TimeSaver Ride Ambassador - Dollywood Theme Park - Part Time Seasonal

All Career•Pigeon Forge, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties; all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts, and they will tell you this place is different. It’s not a difference that you can touch or see - it’s a difference you can feel. We are seeking a TimeSaver Ride Ambassador who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together and caring deeply about our brand. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests. We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. The right TimeSaver Ride Ambassador will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator. This position exists to create a Guest experience that allows more family time and less wait time. TimeSaver Ride Ambassadors are responsible for Grouping Guests at select attractions, redeeming TimeSaver Products, and ensuring upkeep of TimeSaver equipment used at designated attractions. In addition, you will be expected to fulfill duties related to TimeSaver Sales and facilitation at the Reservation Center and Theaters. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.

Requirements

Must be a least 14 years of age
Grouper/Greeter positions at the following rides: Thunderhead, Tennessee Tornado, FireChaser Express, Dragonflier
TimeSaver sales and Theater Facilitator
Must be able to operate admissions point of sale system, turnstiles, scanners, phone equipment, copier, and calculator
Must be able to access loading dock of TimeSaver attractions
Must be able to use a 2-way radio
Must be able to learn computer, computer scanning equipment, and printer equipment
Must be able to pass a typing test (score of 25 wpm or greater)
Must be able to learn computer, computer scanning equipment, and printer equipment
Excellent verbal communicator – accurate, consistent and detailed
Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check if applicable
Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees
Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in work
Must be self-motivated and disciplined
Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
Must be committed to continuous improvement
Must maintain a professional appearance with good personal hygiene
Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
Must be productive in a fast-paced environment
Must maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines
Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills
Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver projects ahead of schedule, fostering open communication and mutual support to achieve shared goals
Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
Able to perform duties consistently while creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests
Able to be flexible and handle frequent changes in priorities
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy
Must be able to communicate effectively with Guests and Hosts using approved communication methods
Able to tolerate various temperatures while working indoors and outdoors
Able to meet the physical demands of the job
Able to tolerate detergents and chemicals
Able to work on a computer/with screens for prolonged periods of time
Must be alert and attentive
Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting Guests, vendors and other employees.
Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties
Able to react quickly to emergency situations
Able to sit, stand or walk for various periods of time
Able to work in a small, confined area
Able to push and/or pull
Able to bend at the waist and knees for long periods of time
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Able to be subjected to periodic random drug screening as outlined by Dollywood policy

Nice To Haves

Previous Guest Services experience a plus

Responsibilities

Greet Guests at the TimeSaver attractions, Reservation Center, and Theaters
Communicate and enforce safety guidelines
React calmly and quickly in urgent/emergency situations.
Physically assist guests throughout the ride/attraction as required
Clean ride/attraction daily as needed
Promote the value and use of TimeSaver to Guests throughout the park
Efficiently and accurately redeem TimeSaver products for use at TimeSaver attractions
Aid Guests throughout the park regarding the proper use of TimeSaver
Learn and enforce all centralized measurement guidelines
Effectively perform TimeSaver sales processes to include (but not limited to): Selling TimeSaver products on a computerized ticketing system Creating show reservations for TimeSaver Guests Process cash, check, and credit card transactions abiding by Company cash-handling procedures Issue complimentary and discounted TimeSavers per Dollywood policies Process refunds, exchanges, upgrades, downgrades, and other special requests per Dollywood policies
Issue TimeSavers to our Guests and provide excellent service by answering questions, wayfinding, and providing recommendations for Guests to get the most out of their day
Greet Guests upon check-in at theater entrances and verify reservation log for theater seats
Clean and organize work area daily to present a professional appearance and use free time productively
Responsible for completing credit card transactions in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards
Maintain cleanliness of the TimeSaver Reservation Center
Cross train to work in other positions in support of the Front Gate operations to include (but not limited to) ticket sales and turnstile operations
Maintain a dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules
Attend all required trainings and meetings
Complete required paperwork in a timely manner
Follow all safety standards to include reporting any violations of standards