Company Description
Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.
Job Description
The Overnight Front Desk Agent serves as the welcoming face of the property, creating memorable first and lasting impressions for all arriving, in-house, and departing guests. This role is responsible for the smooth daily operation of the front desk, ensuring seamless registration, attentive service, and accurate transactions. Front Desk Agents embody the property’s service culture by anticipating guest needs, resolving concerns with confidence, and collaborating across departments to deliver exceptional experiences
As Front Desk Agent, you will:
Warmly greets guests, manage check-in and check-out processes, and assign accommodations in accordance with established procedures
Provide personalized assistance by answering inquiries, offering recommendations, and following up promptly when additional information is required
Demonstrate empowerment in resolving guest concerns, taking ownership of service recovery to ensure satisfaction
Perform cashiering functions including settling folios, processing payments, and posting charges accurately
Handle reservations, confirmations, and modifications with attention to detail and efficiency
Transmit and receive guest communications via phone, email, text, and in-person interactions with professionalism
Uphold service standards and property-specific guidelines at all times
Maintain grooming and appearance standards to reflect the property’s brand image
Partner with housekeeping, concierge, and other departments to ensure guest and owner needs are met seamlessly
Actively promote room upgrades and property amenities in alignment with availability and pricing guidelines
Project an approachable, enthusiastic demeanor with positive tone, volume, and inflection in all guest interactions
Other duties as assigned
To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares out commitment.
Qualifications
Prior customer service or hospitality experience preferred; strong communication skills across phone, email, and in-person interactions
Ability to multitask and manage guest inquiries, reservations, and cashiering duties with accuracy and efficiency
Confident problem-solving skills with a positive, professional demeanor in all guest interactions
Team-oriented mindset with flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Required to pass a background screen, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States
Additional Information
Why Westgate?
Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time to Recharge
Paid Holidays
401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
Daily Pay – Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
Family-Focused Benefits – Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance
Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
Military Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support When You Need It Most
Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance
Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
Loyalty Program – Exclusive Discounts on Hotels, Cruises, Resorts, Restaurants, Entertainment, and More
Low-Cost Gym Membership
NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship – Up to $40,000 for Team Members’ Dependents After 1 Year of Service
Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
Community Involvement – Give Back and Make an Impact
Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Property: 40003-WG Smoky Mountain Resort
Career Site Category: Customer Service
Compensation: USD 19 - USD 21 - hourly