Bell/Valet Attendant

Job Title

Transport guest luggage to/from guestrooms. Escort guests to rooms and inform guests of all hotel services and features. Drive, park and retrieve guest vehicles as they arrive and depart from the hotel, courteously, safely and efficiently according to the hotel's standards.

Drive guests to local area attractions and restaurants in the company vehicle.

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.

Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.

Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level daily.

Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.

Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.

Maintain positive guest relations at all times.

Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.

Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.

Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.

Transport guest luggage from the point of arrival at the hotel to their assigned room.

Transport guest luggage from current room to reassigned room for room changes.

Transport guest luggage from their room to the point of departure from the hotel.

Assist in locating guest's lost luggage.

Correctly tag, store and retrieve luggage from holding room.

Identify and explain hotel facilities and features to guests while escorting them to their room.

Identify fire exit closest to guest's room and explain safety features of assigned room.

Demonstrate use of room key to guests.

Place guest luggage inside room.

Identify and explain guest room features to include use of:

air conditioning/heat units and thermostat controls

telephone

television

clock radio

guest services directory

mini-bar

in room safe

lights

bathroom amenities

valet/laundry services

door lock

ice and vending areas

Offer packing/unpacking service; explain pressing and laundry service.

Maintain accurate knowledge of scheduled functions within the hotel to direct guests to correct locations.

Relay accurate directions to guests on inquiries of transportation within the local area.

Maintain accurate log record of guest calls for Bell Person assistance.

Answer Bell Stand telephone within 3 rings using correct greeting and telephone etiquette.

Remain in assigned postposition, maintaining correct stance.

Retrieve guest dry cleaning/laundry from rooms and deliver processed items.

Monitor and maintain appearance of lobby areas and luggage holding room.

Polish luggage carts and maintain cleanliness of carts.

Communicate parking procedures to guests.

Assist guests with loading/unloading luggage into and out of their vehicles.

Take possession of and park vehicle.

Document location of vehicles parked in parking facility.

Ensure security of vehicle and its keys.

Date/time stamp vehicle parking ticket and file.

Retrieve guest vehicle keys from secured location and retrieve guest's vehicle from parking facility.

Release vehicle to guest upon proper authorization of claim tickets. Open vehicle doors, assist guest into the vehicle and close doors.

All other duties as required.

Experience: Prior hospitality experience, preferably in a similar position.

Education: High school diploma.

General Skills: Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest's service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.

Technical Skills: Thorough knowledge of all hotel services and amenities; ability to provide clear directions; ability to drive all vehicle types

Language: Required to speak, read and write English, with fluency in other languages preferred.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting 60 pounds, endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, reach up and down, remain stationary at times throughout work periods, and satisfactorily communicate with guests and co-workers to their understanding.

Licenses & Certifications: Valid State of New Mexico Drivers' License. Must have a clean driving record.

Rosewood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay: The pay scale for this position is between $15.00 plus tips. This is the pay range for this position that the Hotel reasonably expects to pay.

An intimate world-class retreat, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi celebrates the enduring creative spirit and traditions of the region's early Native Americans, the city's rich cultural heritage as an early Spanish establishment and its ongoing legacy as an artist colony. The name and interiors of this Santa Fe boutique hotel pay homage to the area's native Anasazi tribe, while the handcrafted textiles, paintings, carvings and baskets that make up the hotel's extensive art collection are a vivid blend of Native, Hispanic and Anglo influences. With the city's historic plaza just steps from the hotel doors, and popular destinations like Canyon Road, Taos and Bandelier National Park within driving distance, this sterling example of Santa Fe luxury hotels offers guests an experience that is uniquely New Mexican.