Event Associate/ Weekends Only

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Overland Park, Kansas, is seeking outgoing Andretti Associates responsible for providing exceptional guest service. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in guest service, strong verbal communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, lively environment.

Responsibilities include anticipating guest needs, assisting with guest recovery, and performing departmental duties. Candidates should be prepared to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, and be able to carry out physical tasks as required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year prior guest service experience, preferably in hospitality or entertainment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are needed.
• Ability to perform duties in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and respond to guests in a friendly manner.
• Assist with guest recovery and notify managers.
• Perform opening, running, and closing duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service experience

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

We're always looking for bright, talented and outgoing people. An Andretti Associate is responsible for anticipating guest needs, exceeding expectations and implementing creative solutions to provide exceptional Guest service. All positions are responsible for assisting guests in various areas and in many capacities, listening to requests in a friendly manner, while following Andretti Indoor Karting and Games high standards of quality to ensure Guest satisfaction.

• ANTICIPATES AND RESPONDS TO GUESTS IN A FRIENDLY AND POSITIVE MANNER WITH A SENSE OF URGENCY.
• ASSISTS WITH GUEST RECOVERY AND NOTIFIES MANAGER TO ENSURE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES.
• COMMUNICATES CLEARLY AND PROFESSIONALLY WHILE INTERACTING ENTHUSIASTICALLY WITH GUESTS AND FELLOW CO-WORKERS.
• WORKS AS A TEAM PLAYER IN MEETING GUEST NEEDS, AND ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTES TO THE EFFORTS OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS.
• ATTENDS ALL REQUIRED DEPARTMENT AND COMPANY MEETINGS AND TRAINING SESSIONS.
• KNOWLEDGEABLE OF FACILITY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
• PERFORMS OPENING, RUNNING, AND CLOSING DEPARTMENT DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

1+ year prior guest service experience required preferably in a hospitality, restaurant or entertainment setting. Excellent verbal communication skills needed. Attention to detail, Guest focused and the ability to perform job duties in a fast paced and amplified (loud) environment. Work days, nights, holidays and/or weekends as required. Ability to use a point of sale system and other electronic equipment as needed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Andretti Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical abilities include:

• PERFORMS FUNCTIONS WHICH REQUIRE ORGANIZATION, BENDING, REACHING, TURNING, LIFTING, CLIMBING AND STOCKING UP TO 30LBS
• SOME POSITIONS REQUIRE WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
• WALK OR STAND FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
• DESIRE AND ABILITY TO SMILE THROUGHOUT SHIFT