Guest Service Associate (Front Desk Agent) ($21-23/hr) $500 SIGN ON BONUS

Compensation: starting at $21.00/ hour

Tälta Lodge is designed with the adventurer in mind. Built for all four seasons—from skiing to mountain biking, fly fishing, and hiking—our property is ideally located along the Little River with direct access points to the Stowe Recreation Path. Featuring gear storage, a pump track, an indoor pool, and a sauna, Tälta Lodge serves as the ultimate base camp for exploring Stowe and the surrounding area.

As part of the Lark Hotels family, we believe hospitality starts with soul, enthusiasm, and authentic human connection.
Position Summary
Talta Lodge is looking for a Guest Service Associate (Front Desk Agent) to join our team and help create a welcoming, memorable experience for every guest who walks through our doors.

As a Guest Service Associate, you'll be one of the main faces of Talta Lodge. You'll welcome guests, manage reservations, assist with check-ins and check-outs, answer questions, resolve issues, and help make sure every stay runs smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Welcome guests with a friendly and genuine attitude
• Check guests in and out efficiently and accurately
• Answer phones, emails, and guest questions in a professional and timely manner
• Make and manage reservations, including deposits, confirmations, and special requests
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations about Stowe restaurants, activities, attractions, and local businesses
• Handle guest requests, concerns, and complaints with professionalism and follow-through
• Maintain accurate guest accounts, payments, and reservation information
• Communicate effectively with housekeeping, maintenance, management, and other departments
• Review daily arrivals, departures, groups, and special requests
• Assist guests with additional needs such as extra towels, pillows, directions, and local recommendations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk area
• Complete daily front desk reports and shift-to-shift communication
• Follow hotel safety, security, privacy, and emergency procedures
• Jump in and support the team wherever needed

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for hospitality and creating great guest experiences
• Is friendly, approachable, and comfortable interacting with all types of guests
• Has strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Can stay calm and professional during busy periods or challenging situations
• Is dependable and arrives to work on time and ready to go
• Can work independently while also being a strong team player
• Is comfortable multitasking and prioritizing competing needs
• Pays attention to details and follows through
• Is willing to jump in outside of their normal duties when the team needs help
• Has a positive "can-do" attitude
• Is comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Previous hotel or customer service experience is preferred, but we're willing to train the right person.