Description
Job Overview :
Front Services Runners play a vital role in making guests feel welcome and important by ensuring that their cars are parked and retrieved with friendly, courteous and expedient service. Runners are also responsible for the initial handling of the guest’s luggage and welcome experience into the property.
Purpose :
Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.
Value System :
Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Projects a positive image
- Greets and acknowledges all guests upon arrival and departure
- Opens guest car doors
- Accurately fills out proper documentation, safeguards company assets, uses guests’ names during transactions and allows quick location and retrieval of guest vehicles
- Issues Valet tickets upon arrival according to guidelines
- Inspects and documents vehicular damage
- Processes Valet retrievals as per guidelines
- Keeps office areas, parking lots, lobby area and front drive clean and orderly to ensure that space usage is maximized
- Explains parking options to guests as needed
- Lifts, positions, and removes barricades and signs in order to open or close parking areas
- Actively greets guests and opens doors to hotel
- Executes required guest service standards to ensure guests are happy and well served
- Handles guest luggage and belongings during arrival / departure interactions
- Escorts guests to front desk and guestrooms as needed
- Stores and returns stored guest luggage and belongings as needed
- Actively resolves guest issues and disputes
- Disseminates information to guests regarding the property, hotel, promotions, etc.
- Reduces claims by strict adherence to departmental policies & procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements : (please ensure you meet the listed requirements prior to applying )
High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employmentMust be eighteen (18) years of age or olderGood writing and verbal communication skills required; a skills test will be administered and candidate must achieve at least 70% skills pass rate- requiredMust have the ability to safely operate automatic transmission vehiclesMust be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbsMust be able to complete a timed running testMust have and maintain valid state-issued operator driver’s licenseMust be able to successfully pass a MVR (motor vehicle report) checkAny DUI conviction within the last three (3) years will disqualify any applicantAbility to also safely operate a manual transmission vehicle, in addition to automatic transmission, is preferredSuccessfully meet the standards set by an interview panel regarding communication skills, guest services skills, and obvious demonstration of a naturally outgoing, friendly, helpful personality and positive attitudeMust successfully pass job interview, including a guest service auditionMust be able to stand, walk, or run for entire shiftMust be able to run to retrieve vehicles and run to valet booth after parking vehicles during the entire shiftMust be able to endure outside elements / conditions – heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced, high volume environmentMust be able to operate standard office equipment – phones, computers, etc.Must be in good physical condition and able to pass a physical fitness test if administeredWilling to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidaysWilling to travel and participate in training as recommended or requiredMust have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this positionBase Pay :
Pay range - $15.00 - $20.63 (The base pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.)Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as access to a flexible spending account (FSA) option. We also offer Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, 401K with matching, shift differential, and discretionary quarterly bonuses.