Front Services Runner

Location	Wetumpka, AL
Department	Front Services
Shift	All Shifts
Type	Full-Time
Date Posted	12/29/2023
Date Closing	5/15/2024
Positions	1

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Native American Indian Preference in hiring policy is adhered to at all times; Wind Creek Hospitality does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender or religious orientation. Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Complaints about the recruitment or selection process for employment should be directed in writing to office of the President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality Authority.

Job Overview:

Must be able to work any shift.

Front Services Runners play a vital role in making guests feel welcome and important by ensuring that their cars are parked and retrieved with friendly, courteous and expedient service. Runners are also responsible for handling the guest’s luggage, ensuring that guests are comfortable and satisfied in their room upon arrival.

Purpose:

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System:

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Projects a positive image
Greets and acknowledges all guests upon arrival and departure
Opens guest car doors
Accurately fills out proper documentation, safeguards company assets, uses guests’ names during transactions and allows quick location and retrieval of guest vehicles
Issues Valet tickets upon arrival according to guidelines
Inspects and documents vehicular damage
Processes Valet retrievals as per guidelines
Keeps office areas, parking lots, lobby area and front drive clean and orderly to ensure that space usage is maximized
Explains parking options to guests as needed
Lifts, positions, and removes barricades and signs in order to open or close parking areas
Actively greets guests and opens doors to hotel
Executes required guest service standards to ensure guests are happy and well served
Handles and delivers guest luggage and belongings at check-in and/or checkout
Escorts guests to front desk and guestrooms as needed
Performs room orientation according to established standards
Stores and returns stored guest luggage as needed
Actively resolves guest issues and disputes
Disseminates information to guests regarding the property, hotel, promotions, etc.
Reduces claims by strict adherence to departmental policies & procedures
Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: (please ensure you meet the listed requirements prior to applying)

High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
Good writing and verbal communication skills required; a skills test will be administered and candidate must achieve at least 70% skills pass rate- required
Must have the ability to safely operate automatic transmission vehicles
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Must be able to complete a timed running test
Must have and maintain valid state-issued operator driver’s license
Must be able to successfully pass a MVR (motor vehicle report) check
Any DUI conviction within the last three (3) years will disqualify any applicant
Ability to also safely operate a manual transmission vehicle, in addition to automatic transmission, is preferred
Successfully meet the standards set by an interview panel regarding communication skills, guest services skills, and obvious demonstration of a naturally outgoing, friendly, helpful personality and positive attitude
Must successfully pass job interview, including a guest service audition
Must be able to stand, walk, or run for entire shift
Must be able to run to retrieve vehicles and run to valet booth after parking vehicles during the entire shift
Must be able to endure outside elements/conditions – heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.
Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced, high volume environment
Must be able to operate standard office equipment – phones, computers, etc.
Must be in good physical condition and able to pass a physical fitness test if administered
Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment
Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
Must have a Tribal Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) as a requirement for this position

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE IN HIRING POLICY SHALL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES

On-line applications are accepted at http://www.windcreekhospitality.com/Careers. For internal employees please submit your Internal Job Posting Form to your property’s Human Resources office.

Complaints about the recruitment or selection process for employment should be directed in writing to office of the President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality.