Lobby Ambassador - Casual

Guest Relations

• Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
• Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
• Provide assistance to individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically-impaired individuals within guidelines (e.g., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions on paper, moving objects out of the way, or offering access to Braille or TDD phones).
• Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
• Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.
• Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings.
• Assist other talents to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.
• Open doors and assist guests/visitors entering and leaving property.

Communication

• Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
• Discuss work topics, activities, or problems with coworkers, supervisors, or managers discreetly and quietly, avoiding public areas of the property.
• Talk with and listen to other talents to effectively exchange information.
• Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette including answering the phone within 3 rings, answering with a smile in one's voice, using the callers' name, transferring calls to appropriate person/department, requesting permission before placing the caller on hold, taking and relaying messages, and allowing the caller to end the call.

Working With Others

• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other talents and departments.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Physical Tasks

• Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print).
• Move at a speed required to respond to work situations (e.g., run, walk, jog).
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds with assistance.
• Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
• Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Tag, store, and retrieve luggage from luggage storage, providing guests with proper claim tickets for their luggage.
• Transport guest luggage to and from guest rooms and/or designated bell area
• Offering and servicing welcome drinks to guests/visitors.
• Ensuring Champagne Bar is clean, tidy, always stocked
• Lobby is presented as per brand standard. Eg. (clear of used glasses, litter, stray luggage)

Greet/Escort Guests

• Supply guests/residents with directions and information regarding property amenities, services, and hours of operation, and local areas of interest and activities.
• Inform guests of property amenities, services, and hours of operation, and local areas of interest and activities. Identify and explain room features to guests (e.g., use of room key, mini-bar, ice and vending areas, in-room safe, valet laundry services).
• Assist guests/visitors in and out of vehicles, including assisting guests with loading/unloading luggage.
• Supply guests with directions.
• Arrange transportation (e.g., taxi cab, shuttle bus, limousine/sedan service) for guests/visitors, and record advance transportation request as needed.
• Communicate parking procedures to guests/visitors.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Interpersonal Skills

• Customer Service Orientation
• Team Work
• Diversity Relations
• Interpersonal Skills

Communications

• Communication
• Listening
• English Language Proficiency

Personal Attributes

• Presentation
• Positive Demeanor
• Dependability
• Integrity

Physical Abilities

• Proper Lifting Techniques
• Physical Strength

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: No related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.