Parking Ambassador - The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
- Pismo Beach, CA
- $16.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Actively Anticipate and over accommodate
- A fond farewell and an invitation to return
- On-site work required
- Must be available to work minimum 3 shifts per week
- Must be available to work weekends, nights, and Holidays
- Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends based on occupancy
- Greets and engages all guests pulling into the Valet lot with a welcoming, friendly attitude, showing genuine interest and concern for the guest.
- Must consistently and respectfully personalize interactions, using the guest's name in accordance with their preference.
- Communicates with guests in an articulate manner, using correct verbiage and avoiding slang
- Ensures Forbes 4-star expectations are both met and exceeded for all guest arrivals and departures.
- Opens and closes vehicle doors for arriving guests
- Notifies guests that luggage assistance is immediately offered curbside, and if needed that their luggage will be stored in a secure location
- Demonstrates genuine sense of interest and concern, and/or anticipatory service when appropriate and helpful; guided by The Cliffs' Mission and Values
- Relays all guest requests with graciousness, professionalism, and a sense of urgency to appropriate Valet or Front Desk staff
- Directs guest when they first arrive to the property while stationed at the entrance of the drive, informing of validation services when appropriate
- Monitors public beach parking and valet parking.
- Issues valet parking tickets and properly marking any existing damage on guest's cars prior to parking.
- Effectively communicates all arriving, in house and departing guest requests and services to the appropriate Valet or Front Desk staff in a timely manner
- Maintains proper housekeeping in Valet lot and front loop to create a sense of luxury as the guests' first impression. Includes vacuuming entrance mats, picking up any debris from the lot grounds, trash receptacles frequently emptied, etc.
- Is familiar with and keeps updated and current information of local events
- Has current information pertaining to the opening and closing of local businesses
- Is familiar with Front Office staff and keep staff informed of pending guest issues
- Assists in other departments as needed, this may include Valet, Front Desk, and Reservations, as requested by Valet Manager
- Attends meetings and trainings to learn current hotel information
- Complies fully and consistently with all the hotel conditions of employment and standards of uniform, grooming, and safety measures.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by manager
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Must have multitasking strengths
- Professional appearance
- Ability to work with the public
- Excellent command of English language
- Must have a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
- High school diploma
- Working knowledge of guest services in a luxury hotel setting preferred
- Excellent command of English language.
- Ability to work with people effectively.
- Ability to multitask and work in mentally demanding situations.
- Ability to stand continuously for the duration of the shift (6-8 hours).
- Ability to walk/run frequently for the duration of the shift (3-6 hours)
- Ability to lift small packages (excess of 50 pounds).
- Be able to stretch, bend, and reach frequently for the duration of shift (3-6 hours)
- Ability to work in stressful situations.