Front Desk Agent – Hospitality with a Mission
Old Alcohol Plant Inn | A Bayside Housing & Services Social Enterprise
Pay: $18.00+ per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Part-Time (with Full-Time potential as the season progresses)
Location: Port Hadlock, WA
About the Role
Are you a hospitality professional who wants your work to make a real-world difference? The Old Alcohol Plant Inn is a unique boutique hotel and a proud social enterprise of Bayside Housing & Services. Our profits directly fund transitional housing and community support.
As our Front Desk Agent, you are the "Chief First Impression Officer." You aren't just checking guests in; you are setting the tone for their entire stay and acting as an ambassador for our mission. We are looking for a friendly, quick-thinking individual who can provide "world-class" service while managing the moving parts of a busy hotel lobby.
Key Responsibilities
- Guest Relations: Greet, check-in, and check-out guests with impeccable manners and a warm, welcoming energy.
- Reservations: Process all reservation requests, changes, and cancellations via phone, email, and 3rd party platforms.
- Problem Solving: Resolve guest concerns and conflicts on your feet while maintaining superior customer service standards.
- Communication: Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure guest needs are met seamlessly.
- Mission Advocacy: Educate guests on our connection to Bayside Housing & Services.
- Operations: Follow the Front Desk Checklist, maintain organized paperwork, and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: 1–3 years in Hospitality preferred, but we will train the right person with a great attitude.
- Local Knowledge: Familiarity with the Port Hadlock/Jefferson County area is a plus.
- Skills: Strong multitasking, organization, and professional verbal/written communication.
- Availability: Must be flexible. Our hotel is open 7 days a week; shifts include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Licensing: Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
- Compliance: Must obtain a Food Handler’s Card within the first 30 days of employment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and twist for prolonged periods.
- Ability to lift, push, and carry up to 40 lbs. unassisted.
- Physical ability to access all areas of the property.
- Manual dexterity to handle office equipment and reach above/below shoulder level.
- Ability to maintain a positive mental attitude in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
Why Join Us?
At the Old Alcohol Plant Inn, you’ll find a supportive team, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work in one of the most beautiful settings in the Pacific Northwest—all while supporting a vital community cause.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Port Hadlock, WA 98339 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Port Hadlock, WA 98339: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person