Overnight Bellman / Valet

The award-winning Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER invites you to experience the city like never before. Boasting an unparalleled downtown location within the HARBORCENTER complex, our hotel is steps away from Buffalo, New York's most popular attractions - from KeyBank Center to the nightlife and events of Canalside. Intuitively designed rooms and suites include local artwork, platform beds, spa-inspired bathrooms and terrific views. Panorama on Seven, our hotel restaurant, offers seasonal American cuisine, waterfront views and hand crafted cocktails. Additional facilities for your downtown visit include a fully-equipped fitness center; we also feature 6,000 square feet of event space, accompanied by comprehensive planning and catering services. And whether you're here for business or on vacation, you'll be thrilled with our location in the heart of the city's flourishing downtown district; there are countless things to do and see around here, and the Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER places them at your doorstep.

Shaner has an immediate opportunity for an Overnight Bellman / Valet to join our team at the Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER, located in downtown Buffalo just off 190, sitting at Canalside entertainment district.

The Bell / Valet Associates are typically the first staff who our guests see. First impressions are everything! We expect our Associates to provide warm, friendly service with a genuine smile and pleasant attitude. We look for staff who are willing to learn and who seek opportunities to grow. Prior customer service and hospitality experience is helpful, but not required.

Description:

• Be available to work a flexible schedule (11p-7:30a), including weekends and holidays.
• Greet arriving guests/visitors; bid farewell to departing guests/visitors.
• Assist guests and visitors into and out of their vehicles, including loading/unloading luggage.
• Ensure that all driveways are kept clear; that vehicles are not parked or left standing in illegal spaces.
• Monitor all parking areas/levels; report any vehicle/safety hazards; unauthorized personnel or potential security problems to Manager.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and organization of all work areas; rectify any deficiencies.
• Identify and explain hotel facilities and features to guests while escorting them to their room.
• Place guest luggage inside room.
• Relay accurate directions to guests on inquiries of transportation within the local area.
• Handle guest complaints by ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Deliver items to guest rooms promptly to include messages; mail and faxes; packages; flowers; sundry items requested by guest; gift items.
• Monitor and maintain appearance of lobby areas and luggage holding room.
• Ensure confidentiality of hotel guests and security of guest room access.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing all the functions of the bell staff during the overnight shift. Including, transporting guest luggage to/from guest rooms. Escort guests to rooms and inform guests of all hotel services and features. Responsible for attending to immediate needs of each guest upon arrival and follow through attention throughout stay. Thorough knowledge of all hotel services and amenities. Drive, park and retrieve guest/visitor vehicles as they arrive and depart from the hotel, courteously, safely, and efficiently according to the hotel's standards.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license in the state of hotel’s operations.
• Excellent driving record.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Ability to provide legible communication and directions.
• Previous guest relations and/or training.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent, some college preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $17.50 USD/ hour

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 8 Paid holidays
• Marriott Hotel Discounts
• 2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year at any Shaner Hotel property
• 1 Complimentary meal per shift worked
• Located on bus and metro routes

Outgoing and friendly * Previous customer service and/or hospitality experience preferred * Able to lift up to 50 lbs * Flexible schedule * Clean driving record * Valid drivers license