Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., where tradition meets opportunity. Our family of properties includes the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, a private oceanfront club with world-class tennis courts and direct beach access; the inviting La Jolla Shores Hotel, a beachfront getaway beloved for its relaxed coastal charm; and the internationally acclaimed Marine Room, celebrated for its fine dining and dramatic surfside views.
These landmark destinations are cherished La Jolla institutions, built on a legacy of family values, exceptional service, and a deep commitment to our community. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to grow your career in a setting as inspiring as the coastline we call home. Whether you're starting your career or ready to take it to the next level, we're passionate about helping our employees thrive in one of California's most beautiful destinations.
What we offer:
- Free daily meal and salad bar
- Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (based on employment status)
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
- Dining discounts for employees (and up to 6 guests) at the Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, and our Club Dining!
- Property retail shop and hotel discounts
- $500 referral bonus for referring new employees to The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
What we ask: - Consistently provide professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly service
- Promote and follow LJBTC, Inc's Signature Service standards and requirements to ensure a lasting impression of exemplary service resulting in satisfied and loyal members and guests
Hourly Rate $22.00
Summary The Front Desk Agent completes front desk duties by checking guests in/out and acts as a standing concierge service. The Front Desk Clerk provides quality, 4 Diamond Service to guests that meets or exceeds expectations by anticipating guest needs, always maintaining a polite, friendly, professional demeanor.
This position upholds and promotes LJBTC, Inc's Signature Service standards to ensure an exceptional member and guest experience. The Front Desk Agent contributes to creating a lasting impression of exemplary service, resulting in highly satisfied and loyal members and guests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Maintains knowledge of current room types, rate structures, and features.
- Takes and processes individual reservations.
- Makes sure the guest feels well served.
- Checks guests in and out while following 4 Diamond Service standards. Fills out appropriate forms for payment and posts information to computer system.
- Adjusts complaints concerning billing or service rendered, referring complaints of service failures to designated departments for investigation.
- Reads the Communication Book and makes relevant entries.
- Dispatches daily maintenance calls and work request orders to Engineering.
- Assists members and guests with items such as property amenities, directions, information about the area, etc.
- Updates reservation system when reservations have been booked or canceled.
- Uses voicemail, walkie talkies, and pagers at appropriate times.
- Handles cash and charge transactions, maintains accurate records and balances at the end of each shift.
- Balances bank at the end of each shift.
- Informs Housekeeping of checkouts and new arrivals.
- Informs the proper channels (Housekeeping, Guest Booth and the AGM) of new arrivals, VIP arrivals etc.
- Assist PBX operators during staffing shortages, periods of high volume or as needed.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualification Requirements: - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively in English to customers, members, employees, guests, and the general public.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to work in an efficient and professional manner with guests and members under limited supervision.
- Must constantly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
LJBTC INC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.