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Guest Experience Agent

Best Western Plus St. Simons

301 Main Street
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

Hotel
Managed By Buckhead America Hospitality
Compensation: Starting at $14.25 per hour, Part-Time
Tuesdays and Wednesday 7am to 3pm and Friday and Saturdays 3pm to 11pm

Summary of Position

Provide excellent service to guests throughout their stay. Make reservations, check guests in/out, answer all incoming calls, respond to any guests’ requests, and solve issues quickly. Share information about hotel amenities and make recommendations about surrounding area.

Requirements

  • Has a minimum one (1) years of customer facing experience.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Willing to work weekends and holidays based on business needs.

General Responsibilities

  • Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience.
  • Answer telephone, make reservations, check guests in, check guests out.
  • Act as hotel concierge for guests.
  • Act as communication hub for hotel and guest liaison with other departments.
  • Knowledge of the local area to provide recommendations to guests.
  • Understand and follow all safety procedures.
  • Understand and follow all Guest Services operating procedures.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate a high level of integrity, take ownership of personal actions, communicate effectively, promote collaboration, nurture a positive, professional work environment, and adhere to Operating Procedures.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to all guests.
  • Be proficient in all Front Office equipment such as Property Management System, Key Machine, Credit Card Terminal,
  • and Point of Sale System
  • Understand and follow Guest Services accounting procedures for folio charges, payments, cash handling, adjustments,
  • tax exempt and house accounts.
  • Understand and follow hotel’s Guest Services operating procedures for safety, security, and operating procedures.
  • Be proficient in Franchise loyalty program to be able to promote, explain and acknowledge members status.
  • Use appropriate greeting and etiquette when answering telephone.
  • Review, acknowledge and accommodate guests’ requests where applicable and available.
  • Process new reservations, edits and cancelations within company policies and franchise guidelines
  • Check guests in and out per company policies and procedures.
  • Inform guests of hotel amenities and policies at check in
  • Follow and enforce key control policy for guests and associates.
  • Handle guest requests, concerns, or complaints professionally and in a timely matter.
  • Provide concierge services including proving driving or walking directions as well as recommend local preferred
  • restaurants for dinning.
  • Communicated with management daily on current available rates.
  • Monitor hotel inventory of guest rooms and communicate with appropriate departments and management regarding out
  • of order rooms, room discrepancies or negative balances.
  • Follow additional operating and accounting procedures for group arrivals.
  • Maintain appropriate inventories of supplies throughout shift for efficient service.
  • Maintain a proper clean and sanitized workspace.
  • Maintain a proper clean and sanitized guest space.
  • Place maintenance work orders and repairs into electronic maintenance system
  • Maintain and review daily shift log for Guest Services and hotel departments.
  • Maintain courteous and professional communication with other hotel departments, keep all appropriate departments updated with necessary information.
  • Preform property walk(s) to ensure the security and safety all guest.
  • Inform management of any unique situations, or unusual developments.
  • Perform other duties as needed and requested by management.

Optimum Attributes:

  • Willing to take responsibility and accountability for the team.
  • Strong attention to detail & ability to multitask.
  • Epitomize professionalism.
  • Determined and motivated to meet and exceed expectations.
  • Reliable, responsible, and dependable
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
  • Motivating team player
  • Active & attentive listener
  • Open with praise; discreet with criticism.
  • Emphatic and tolerant
  • Consistent and influential
  • Rational, prudent, and practical

Performance Standards:

  • TBD
Posted February 25, 2026

About Best Western Plus St. Simons

Located on Saint Simons Island, Best Western Plus St. Simons is an excellent choice for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure. The hotel is conveniently near the island's delightful shops, restaurants, and historic sites, making it an ideal base for exploring the local culture and attractions. Guests can unwind in the hotel's beautifully landscaped courtyard, which features a sparkling outdoor pool and a hot tub. The well-appointed rooms are designed with comfort in mind, offering modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and plush bedding. For those looking to stay active, the hotel provides a fitness center equipped with the latest exercise machines. One of the highlights of staying at Best Western Plus St. Simons is the complimentary hot breakfast served daily, featuring a variety of delicious options to start your day off right. The hotel also offers convenient services such as a business center, meeting facilities, and free parking. Saint Simons Island is known for its stunning beaches, lush marshlands, and vibrant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy activities such as kayaking, fishing, and bird-watching. The island also hosts several popular events throughout the year, including the Saint Simons Food & Spirits Festival and the RSM Classic golf tournament. Whether you're here for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a business trip, Best Western Plus St. Simons provides a welcoming and comfortable environment for all guests.

About Buckhead America Hospitality


Launched in 2010, Buckhead America Hospitality is an Atlanta based development and hotel management company with a focus on the entirety of its stakeholders: Our guests, Our associates, Our investors, Our brand partners, and the communities within which each of our hotels serves.

A team of hoteliers with a combined 130 years of experience, Buckhead America is devoted to providing innovative operational excellence with a service first initiative.

The company’s guiding principles foster its efforts in building long standing relationships, team collaboration on effective solutions, and innovation and adaptation in processes and procedures in an ever changing hospitality industry.

Buckhead America’s central support center provides a complete service solution in hotel-centric property operations, accounting, HR, and Revenue Management.

Currently servicing a portfolio of 12 hotels encompassing 951 rooms across reputable franchise brands from Hilton, IHG, Choice, and Best Western, the company’s robust acquisition and development pipeline will see an additional 527 rooms added to its core group of managed hotels.  

With an eye on growth, Buckhead America continues its path to being amongst the best-in-class hotel management companies in the country.

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