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Hampton Inn & Suites Houghton

Guest Experience Ambassador

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What they do

A Hotel Desk Clerk provides service to customers at the front desk of a hotel. Takes room reservations, checks in guests and handles payments; answers questions and arranges for room services requested by customers.

$28,866 / year median in Michigan

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Guest Experience Ambassador Hampton Inn & Suites
  • Houghton, Michigan Hospitality isn't something you do.
It's who you are. Do you genuinely enjoy making someone's day? Do you believe that every guest should leave happier than when they arrived? Are you the person friends describe as calm under pressure, naturally helpful, and able to solve problems with a smile? Do you take pride in creating great first impressions? If so, we'd love to meet you. At Hampton Inn & Suites Houghton, we believe our front desk team is much more than receptionists—they're ambassadors for our hotel, our community, and every guest who walks through our doors. Whether it's welcoming a family on vacation, helping a business traveler after a long day, or rescuing a guest from a travel problem they never expected, our front desk team creates the moments guests remember. If serving people energizes you, you'll fit right in. What You'll Do Every day is different, but you can expect to: Welcome every guest with genuine warmth and professionalism. Create memorable first and last impressions during check-in and check-out. Solve problems quickly and confidently while making guests feel cared for. Recommend local restaurants, attractions, and hidden gems throughout the Keweenaw. Answer phones, make reservations, and assist guests with questions before and during their stay. Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure rooms are guest-ready. Maintain an organized, clean, and inviting front desk and lobby. Handle guest payments and balance your cash drawer accurately. Work alongside an outstanding team that genuinely enjoys helping one another succeed.
What We're Looking For:
Experience in hospitality is great—but it isn't the most important thing. We're looking for people who: Love helping others. Have an upbeat, positive attitude. Stay calm when things get busy. Enjoy solving problems instead of pointing them out. Communicate professionally and kindly. Take ownership and follow through. Show up on time and can be counted on. Believe every guest deserves an exceptional experience. If you've worked in hotels, restaurants, healthcare, retail, banking, customer service, or any role where taking care of people was important, we'd love to talk with you. Why You'll Love Working Here We're proud to be one of the highest-rated hotels in our market and part of the Hilton family. As a member of our team you'll enjoy: Starting pay of $15.25+/hour , based on experience Hilton Team Member travel discounts at thousands of hotels worldwide A supportive team environment Opportunities to learn hospitality and customer service skills that last a lifetime The chance to make a real difference in someone's day During peak seasons, additional hours may be available. Schedule Part-time (up to 30 hours per week) Primary shifts: 7:00 AM
  • 3:00 PM 3:00 PM
  • 11:00 PM Weekends and holidays are part of hotel life, so flexibility is appreciated. On rare occasions, overnight coverage (11:00 PM
  • 7:00 AM) may be requested.
Qualifications At least 18 years old Comfortable using computers and learning hotel software Excellent communication skills Able to stand for extended periods Able to lift up to 30 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds when needed Hotel experience is a plus, but not required Most importantly... Bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for taking care of people. We'll teach you the rest. Ready to Join Our Team? Respond to this ad or apply in person at: Hampton Inn & Suites Houghton 820 Shelden Avenue Houghton, MI 49931 Applications are available at the Front Desk. Come build a career where every day gives you the opportunity to brighten someone's travel experience.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $15.25 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Ability to
Commute:
Houghton, MI 49931 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Houghton, MI 49931: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person