Shuttle Driver | Art Ovation Hotel Sarasota

Sarasota Art Ovation Hotel; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Art Ovation Hotel is seeking an attentive Van Driver to shuttle guests around Sarasota and assist with luggage. You will greet guests, load and unload luggage, and maintain the shuttle’s cleanliness and appearance.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to communicate clearly with guests and staff. A bilingual English/Spanish skill is a plus, with opportunities to engage guests in local activities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent, some college preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Excellent driving record.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Ability to provide legible communication and directions.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Previous guest relations and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Hotel Van Drivers operate the hotel shuttle/van to transport guests safely and courteously to their desired location(s).
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Greet arriving guests/visitors; bid farewell to departing guests/visitors.
• Assist guests and visitors into and out of the hotel van, including loading/unloading luggage.
• Ensure that all driveways are kept clear; that vehicles are not parked or left standing in illegal spaces.
• Monitor all parking areas/levels; report any vehicle/safety hazards; unauthorized personnel or potential security problems to Manager.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and organization of all work areas; rectify any deficiencies.
• Identify and explain hotel facilities and features to guests while escorting them to the hotel.
• Relay accurate directions to guests on inquiries of transportation within the local area.
• Handle guest complaints by ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain appearance of hotel van.
• Ensure confidentiality of hotel guests and security of guests’ possessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Greet arriving guests/visitors; bid farewell to departing guests/visitors.
• Assist guests and visitors into and out of the hotel van, including loading/unloading luggage.
• Ensure that all driveways are kept clear; that vehicles are not parked or left standing in illegal spaces.
• Monitor all parking areas/levels; report any vehicle/safety hazards; unauthorized personnel or potential security problems to Manager.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and organization of all work areas; rectify any deficiencies.
• Identify and explain hotel facilities and features to guests while escorting them to the hotel.
• Relay accurate directions to guests on inquiries of transportation within the local area.
• Handle guest complaints by ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain appearance of hotel van.
• Ensure confidentiality of hotel guests and security of guests’ possessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Hotel Van Drivers operate the hotel shuttle/van to transport guests safely and courteously to their desired location(s).

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license in the state of hotel’s operations.
• Excellent driving record.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Ability to provide legible communication and directions.
• Previous guest relations and/or training.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent, some college preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.