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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $10.98
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

accident insurance
critical illness insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
Telemedicine benefits
401k retirement savings plan

Job Description

Towne Park is a leading hospitality services company dedicated to creating exceptional customer experiences through its parking and guest service operations. Established with a mission to deliver smiles and memorable moments, Towne Park prides itself on providing compassionate and professional services to millions of patients, visitors, and guests across various locations. With a strong emphasis on courteous service and operational excellence, Towne Park aims to make a positive impact on every individual's day, whether by easing anxieties, providing helpful assistance, or simply creating a welcoming environment.

Towne Park operates with an employee-first philosophy, recognizing that a fulfilling career goes beyond just a job. Employees at Towne Park engage in meaningful work that contributes to both personal growth and positive community interactions. The company offers competitive compensation, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for employees to grow within the hospitality industry. Towne Park encourages its team members to bring their best selves to work every day, fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and excellence.

The role of Guest Service Associate at Towne Park is pivotal in upholding the company’s reputation for outstanding hospitality. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about offering attentive, friendly, and efficient service to guests. The Guest Service Associate is responsible for parking and retrieving vehicles in a safe, prompt manner while ensuring guests feel valued through personalized service such as assisting with luggage and answering inquiries. This role requires a professional demeanor, excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to make every guest’s experience enjoyable and stress-free.

Guest Service Associates are often the first and last point of contact for visitors, making their role essential in creating lasting positive impressions. They greet guests warmly, use polite salutations, and provide detailed information about parking procedures, local attractions, and facility amenities. The role also involves operational tasks like issuing claim checks, conducting damage surveys, and managing guest vehicular movements with care. All activities are performed with safety and customer satisfaction as top priorities.

Towne Park values reliability and professionalism in its associates and offers a work schedule that includes both AM and PM shifts, accommodating different availability needs. Compensation reflects a commitment to fairness, with a base hourly rate supplemented by tips. In addition, the company provides benefits packages for eligible employees, including accident insurance, critical illness coverage, hospital indemnity, telemedicine services, and a 401k retirement savings plan. These benefits demonstrate Towne Park’s dedication to the well-being and financial security of its employees.

The job of Guest Service Associate is physically engaging and requires individuals to be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, performing duties that involve standing, walking, lifting, and sometimes running. Towne Park promotes an inclusive work environment where reasonable accommodations are made for employees with disabilities to perform all essential functions, aligning with its commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Overall, working as a Guest Service Associate at Towne Park means joining a company that prioritizes making a difference in guests’ lives and fosters a rewarding, collaborative workplace for its team members. It’s an excellent opportunity for those seeking to develop skills in customer service and hospitality within a dynamic and supportive company that values its people and the communities it serves.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Valid driver’s license for the state or within commutable distance
  • Minimum one month related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to read and write English
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • Ability to operate a vehicle safely including parallel parking
  • Ability to work under specific directions and guidelines
  • Physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Willingness to follow safety and operational procedures

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license for the state or within commutable distance
  • One month related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
  • Ability to read and write standard English
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
  • Ability to write simple correspondence
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
  • Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s
  • Ability to perform operations using American money units
  • Ability to understand 24 hour and military time systems
  • Ability to understand rates applicable to time passed
  • Ability to operate a manual transmission highly desirable
  • Ability to perform parallel parking

Job Duties

  • Maintain pleasant, friendly and professional demeanor with all guests, co-workers, and clients
  • Acknowledge and greet guests within five feet using guest last names
  • Use salutation of the day and welcome guests to the location
  • Practice proper Towne Park phone etiquette
  • Post up in designated areas when not completing tasks
  • Park and retrieve vehicles while driving slowly and cautiously
  • Assist guests with bell services and luggage storage
  • Open vehicle and hotel doors for guests
  • Assist guests with directions, taxis, reservations and other inquiries
  • Provide information about outlets, meeting rooms, amenities, and local attractions
  • Deliver messages, items and guest amenities
  • Shuttle guests to approved locations
  • Explain parking rates and retrieval procedures upon arrival
  • Issue claim checks after receiving vehicle keys
  • Collect claim checks prior to issuing keys
  • Complete and maintain all ticket information including key tag, guest folio, vehicle location, damage survey and claim check receipts
  • Calculate and collect revenue for vehicles when needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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