Pier Crew - London Job Show

City Experiences; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

City Experiences is seeking a Guest Experience Assistant – Pier Crew in Greater London. The role involves providing exceptional customer service at our piers, assisting guests with ticketing and boarding processes, and collaborating with the Pier team to meet revenue targets. Candidates should have a strong background in hospitality or customer service, excellent communication skills, and be available for flexible shifts, including holidays. This seasonal position offers an exciting opportunity to enhance visitor experiences on our scenic waterfront.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a guest services role.
• Ability to provide 'At Seat' service.
• Available to work shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers.
• Manage passenger flow and assist guests with boarding.
• Sell tickets for local sightseeing and attractions.

Skills

Exceptional hospitality

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Ability to upsell and cross-sell

Math skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

GCSE level English and Maths (A-C)

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Postion Assignment

Seasonal position until the end of September working on our Piers. You could at any time be working on any of our Pier locations, which include:

• Tower Millennium Pier
• Westminster Millennium Pier
• London Eye Waterloo Pier
• Greenwich Pier

Postion Summary

Operating as the first point of contact for our visitors, the Guest Experience Assistant – Pier Crew supports us in our mission to create amazing experiences for our guests by delivering a professional, polite and proactive service at the Ticket offices and across the Piers. As a member of the Pier Crew, you will rotate between working as a sales agent in our ticket office, managing passenger flow and assisting guests with boarding and disembarking of our vessels.

Customer Service

• Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our RESPECT service system
• Ensure that the highest level of customer care is shown at all times to ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for all our passengers
• Process pre booked Voucher and Trade customers accurately and efficiently at the ticket office. Deliver clear and effective communication to customers regarding service delays or cancellations.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies with customers’ tickets / boarding information
• Respond to customer queries using your knowledge of London, its attractions and City Cruises products

Safety

• Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements in accordance with the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring the safety of passengers is protected at all times
• Participate in routine safety drills to prepare for major incidents
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas
• Manage visitor flow, especially when large groups of passengers are on-board the vessel

Sales

• Work as part of the Pier team to ensure that daily revenue targets are met by selling a variety of tickets for our local sightseeing, attractions and dining products
• Actively promote our local and global products and services
• Strive to meet daily targets through a proactive and planned approach, actively promoting on-board ticket promotions as appropriate
• Account for all cash handling and credit card payments accurately and in accordance with company policy and procedures

Administrative/Other

• Completion of all pre-departure forms and checklists
• Full completion of all daily forms and logs
• Support with the delivery of special events
• Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards. Additional duties as may reasonably be required
• Be an ambassador for our RESPECT Service System
• Previous experience in a guest services/customer facing role within the visitor attraction/hospitality industry
• Previous experience providing an “At Seat” service with a willingness to proactively approach guests
• Customer service oriented – actively looks for ways to promote our business and enhance the guests’ experience
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team to achieve on-board sales/revenue targets
• Excellent communicator with the ability to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers
• Demonstrable experience in upselling and cross-selling multiple products and services
• Flexible “can do” approach with the ability to stay calm and work well under pressure
• Intermediate level maths and English language skills (minimum A-C at GCSE level or equivalent)
• Available to work shift patterns covering Monday to Sunday and inclusive of public/bank holiday and some evenings to assist with special events
• Able to work for extended periods of time without sitting

Desirable Though Non-essential

• Experience with POS systems, apps and software highly desirable
• Ability to speak a second language
• Relevant industry/customer service related qualifications
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and/or first aid qualified