Front Desk Agent

Front Desk Agent at The Abbey Resort

posted January 8, 2026

1st and 2nd shift available!

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

JOB SUMMARY: As an Abbey Resort associate, you will have the opportunity to be part of an incredible team at an all service resort situated on the beautiful shores of Geneva Lake. We aim to hire individuals who are ready and committed to exceed the expectation of every guest by genuinely creating lasting memories, maintaining a positive attitude and by providing outstanding service every time.  

BASIC FUNCTION: Front Desk Agents are a major part of the "personality" of the Abbey Resort and give help in both the initial and final impressions that the guests have of the Resort. Front Desk Agents are expected to be attentive to our Guests' needs, making them feel welcomed, comfortable, important, and relaxed in a very formal manner.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE

●High school diploma or equivalent experience/training

●Ability to accomplish necessary tasks on a computer.

●Ability to effectively communicate in the English language

●Basic understanding of PMS systems, Microsoft (Word/Excel/Outlook)

●Ability to handle guest related issues and recover guests when necessary 

●Strong multi-tasking skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

●All room clerk functions, i.e. the friendly and efficient checking in and out of guests

●All cashier functions to include accurate postings of charges to individuals and groups, and maintenance of cash receipts and hotel banks 

●Reserving functions including entering and updating group files

●Concierge functions (instructing guest on local entertainment, ect.) 

●Adhere to the policies of the Resort as set forth in the Employee Handbook and report any observed violations to Human Resources

●Maintain a good working relationship with all Departments

●Monitoring, selling, and posting items from the gift shop when they are closed

●Enthusiastically collecting guest feedback

●Answering all guest calls that are external or internal at the front desk 

●Working with housekeeping on guest room needs

●Making reservations for guests as walk ins or future reservations

●Selling gift cards to guests  

●Monitors guest text messaging system throughout the day and responds accordingly to guest concerns and questions

●Performs follow ups with guests when a request order is completed by other departments.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

●Effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds

●Required to perform other tasks and duties as assigned

●Scheduled hours may vary on business needs and may or may not include holidays, weekends, various shifts, overtime or reduced hours

ENVIRONMENT: Well lit, temperature controlled, indoor lobby setting. Standing behind a high desk on hard surface flooring.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

The Abbey Resort

Hotel with 334 Rooms

The Friendliest Resort in Lake Geneva is growing our team!

Explore everything a career in hospitality has to offer when you join the team at The Abbey Resort. We aim to hire individuals who are ready and committed to a "Can Do" Attitude by creating memorable experiences in the lives of all we serve.

As part of the Abbey Resort family, you will have the opportunity to join an incredibly talented team with great benefits and opportunities for growth and advancement both in our resort and at our sister properties worldwide.

Benefits 

  • Employee discounts on property and at other First Hospitality properties
  • Guest room discounts for friends and family
  • Free meals with every shift
  • On the job training
  • Welcoming and supportive global network
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance, 401K and more for full-time employees
  • Dental, Vision, and Teladoc benefits for part-time employees 
  • Housing options at our retreat center