VIP Casino Host- Full Time (Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino)
About The Position
As a member of the Casino Marketing team, the role of the VIP Host is to manage all aspects of a customer journey while on property, simultaneously coordinating with account development team members on pre- and post-trip planning. The VIP Host will constantly strive to delight our guests; exceeding their expectations through gracious, enthusiastic, and personalized service. Candidates should have sharply honed interpersonal skills; inspire confidence and exude authenticity with regard to both guest and team interactions. The ideal candidate for this position will possess inherent customer service skills, a passion for customer care, and a commitment to proactive service and recovery as necessary. Members of the VIP Hospitality team will work to resolve customer issues using a rich set of tools which include real time customer data and alert systems. Members of this team will operate in a highly collaborative way and will deliver on Harrah’s service promise, while be held accountable for all service opportunities that may arise
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Three to five years of experience in casino/hotel, customer service, host or other account manager preferred
- The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to fulfill the obligations of this position.
- Ability to think independently in making decisions to maximize customer service experience and program profitability.
- Must be proficient with customer Point-of-Service systems.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and analytical skills required.
- Must have a systematic and process oriented mindset to ensure seamless end-to-end customer experiences.
- Strong attention to detail with both trip logistics and customers.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Must present well-groomed professional appearance.
- Must be able to listen and respond to visual and aural cues, multilingual preferred.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
- Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the casino.
- Physically able to stand/walk long periods of time.
- Must be alert and observant of your surroundings.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
- Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items.
- Must be able to work with and tolerate areas containing varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds, and areas with second hand smoke
- Must be able to work at a fast pace, efficiently.
- Must be able to respond to visual, olfactory and aural cues.
- Must be able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays
Nice To Haves
- multilingual preferred
Responsibilities
- Greets guests in the casino and participates in social events and special promotions
- Uses sound judgment and makes decisions in accordance with established comp and expense guidelines
- Fully empowered with comp authority
- Maintains close ties with customers to engender loyalty
- Anticipates, responds to and consistently meets or exceeds the needs of guests including, but not limited to, transportation and accommodation arrangements
- Seamless coordination with Account Development team, New Business Team and employees throughout property (e.g. Credit, Gaming, Hotel, Food & Beverage, Transportation) to create successful delivery of pre-trip itinerary
- Finds new customers based on criteria established by property leadership
- Ability to effectively manage time and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Standing/walking on the casino floor interacting with guest 80% of the shift.
- Handles difficult guests and situations in a calm, professional and prudent manner
- Proactively identifies and resolves service failures; taking immediate action to resolve service gaps and cement player loyalty and intent to return by using comp authority or making exceptions
- Fully complies with all applicable rules, regulations, laws and policies, and conducts themselves with highest levels of integrity and honesty
- Identifies ways to increase efficiencies and to improve products or services
- Clearly communicates programs/services to necessary people, seeks their support and keeps them informed of changes that may impact the business
- Keeps track of existing products/services and/or progress on new initiatives
- Must be knowledgeable of all happenings on property and in market
- Stays up to date with the latest developments in both the local market and industry
- Complies with and upholds company expectations including Code of Commitment, policies, procedures, industry regulations, department goals and business strategy
- Gives consistent, polite, timely, and accurate information and service to all guests; taking the initiative to find the answer when unsure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
