Concession/Gift Shop Associate BRSE
Job Details
Tucked into the charming mountain village of Blue Ridge, Georgia in the lush Chattahoochee National Forest. The area is known as the "antique capital" of Georgia with friendly folks and an old time atmosphere. Our regular 4-hour, 26 mile round trip winds along the beautiful Toccoa River in vintage, climate-controlled or open-air rail cars.
About the role
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is a heritage railroad in northern Georgia and offers scenic railroad excursions in a family friendly environment. This position is part time and is employed by an affiliated company of Patriot Rail.
Responsibilities
- Provide superior customer service at all times.
- Update concession car/gift shop inventory to include stocking shelves and pricing items.
- Effectively operate a Point of Sale system, including handling cash, processing credit card payments/batches, making deposits and reconciling cash drawer balances at the end of shift.
- Work environment will include gift shop and concession train car.
- Prepare concession items as needed based on expected daily passenger count.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the overall Gift Shop and concession area.
- Close, clean and secure the Concession Car/Gift Shop at the end of business.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and volunteers.
- Aid in other areas as needed or directed by the Gift Shop Manager.
- Provide First Aid/CPR/AED in the event of emergencies.
- Must complete required training to be a server of Alcohol
- Must adhere to BRSE Beer and Wine Service Policy
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task efficiently & effectively
- Ability to think through problems and come up with solutions
- Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal interference
- Certified or willing to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR/AED
- Must pass a background screen to include criminal and financial
- Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
- Valid Driver’s License
Qualifications
- Associate is occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend and/or kneel and lift and/or move up to 35 lbs.
Skills
- Verbal comprehension
- Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical
- Communicate clearly instructions/directions
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Time Management
- Values time and manages time effectively
- Effectively prioritize and can manage a broad range of activities
Benefits
At Patriot, we value our relationships – with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships.
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