Job Summary: The role of bell person is primarily responsible for welcoming all guests to the hotel as well as bidding them farewell. The bell person is escorting guests to and from their accommodations, orienting them with the features of the property and their accommodations, assisting the guest in any way to make them feel more comfortable in accordance with the Forbes Standards of Excellence.
Job Responsibilities:
Unload and transport guest luggage upon arrival
Assist in the transport and loading of guest luggage upon departure
Assist guests with any needs, questions, or special requests
Assist front desk staff
Assist guests with parking
Answer phones
Assist housekeeping and beach service as needed
Assist with any other reasonable request
Be aware of daily hotel activities, group and VIP arrivals.
Ensure the lobby, bell closet and work areas as well as departmental equipment are always clean and presentable
All other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs
Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English preferred
Previous experience as a bellperson preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Detail oriented and thorough
Active Listener
Knowledge of guest service operations
Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards
Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant friendly way
Ability to identify and resolve issues related to position independently
Ability to listen intently to guest while providing service
Ability to implement operations to achieve service excellence
Ability to work and lead in a diverse service setting
Ability to work and operate a handheld tablet
Qualifications
Physical Demands:
Must be able to withstand prolonged standing, walking and frequent parking/ retrieving of guests' vehicles
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Working Conditions:
Indoor and outdoor environment
Possible exposure to extreme heat or cold depending on season
Direct communication with guests at the front desk
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. St. Joe Hospitality reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.