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Lead Front Desk Agent

Vail Resorts, Wyoming, OH, United States


Other Employee Benefits

Paid SICK time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional development

Job Specifications

Starting Wage: $19.25/hr

Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

Function as the team lead for the Front Desk staff and ensure they are providing the required guest service according to brand standards and National Park Service standards.

Assists other departments when necessary and keeps management informed of hotel activities and problems.

Assists the management with requested administrative duties.

Check guests into cabins in a courteous, efficient manner while using the Property Management System.

Check guests out by accurately posting any necessary charges and payments in the Property Management System.

Book activities and dining reservations for non-resident guests.

Coordinates special requests; notifies Housekeeping and/or Maintenance Department of any items or complaints.

Coordinates with Housekeeping to insure rooms are ready for guests by check-in; notifies housekeeping of room status changes.

Provide guests with an orientation to the resort accurately answering their questions.

Assists guest with making arrangements for dining and activities in Grand Teton National Park and the surrounding Jackson Hole area.

Attentively and politely respond to all guest concerns or complaints and follow up to ensure the guest has received a satisfactory resolution.

Oversees billing issues and guest recovery refunds when necessary.

Answers all phone calls to front desk and transfers calls or takes messages.

Make walk-in reservations as necessary.

Maintain cleanliness of the front desk area, back closet and lobby, including dusting, sweeping and refilling complimentary water station.

Balance cash drawer and turns in balanced cashier audit at end of shift.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

1 year previous hotel experience

Supervisory experience preferred

Valid US Driver’s License

Experience with Word, Excel, Windows

Experience with Property Management Systems

Fluent in speaking, reading and writing English

Ability to perform under pressure

Preferred Skills

FREE Dormitory Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites

FREE Wi‑Fi

FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park

FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks!

FREE Recreation Program and complimentary use of Rec Halls, Employee Gyms (Climbing Wall at JLL) and watersports equipment.

20% grocery and restaurant discounts

$112/week Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria (mandatory for dorm residents, optional for RVers, FREE for Salary roles)

We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as FREE dormitory housing.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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