Merlin Entertainments

Hotel Guest Service Host

Merlin Entertainments  •  Goshen, NY (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Qualifications & Experience

Hotel Guest Service Host

Department: Hotel Operations Location: LEGOLAND® Hotel in Goshen, NY

Be the Smile That Starts the Adventure!

At the LEGOLAND® Hotel, every family’s adventure begins in our lobby. As a Guest Service Host, you are the heart of the guest journey — welcoming families, guiding them through our contactless hotel experience, and turning simple moments into magical memories.

If you’re energetic, love talking to people, enjoy making kids laugh, and aren’t afraid to be a little silly to brighten someone’s day, this is the role for you!

Our team members average a 3-year tenure — and it’s easy to see why. We bring the fun every single day.

What You’ll Do

As a Guest Service Host, you will:

  • Warmly welcome and acknowledge guests upon arrival

  • Efficiently perform guest check-in and check-out procedures

  • Assist guests with reservations, kiosk use, key redemption, and general inquiries

  • Prepare arrival documents (key cards, welcome materials, etc.)

  • Ensure all guest registration details are complete and accurate

  • Handle room keys in accordance with hotel procedures

  • Coordinate with Bell/Valet and Housekeeping teams to ensure smooth arrivals

  • Recommend hotel amenities, dining outlets, and park offerings

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lobby and kiosk area

  • Handle minor guest concerns and escalate issues when necessary

  • Follow Lost & Found procedures and safeguard guest property

  • Utilize operational systems including Kiosk, ALICE, Opera, VingCard, radios, and Google Nest

  • Attend departmental meetings and training sessions as required

You’ll also help:

  • Make kids laugh with jokes, dances, or playful interactions

  • Answer guest questions (even the repetitive ones!) with enthusiasm

  • Help families feel right at home from the moment they walk in

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate is:

  • Friendly, outgoing, and full of positive energy

  • Great with children and families

  • Confident, warm, and approachable

  • Comfortable being playful and engaging

  • Professional in appearance and demeanor

  • Reliable, flexible, and a true team player

  • Able to stay on their feet and active throughout the shift

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Previous customer service experience required

  • Full availability, including weekends and holidays

  • Must be fully flexible - 8.5-hour shifts and may fall between 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM and vary based on hotel needs

  • Comfortable standing and moving throughout the day

Safety & Compliance

All team members must follow Health, Safety & Security policies in compliance with ASTM, NEC, NSF, OSHA, and Merlin Entertainments standards. Prompt incident reporting and adherence to safe work procedures are required at all times.

If you’re ready to welcome guests with big smiles and even bigger energy, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and help us build unforgettable family memories — one interaction at a time!

Benefits

Pay Range

USD $22.59/Hr.

Merlin Entertainments

About Merlin Entertainments

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The greatest place in the world to work and play 💜

Merlin Entertainments is the global leader in branded entertainment destinations. We create and deliver memorable, immersive brand experiences for over 60 million guests every year.

Merlin Entertainments has over 140 attractions worldwide, ranging from indoor attractions such as SEA LIFE and Madame Tussauds to iconic theme parks like LEGOLAND and Alton Towers Resort.

Working for Merlin Entertainments is unlike a job anywhere else. You could be counting penguins, protecting the sea, crafting the perfect celebrity eyebrows or making a child’s day magical. Not all of us have jobs in attractions, but we are all involved in fascinating work. Sound like fun? Join us, and be part of creating amazing memories for millions of people around the world.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Poole, GB
Year Founded
1999
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