Bell Captain

Bell Captain

The Bell Captain is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Bell Desk and ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional guest service through efficient luggage handling, transportation coordination, and arrival and departure support. This role serves as a working shift leader, providing direction, supervision, and support to Bell Attendants while maintaining a visible and continuous presence at the bell stand. The Bell Captain ensures all guest arrivals, departures, and requests are handled promptly, professionally, and in alignment with hotel standards, serving as a key point of contact for both guests and team members.

• Maintain a constant presence at the bell stand to oversee operations, support staff, and ensure seamless guest service delivery throughout the shift.
• Prepare and maintain the Bell Attendant schedule in coordination with the Front Office Manager, ensuring coverage aligns with forecasted occupancy, arrivals, departures, and operational needs.
• Monitor attendance and hours worked against the schedule; identify excess hours, and potential overtime, and promptly communicate concerns to the Front Office Manager.
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate Bell Attendants to ensure efficient workflow, proper guest handling, and adherence to hotel service standards.
• Provide a warm, professional, and attentive welcome to all arriving and departing guests, ensuring the bell stand reflects the hotel's standards of excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact at the bell stand for operational decisions, guest escalations, and immediate service recovery needs.
• Oversee all luggage handling operations, ensuring proper assignment, tracking, storage, and delivery of guest belongings with accuracy and security.
• Ensure all guest items are handled with care and in accordance with established procedures to prevent loss, delay, or mishandling.
• Escort guests to rooms when necessary, providing luggage assistance and offering a professional orientation to hotel services and amenities.
• Coordinate and prioritize transportation services including taxis, rideshares, private vehicles, airport transfers, and hotel shuttles.
• Communicate effectively with transportation providers to ensure timely arrivals and departures aligned with guest expectations.
• Monitor lobby activity and guest flow, directing staff to manage peak periods efficiently and maintain service standards.
• Act as a liaison between guests and hotel departments including Front Desk, Concierge, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security, and Valet.
• Ensure guest requests are properly communicated, tracked, and followed through to completion in a timely manner.
• Provide accurate information regarding hotel services, facilities, and local area attractions, and assist with guest recommendations as needed.
• Receive, log, track, and ensure secure delivery of guest packages, mail, and special items.
• Maintain strict adherence to procedures for handling guest property, including luggage storage, valuables, and special requests.
• Monitor cleanliness, organization, and readiness of the bell stand, lobby entrance, and luggage storage areas at all times.
• Report operational issues, safety hazards, or maintenance concerns immediately to appropriate departments.
• Support Notable Guest arrivals, group check-ins, and special events by coordinating staffing, luggage flow, and guest movement.
• Deliver all responsibilities with urgency, professionalism, and a strong guest-first leadership mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in hospitality, guest services, or bell/porter operations required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise and direct team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations and local area information is an asset.
• Ability to follow procedures while exercising sound judgment in guest service situations.
• Professional demeanor with a demonstrated commitment to service excellence and team leadership.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, subject to review in accordance with company policy and applicable insurance requirements.

Additional Information

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations.

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo. The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

The Knox Hotel Employer LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. The Knox Hotel Employer LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knox Hotel Employer LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training