15

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