Guest Experience Lead

Sea Life•East Rutherford, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Guest Experience Shift Lead is responsible for assisting the team with the day-to-day Guest Experience operations of the attraction. This role primarily involves serving as the department’s Supervisor on Duty and stepping into assigned host positions when necessary. Shift Leads also play a crucial role in developing front-line team members to deliver world-class customer service.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Any combination of training and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties as described; a typical qualifying background would include experience working in an office environment involving public contact.
Fun, outgoing approach interacting with others, providing service on the highest possible level, and working individually and as part of a team.
Working in a fast paced, multi-task environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of standard types of office filing systems, proper telephone etiquette and techniques; standard office software applications; standard office equipment.
Using various software applications; organize and prioritize work; perform basic research and report results; proofread material and make necessary corrections; learn and follow standard office procedures; learn appropriate filing and recordkeeping systems; select appropriate business formats; work cooperatively and effectively with management, team member, and the public.
Ability to obtain related licensures or certification as may be required to perform the essential function of the position or as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.
Minimum six months year experience working in attractions, entertainment, or other service industry roles.

Responsibilities

Delegate and monitor daily assignments for front line team members within the Guest Experience department.
Lead and motivate team members to be “guest obsessed” and provide exemplary customer service.
Uphold all health and safety policies and procedures and ensure all teams are compliant.
Assist in managing queues and guest flow within the busiest areas of the attraction in the safest and most optimal way.
Efficiently respond to guest issues and concerns throughout the day by communicating amongst relevant departments.
Initiate and organize all Host training in all primary guest experience focused areas within all attractions.
Maintain adequate documentation and training records.
Ensure team members are empowered to deliver outstanding customer service including guest recovery as needed.
Evaluate workforce performance. Coach and/or escalate as needed.
When not assigned to be the department’s Supervisor on Duty role, support the Guest Experience department in different areas such as training, auditing, employee engagement, assisting department supervisors with specific development projects and leading by example when assigned to guest experience host positions.