Front Desk Associate, Austin (The Code, an AvantStay Hotel) at AvantStay

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Hospitality, TravelIndustries

Requirements

  • “Guest First” attitude towards hospitality including an insatiable need to create great experiences
  • Broad range of technology experience including different property management systems
  • Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders
  • Comfort working in a startup environment with empowerment to make decisions that enhance the guest experience
  • A positive attitude, self-starter mentality, and the ability to work effectively both in a team environment as well as independently
  • Desire to become deeply knowledgeable about a varied group of subjects pertaining to short term rentals and housekeeping
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and collaborative skills
  • Comfortable working in a very fast-paced environment
  • A perfectionist, attentive to all the details
  • Focused, hard-working and willing to do what it takes for us to reach the next stage
  • Experience in real estate, hospitality and/or tech is a plus
  • Ability to understand and convey both business issues and technical concepts
  • Capable of quickly learning new software systems
  • Must be based in the Austin area and willing to work some weekends and some evenings full time

Responsibilities

  • Conduct live check-ins for our arriving guests
  • Receive, organize and stock deliveries of housekeeping and operational supplies
  • Lift, move, unpack and do the more “unglamorous” sides of organization of the office and storeroom
  • Guide guests through the AvantStay experience, ensuring they have an amazing first impression
  • Stay in constant communication with the field team with updates on guest’s arrivals and requests
  • Utilize our technology to release check in instructions and close out “Live Check-In” cases in Salesforce
  • Assist with inventory duties such as preparing items for the field team, receiving deliveries, and tracking linen/consumables use
  • Maintain and organize gathering spaces including office, and surrounding area
  • Facilitating in person guest check-ins
  • Managing all aspects of the office from handling deliveries, organizing supplies, documenting par levels of linens/supplies in storage
  • Providing support to the local teams and vendors with market operations
  • At times performing inspections or team support during not peak arrival days

Skills

Customer Service
Guest Check-ins
Salesforce
Inventory Management
Organization
Problem Solving
Communication

AvantStay

Luxury short-term rental management platform

About AvantStay

AvantStay offers a hospitality platform focused on short-term rentals, providing tailored experiences for guests. The company uses its own technology to manage bookings and operations, both on-site and remotely. With a presence in over 150 cities and a portfolio of 2,000 luxury properties, AvantStay partners with major platforms like Homes & Villas by Marriott International and facilitates direct bookings through more than 60 online travel agencies (OTAs). Unlike many competitors, AvantStay emphasizes curated experiences and a strong tech infrastructure to enhance guest interactions. The company's goal is to redefine the short-term rental market by delivering high-quality, personalized stays for travelers.

West Hollywood, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$185.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Real EstateIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness Package
Performance Bonus & Stock Options
Work From Home
Paternity Leave
Flexible Hours
Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave, and Paid Holidays
Employee Discount, Company Social Events, Free Lunch or Snacks, and Gym Membership
Diversity Program
Job Training
Professional Development

Risks

Increased competition in the luxury short-term rental market may impact AvantStay's market share.
Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or operational challenges at AvantStay.
Expansion into new markets may strain resources and lead to integration challenges.

Differentiation

AvantStay offers highly-curated experiences tailored to guests' needs using proprietary technology.
The company operates in over 150 cities with a diversified portfolio of 2,000 properties.
AvantStay partners with major platforms like Homes & Villas by Marriott International.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized travel experiences boosts AvantStay's growth potential.
The rise of 'workcations' presents an opportunity for AvantStay to market its properties.
Partnership with Allianz Partners enhances AvantStay's appeal with flexible travel options.

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