Bellperson- Full Time

CoralTree Hospitality

Indio (CA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 26,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Tommy Bahama Miramonte is seeking a Bell Person to warmly welcome guests and assist with luggage on arrival and departure. You will escort guests to their rooms and inform them of hotel services, aiming to create a memorable, island-inspired stay.

You will guide guests on local attractions and transportation, maintain up-to-date knowledge of resort events and facilities, and ensure prompt delivery of items to rooms while supporting guest requests with a friendly, professional attitude.

Qualifications

Must have strong guest service orientation and ability to communicate clearly with guests and colleagues.
Attention to detail and accuracy in handling luggage and rooming information.
Ability to read luggage tags and claim checks and to write numbers on records.

Responsibilities

Greet guests on arrival and assist with luggage.
Escort guests to rooms and inform them of hotel services and amenities.
Provide information on local attractions, transportation, and schedules.
Maintain knowledge of daily events and hotel offerings to assist guests.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Luggage handling

Numerical literacy

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Punctuality

Guest service

Job description

Overview

Tommy Bahama Miramonte is an oasis at the heart of it all: a destination where guests come to escape the deadlines and demands of the everyday; where they’re inspired to soak up life’s simple pleasures and celebrate its greatest moments. The magic of this place is rooted in the land and brought to life where desert luxury meets an island state of mind and experiences that connect guests with a variety of offerings that are unique to the region. Welcome to your estate of wellbeing.

Overview

You will be the first to welcome and the last to encourage the return of all guests and visitors. You will provide assistance with luggage and transportation needs and connect our customers with distinctively different and unscripted discoveries throughout their stay.

Position Summary

The Bell Person is responsible for greeting guests as they arrive and depart from the property; and assist them with luggage. Transport guest luggage to/from guest rooms. Escort guests to rooms and inform guests of all hotel services and features. Responsible for attending to immediate needs of each guest upon arrival and throughout their stay for concierge services, etc. Thorough knowledge of all hotel services and amenities.

Salary Rate: $17.00/hour

Responsibilities

Enthusiastically welcome our guests anticipate their needs and respond promptly with your personal spirit, however busy and whatever time of day. Interact with and entertain our guests. Take initiative to go beyond the ordinary to resolve guest complaints and create loyalty Escort arriving guests, provide history tours of resort and orientations to the guestrooms. Share stories of personal experiences and provide recommendations brochures, maps, and collateral on guest activities, attractions, and places of interest. Coordinate guest requests, reservations, and miscellaneous tasks as required. Assist guests with transportation needs. Park and retrieve guest vehicles.

Qualifications/Skills

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and /or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the Team Member will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential

Ability to satisfactorily communicate (interact, understand, & respond) with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.

Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.

Ability to read information from luggage tags and claim checks

Ability to write numbers and names on claim checks and rooming lists.

Ability to effectively deal with internal and external guests, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse difficult situations.

Ability to work well under pressure and multitask.

Punctuality and reliable attendance.

Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and guests.

Essential Job Functions

Always knock and announce yourself before entering any guest room, whether vacant or not.

Transport guest luggage from the point of arrival at the hotel to their assigned room, from current room to reassigned room for room moves, and from their room to the point of departure from the hotel.

Knowledgeable of daily events and happenings in the resort by reading the Snapshot and Event Calendar.

Assist in locating guests lost luggage.

Correctly tag, store and retrieve luggage from bell closet

Identify and explain hotel facilities and features to guests while escorting them to their room.

Identify fire exit closest to guest’s room and explain safety features of assigned room.

Demonstrate use of room key to guests and place luggage inside room.

Identify and explain guest room features to include: a) air conditioning/heat units and thermostat controls, b) telephone and voicemail, c) television, d) clock, e) guest services directory, f) lights, g) bathroom amenities, i) ice machine areas, j) concierge and hotel services, k) emergency procedures.

Maintain complete knowledge at all times of:

all hotel features/services, hours of operation.

all room types, numbers, layout, décor, appointments and location.

all room rates, special packages and promotions.

daily house count and expected arrivals/departures.

room availability status for any given day.

scheduled daily group activities.

Maintain accurate knowledge of scheduled functions within the hotel to direct guests to correct locations.

Maintain accurate knowledge of local attractions and activities to recommend for guest inquiries.

Assist guests with concierge related services. Knowledge of local restaurants, unique events, city attractions, and guest amenities.

Relay accurate directions to guests on inquiries of transportation within the local area.

Handle guest complaints with patience and gracious manner.

Deliver items to guest rooms promptly to include: a) mail b) packages c) flowers d) sundry items requested by guest, e) gift items.

Monitor and maintain appearance of lobby areas and luggage holding room as well as polish/clean brass luggage carts.

Assist guests with unloading/loading of vehicles, guest requests and services, retrieval of theater tickets, flowers, etc.

Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests even when busy.

Secondary Job Functions

Deliver extra towels, bathrobes, and other items to guest rooms in the absence of housekeeping team.

Transport guests using the resort van.

Qualifications

Valid (state) driver’s license. Good driving record. Flexibility. This is a demanding business and we look for flexibility with work days and hours, but it’s also a lot of fun! Experience. Previous experience passionately providing service to others and driving all types of vehicles. People Person. The best part of serving others is creating experiences for them that go beyond the expected. Great communicator. Providing amazing experiences requires the ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and through legible writing A qualified applicant is a “people person” who is flexible with their schedule, loves to serve others, and has an impeccable driving history.

Physical Requirements

Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, such as removing guest luggage to/from automobiles and guest rooms.

Ability to grasp, push or pull heavy loads, and lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages, boxes and luggage weighing up to 75 lbs. (team lift when possible) continuously throughout shift.