What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Lead position at Xanterra?
Overview:
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Lodging team at The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon
Are you enthusiastic about caring for the comfort of guests while creating memories that last a lifetime? The Grand Hotel at The Grand Canyon - the only 3-diamond hotel in Tusayan, Arizona - has 121 standard and deluxe rooms, a retail store and the Canyon Star Steakhouse and Saloon. No matter what your job is, you play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests
We're hiring a Front Desk Lead Agent to Live. Work. Explore. just one mile from the entrance to the iconic south rim of Grand Canyon National Park
Job Summary:
The Front Desk Lead addresses guest concerns, escalates issues as needed, helps train front desk staff, and performs Guest Service Agent and Night Audit duties when required.
The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Start Date: 10/30/2025
Pay:$19.00 per Hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Why The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, we are the only 3-diamond hotel in the region and one of the few area hotels with an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub.
Life at The Grand Hotel:
- Low-cost employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
- Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Disability Insurance
- 401k with match
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Learning and Development Programs
Perks:
- Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
- Free Grand Canyon Railway Train rides
- Access to hotel fitness center and pool
- Located just a mile from the south entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park
- Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
- Planned employee trips and activities
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime
Responsibilities:
- Fully understand and support Xanterra Mission Statement and Core Values.
- Continually focus on providing exceptional guest service as a primary goal, both in how work is conducted and when interacting with guests.
- Resolve all problems and complaints to guests' satisfaction as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- Assist assigned GSAs in resolving discrepancies and balancing; report outstanding discrepancies to Desk Manager or Assistant; approve adjustments and paid outs following established guidelines.
- Assist Front Desk Management in the training and supervision of all front desk staff; constantly monitor GSAs performance and appearance. Use GSA Training Manual and turn in all appropriate training documentation to H.R.
- Supervise and control rooms throughout shift to prevent double bookings, sleepers, and other room errors. Report out of order rooms to maintenance and Front Desk Manager.
- All functions and responsibilities of a Guest Service Agent and Night Audit when needed.
- Assist in the blocking, pre-registration and registration of all tours, VIPs and any other special attention guest.
- Monitor the flow of information from shift to shift and day to day through the use of verbal communication, shift reports and desk notebook. Keep the Front Office Manager aware of all situations.
- Follow-up in all areas of desk operation i.e. Maintenance, Housekeeping, Fire/Security, Sales questions and guest requests.
- Responsible for the accurate & timely completion of all reports i.e. accident, etc.
- Ensure departmental adherence to all prescribed Company, statutory/regulatory policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Six months' experience in a high-volume Guest Service position (Hotel, Retail, Medical Office, Front Office, etc.).
- Ability to train, mentor and monitor new employees.
- Previous experience with Computers, Typing, and basic software (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) Previous Opera experience preferred.
- Previous high volume cash handling and credit card processing experience.
- Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with a broad cross-section of guests.
Physical Requirements include:
Constantly: Stand and work a nonstandard work week.
Frequently: Walk and Lift/carry up to 10 lbs.
Occasionally: Sit, handle, reach outward & above shoulder, squat/kneel, bend, lift/carry up to 100 lbs., and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $40,000 - $80,000
