Valet Attendant Whitefish, MT

Averill Hospitality; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts $50 across properties

Spa/Restaurant/ Retail discounts

Job summary

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, part of Averill Hospitality, is seeking a Valet Attendant to join our Guest Services Team. You’ll greet guests, escort to rooms, assist with baggage, and deliver five-star service with a smile.

Applicants should have 2+ years in hospitality, be 18+, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This full-time on-site role offers $16/hour plus tips and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent is an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in hospitality is an asset.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license.
• Standing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required.
• Ability to work a schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Act as a host/hostess to arriving and departing guests, greet with enthusiasm and prescribed terminology.
• Escort arriving guests to rooms, handle baggage transfers, and accommodate special requests.
• Perform duties during guest departures and as needed for valet services.
• Be a team player and professionally represent the hotel to guests.
• Know hotel rooms, amenities, local attractions, and be able to make recommendations.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, one of Montana's AAA Four Diamond resorts, is seeking a Valet Attendant to join our Guest Services Team at $16 Hourly + tips! As our Valet Attendant, you’ll kickoff our guest arrival with personal assistance and assist in guest experience. Allemployees receive perks of $50 rooms at any of our properties, and discountrates at our spa, restaurant, and retail.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION PURPOSE:

Act as a host or hostess to all arriving and departingguests. Acknowledges and greets each guest with enthusiasm and prescribedterminology immediately upon the guest’s arrival and delivers service with a smile.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create excitement through guest interaction and conversation.
• Delivers five-star service by accuratelyescorting arriving guests to rooms, handle baggage transfers, and accommodate guest’sspecial requests.
• Perform same functions when guests depart
• Act as valet attendant as business needsdictate.
• Must be a team player with entire hotel staff.
• Must be courteous, friendly and able to represent the hotel professionally to hotel guests.
• Must be knowledgeable of the various types ofrooms and amenities that are available at the hotel, as well as the activitiesand services available.
• Must be very familiar with the local attractionsin the surrounding areas to comfortably make recommendations and givedirections.
• Must be service-oriented and actively lookingfor ways to help people.
• Active listener: gives full attention to whatothers are saying and takes time to understand the points being made whileasking appropriate questions and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Ability to write effectively is appropriate for the needs of teammates and guests.
• This is a rewarding and physically demandingjob. Candidates must be able to perform the required duties of a valetattendant (jogging, long periods of being on foot, extended periods of being outdoors in all types of weather, etc.)

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing,and over the phone, with Staff, Senior Management team members, and Ownership.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and problem-solvingskills.
• Use suggestive selling techniques to promote services of the hotel.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to all AverillHospitality policies and ensure departmental personnel compliance. Abilityand willingness to work with various office equipment and software systems.
• Must maintain a positive influence in the community and positive relations with area vendors.
• Able to operate manual transmission.
• Good driving record (no more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years; no DUI, DWI, reckless driving, or suspended/revoked license.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views, welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team environment, and prioritizes the team’s success above own interests.

Quality – Meets productivity standards, completes work promptly, strives to increase productivity, works quickly and efficiently.

Guest Service – Responds promptly to guests’ needs and takes ownership of the overall guest experience.

Professionalism – Respectably approaches others, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.

Profitability – Makes a conscientious effort to help minimize waste of products, equipment, and supplies to increase the department’s profitability and the entire property.

Leadership - responsible for leading FrontDesk Agents daily to ensure the overall success of the team.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION

High School or High School equivalent is an asset

EXPERIENCE/ LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in hospitality industry as an asset.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license.

NOTICE

Standing, bending, stooping, and lifting weights up to and including 50 lbs. may be required. The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be always projected.

SCHEDULE / HOLIDAYS/ PTO:

This position requires regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. Valet is expected to usually keep a 5-day-a-week schedule but adjust as needed according to business needs; for example, a 6-day week may be required during peak business periods. A work week of up to 50 hours per week can be expected. However, it can be more or less, depending on business needs. Working evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. Holidays and PTO are in accordance with the AH Exempt Employee policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, part of Averill Hospitality, offers full time, year-round employment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, 401(k) match, and company discounts at Averill Hospitality properties.

Averill Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Work in an amazing destination town surrounded by breathtaking mountains and spectacular lakes filled with year-round adventure! Enjoy world class mountain biking, hiking, fishing, ziplining, horseback riding, river rafting, water sports, Glacier National Park, and more. Need housing, then please inquire.