Valet Attendant - Part Time, Year Round

Mohonk Mountain House; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY is seeking a friendly Guest Services Attendant to warmly welcome guests and assist with luggage and valet parking. You will provide directions, local recommendations, and guest information with a polished, professional demeanor.

The role emphasizes courteous service, thorough knowledge of resort amenities and safety, and the ability to work outdoors and handle busy periods while maintaining a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and 21+ years old (or 20+ with 2 years licensed driving).
• Valid New York State Class E Chauffeur's license or equivalent; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests by name on arrival, unload/load luggage from cars.
• Attend to guests' information, directions, and messages.
• Familiarize with local roads and attractions to guide guests.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and orient guests to rooms.
• Transport luggage to hold room or guest room.
• Orient guests to room features and services.
• Assist with check-out by helping move luggage to cars or storage.
• Operate vehicles safely and in compliance with resort rules.
• Unload luggage and perform basic vehicle checks as needed.
• Maintain a neat guest service area and support other staff as needed.
• Answer guest questions with a friendly demeanor and positive attitude.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Customer service

Professional appearance

Tools

Adding machines

Computers

Telephones

Hand-held radios

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This Guest Services Attendant is responsible for welcoming and assisting prospective and current guests at the resort. Responsibilities include assisting guests with their luggage and valet parking. The qualified candidate must have an outgoing, friendly personality, great customer service skills and a neat, professional appearance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Greets all arriving/departing guests by name when available, unloads/loads luggage from automobiles and provides directions/orientation to resort.
• Attends to Guest's needs, i.e., information, directions, delivery of messages. etc.
• Familiarizes self with local roadways, highways, attractions and general landscape of the area and provides accurate information/directions to guests.
• Provides all guests with a pleasant experience by presenting self in a friendly and knowledgeable fashion.
• Transports luggage to Luggage hold room or Guest room.
• Orientates guests to room features and services.
• Provides service to Guest during check-out by removing Guest's luggage from their room to either the Guest's automobile or luggage storage room.
• Operates vehicles safely while driving and/or parking in compliance with Mohonk Mountain House Traffic Rules and Regulations.
• Drives, parks, parallel-parks, and backs up vehicles using only side mirrors when necessary.
• Performs automobile and others inspections by touch, sight, sound and smell.
• Operates a motor vehicle with either a standard or automatic transmission and perform routine care of that vehicle.
• Valet parks guest automobiles, secures windows and doors and retrieves automobile from parking lot.
• Demonstrates knowledge of automobile security systems and kill switches.
• Operates a variety of vehicle types and drives them according to the methods recommended by the manufacturer. Parks vehicles according to department policy and ensures diesels are properly connected during cold weather.
• Parks automobiles in a timely fashion to assist in alleviating congestion of automobiles in front of resort.
• Assists with jump starts, tire changes and gasoline refueling in accordance with department policy.
• Connects/disconnects battery operated vehicles into/out of charging stations.
• Fulfills the responsibilities of a Porch Attendant as needed.
• Acts as an ambassador of the Resort when taking up luggage, explaining layout, activities, safety features, resort policies, amenities, etc.
• Delivers Gift Shop orders, shopping orders, ice, firewood, dry cleaning and other items requested by guests.
• Supplies wood for and maintains the fires in the public fireplaces.
• Maintains all equipment belonging to the department in an operational fashion by appropriately using the equipment and repairing it as necessary.
• Maintains a neat and clean Guest Service area. Includes the cleanliness and appearance of the Guest Service desk, office, storage room, Bellperson's lounge, porch and roadway. May include the removal of dirt, snow, glass, etc.
• Takes immediate corrective action to resolve guest complaints. Refers unresolved complaints to the immediate attention of the Concierge, Bell Captain and/or Guest Relations Manager.
• Shovels or brooms snow or scrapes ice from automobiles and pathways.
• Carries out Guest shopping requests as directed.
• Secures items stored in Guest storage areas and ensures safe-keeping. Keeps all items in an organized, neat and secure fashion.
• Learns and familiarizes self with all desk functions to include, but not limited to, assisting with trip coordination, dry cleaning, cash drawer and accounting practices, trip sheet initiation and completion, ensuring all guests are appropriately handled, etc.
• Works outdoors and exposed to natural elements.
• Works in stressful situations and under pressure. Adapts to changing priorities and maintains composure.
• Analyzes problems and develops and implements action plans to address problems.
• Works independently and as part of a team.
• Speaks, reads and writes the English language and communicates in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hears verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
• Sees close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Grasps, lifts, carries and maneuvers up to 75 pounds to process luggage and firewood.
• Pushes, pulls and maneuvers a loaded luggage cart weighing up to 400 lbs. in/out of elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 500 feet.,
• Reaches with hands and arms, bends, kneels, stoops, twists and flexes arms, walks up and down stairs/inclines, sits, climbs up/down ladders or stands for up to 5 hours at a time.
• Walks up and down a flight of up to 100 stairs frequently throughout a shift. Shovels snow for long periods of time (up to a total shift of 8 hours). Walk up to 15 miles.
• Operates and uses electronic equipment such as adding machines, computers, telephones and hand-held portable radios.
• Adheres to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
• Learns and successfully demonstrates the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
• Learns and retains knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House and services.
• Maintains a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other staff.
• Attends events, programs, and trainings as needed to enforce and support Mohonk Mountain House policies and culture.
• Answers guest questions with accurate information and demonstrates a friendly and helpful personality by smiling, eye contact, initiating conversation and engaging with others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
• Valid New York State Class E Chauffeur's License, or equivalent. License must be free of serious and multiple infractions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.