Since 1978 The Inn at Little Washington, located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, has been one of the most decorated restaurants and hotels in the world. There is no better time to join in out growing team of exceptional people. On-the-job training, advancement potential, flexible schedules, amazing benefits, and competitive pay. Your next career awaits.
Some of our awards include Michelin 3 Stars, Forbes 5 Stars, AAA 5 Diamonds, and Wine Spectator Grand Award. Member of Relais & Chateaux.
Why join our team:
We offer:
- Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)
- Paid time off (Full time employees)
- 401(k) retirement plan with match
- On-the-job training
- Employee education allowance
- Advancement potential
- Flexible schedules
- Employee appreciation events
- Complimentary uniforms
- Delicious family meals daily prepared by the chefs
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive pay
www.theinnatlittlewashington.com
SUMMARY
Assist in dailyFront Office operations and deliver a Five-star, Five-diamond experience to allguests. Maintain all aspects of the front desk and hotel driveway to ensure aluxury experience. Serve as a support to the Front Office team and deliver anexceptional first impression to all arriving guests.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Parking guestsvehicles and assisting with carrying bags to guests' rooms
Assist withopening doors and check coats for guests
Must be a strongambassador for The Inn in all of their interactions with our guests thosestaying overnight in one of our 23 beautiful guest suites, as well as thosedining with us in our world-famous dining room
Have the abilityto multi-task in a fast-paced environment which includes, but not limited to,greeting guests, parking vehicles, escort guests to rooms, deliver luggage toguestrooms in a timely manner, open doors for guests entering and leaving theproperty, organize and store luggage and maintain the cleanliness of the frontdriveway
Must demonstrateexcellent communication skills, and have the ability to meet the expectationsof a 5 Star/5 Diamond property by providing top-notch guest service skills
Must greet allguests as though you are welcoming them to your own home
An eagerness tolearn new information with a positive attitude
Able to takeconstructive criticism to help improve faults
Must meet ForbesStandards in all daily operations and guest interactions
Be anticipatory ofguest needs and respond to guest inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Must maintainprofessional etiquette with all guests and employees
Constantly monitor the lobby, public areas and front driveway to ensurethe areas are clean and free of debris
Assist guestswith directions
Communicateparking instructions to guests if self-parking is preferred
Must be able toexplain room features if a guest inquires
Must follow alldisinfecting and sanitization policies
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Must have a validdrivers license and be able to pass a background check and motor vehicle check
Able to drive both amanual and automatic car
Must be at least 16years of age
Excellentcommunication skills
Must be willing tocomply with the Inns grooming standards Any visible tattoos must be coveredby the uniform and men should be clean-shaven at all times
Desirable
6 months to 1 year of customer serviceexperience
Prior experience at a 4 or 5 star luxuryproperty
Ability to communicate in a language otherthan English, preferably Spanish or French
Certification in CPR
SKILLS
Ability to communicate in English both orally and written
Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written
Must always be organized and maintain cleanliness of the front drivewayand valet stand
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to cross-train across multiple departments and assist when needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to lift 30+ lbs
Able to stand, bend and walk for long periods of time
Frequent or occasional need to perform the following physical activities:reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting and climbing
**The Inn at Little Washington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws**