Shuttle Driver

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management in Plano, TX is seeking a courteous bell attendant to support guest services, transport guests, and manage luggage with a focus on safety and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include driving guests to the airport and local areas, assisting the front desk, and maintaining lobby areas. A professional demeanor and knowledge of local attractions are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B license required.
• Positive, professional attitude in guest interactions.
• Knowledge of local hotel operations and city geography.
• Ability to follow traffic regulations and safety rules.
• Proficiency with basic computer and phone systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive guests between airport, hotel and local area.
• Open/close vehicle doors for guests and assist with luggage.
• Assist front desk with guest requests and delivering items to rooms.
• Maintain lobby and baggage areas clean and organized.
• Greet guests and provide directions, recommendations and travel info.
• Follow safety procedures and report incidents to management.

Skills

Valid Class B license

Guest service mindset

Knowledge of hotel & city

Traffic rules comprehension

Computer/phone/office equipment

Adaptive under pressure

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for all guest service functions, including driving courtesy vehicles on surface streets and freeway. Also responsible for maintaining bell station, greeting guests, handling guest luggage, providing directions, assisting the front desk in answering phones and delivering items to guest rooms.

Essential Job Functions

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Drive guests between airport and hotel and the local area. Obey all traffic rules and speed limits for safe, accident-free trips.
• Open & close vehicle doors for guests.
• Check guest luggage for both day and overnight visits.
• Assist guests with storing and retrieving their luggage, and if requested, from their vehicle.
• Utilize bell carts to transfer luggage and packages to and from rooms, vehicles, and/or loading areas.
• Assist guests with storing and retrieving their luggage from the vehicle.
• Run hotel errands as instructed by management.
• Maintain and clean the designated lobby station and baggage room.
• Ensure that lobby area and front exterior/interior of the hotel is neat and clean at all times by picking up trash, adjusting furniture to proper positions.
• Stand by ready to assist guests, greeting and welcoming guests to the hotel.
• Assist in providing travel directions, recommendations for local attractions, restaurants and other services.
• Answering Phones to assist PBX/Guest Calls
• Restocking supplies at the front desk and business center – i.e. cookies, paper supplies.
• Clean and inspect hotel vehicles. Maintain vehicle cleanliness, pump gas, and obtain oil changes.
• Complete vehicle mileage reports.
• Prompt reporting of all emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, mechanical problems and safety hazards to management.
• Maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Adhering to hotel taxi stand requirement and agreements.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor/manager.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to supervisor/manager.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Assists other Front Desk Personnel when need.
• Perform any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager.

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Hotel may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below, when applicable

• Valid Class B license is required.
• Professional, positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and team members.
• Knowledge of hotel and the city.
• Ability to understand and obey all traffic rules, speed limits and federal, state and local driving regulations.
• Ability to operate a computer, printer, copier, and telephone.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient while maintaining a pleasant cheerful demeanor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical work is a primary part of the job, and it is performed both inside the hotel, and inside and outside of a vehicle.
• The work involves exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dirt, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
• Lifting up to 100 pounds.
• The job requires close and distance vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status