Van Driver

Huntington Hotel Group; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group is seeking a friendly and efficient Van Driver to enhance guest experiences through excellent service and timely transportation. The ideal candidate will assist with guest arrivals and departures, ensuring a smooth and welcoming atmosphere. Key responsibilities include vehicle management and customer interaction, requiring effective communication and a valid driving record.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers.
• Must have a valid, excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Transport customers to and from the airport or designated sites.
• Greet and assist guests with luggage and inquiries.
• Maintain traffic flow at the hotel entrance.

Skills

Excellent driving record

Customer service

Patience

Communication in English

Job description

Job Title: Van Driver

Department: Front Office

Reports to: Front Office Manager and Supervisor

Job Description

Ensure the arrival, departure, and any other guest contact experiences are conducted in an efficient and friendly manner. Comprehend and abide by all traffic regulations while transporting customers to and from the airport terminal or other designated site. Park guest vehicles and/or retrieve valet parked guest vehicles in a timely and courteous manner; use claim tickets to ensure appropriate delivery of vehicle. Move from door post to and from other areas throughout the hotel in response to customer needs.

• Greet guests immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Open car doors for arriving and departing hotel customers.
• Respond immediately to customer inquiries regarding hotel features, services and assistance. Provide clear and understandable directions to hotel facilities and nearby attractions.
• Maintain driveway traffic flow to allow main hotel entrance accessibility ensuring ample space for passenger and luggage loading and unloading.
• Listen, understand and respond immediately to guest and associate inquiries and requests for assistance.
• Lift luggage, packages and boxes from cars, buses, vans and carts, placing items on the ground, onto baggage carts, conveyors or other vehicles.
• Clearly communicate the features, and services of the hotel facilities. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
• Experience, Skills and Knowledge
• Hotel experience preferred
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger.
• Ability to ascertain information from luggage tags, claim checks and to identify specific airline/customer pickup and drop off points and street signs.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages, boxes and luggage. Sufficient manual dexterity in one hand to be able to load and unload luggage.
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs and walking distances throughout the property.
• Excellent driving record as verified by Motor Vehicle Report. Must have the ability to communicate in English.