Guest Services - Blackberry Mountain

Blackberry Farm•Blackberry Mountain, KY

3d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking friendly, welcoming attendants to join our legendary guest services team. This critical, first-impression position earns competitive pay, exciting benefits, and rewarding travel and dining perks. Ideal candidates will be well-spoken, polite problem solvers who demonstrate a passion for pleasing others and an interest in building a meaningful career with a hospitality leader. Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, continue the traditions of unparalleled hospitality and luxury that have always been the hallmark of the Blackberry brand. Combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and captivating natural setting, the two resorts create vacation experiences unlike any other. A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Hospitality experience required
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, team members, and managers
Basic knowledge and understanding of math
Must be able to remain calm under pressure
Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals
The job entails excessive lifting of luggage and other guest requests, such as trays and packages
The position requires one to be on feet for most or all of the shift
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Strong self-motivator and ability to motivate others

Responsibilities

Review daily traces to determine guest needs.
Maintain a calm & courteous attitude to ensure guest satisfaction
Ability to effectively communicate accurate information to guests and other team members
Escort guests to their rooms with a proper and accurate tour
Observe the property for cleanliness, and all is in order
Assist with vehicles, parking, and pulling around
Prepare all reports for the guest service team.
Ensures that meeting rooms are set up for group use
Assists with cooking school & special event set up
Maintains bikes, bike racks, and golf cart inventories
Completes daily rounds to ensure a 5-star appearance
Meets and exceeds all guest requests
Check-ins and check-outs, including luggage delivery and removal
Maintains fireplaces and the appearance of the pool
Prepares meeting areas when groups are scheduled and any other special activities
Set up/ takedown of outdoor functions
Sweep and cobweb the outdoor common areas of the property
Flexibility with scheduling for weekends and holidays
Have excellent knowledge of the property and all the activities it has to offer
Follow instructions from your direct supervisor
Knowledge of MS Office
Assists guests with questions
Greets guests upon arrival
Provides safe transportation for on the property or off-property activities
Assists with the cooking school and special event setup
Assist all other departments to meet the guest's needs
Be familiar with all of the company’s past, present & future.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.