Train Attendant (Part Time) - Orlando

As a Train Attendant, you will be an integral part of the Onboard Service team, playing a crucial role in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for our Guests. If you’re a people-person looking for a role where you’ll be empowered to own your zone, inspired to learn, and have the confidence to bounce back from setbacks, this is the perfect opportunity!

Pay

$20.00 an hour

Responsibilities

• Guest Services
  • Assist Guests in locating their seats and escort them as appropriate.
  • Provide assistance with Guest baggage where feasible.
  • Confirm seat assignments.
  • Provide Food & Beverage service to Guests throughout the train, using strategic selling techniques (QR ordering, cart service).
  • Have complete knowledge of all F&B menu offerings.
  • Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages along with snacks adhering to Company standards; ensure Guests are satisfied with their selections and engage in friendly conversation throughout.
  • Serve alcoholic beverages adhering to Company established standards, including visually checking and verifying proper identification.
  • Assist in handling, diffusing, and solving escalated Guest concerns in an open, friendly, professional, and confident manner.
  • Pay close attention to Guests with special needs, Guests with children, or Guests with heavy luggage, and assist as needed.
  • Ensure that all possible assistance and information is provided to Guests during regular and irregular service.
• Communication and Coordination
  • Assist the Onboard team in using designated communication systems to confirm the train is ready for departure and arrival.
  • Maintain communication with the Onboard team on the train and leadership throughout the shift as needed.
  • Deliver public address announcements according to standard, providing friendly journey information and a positive message to Guests.
  • Ensure that all possible assistance and information is provided to Guests during periods of service disruption.
  • Work with Ancillary team and leadership to coordinate and maintain marketing efforts within onboard events.
  • Monitor and review all Brightline communication channels, including our company intranet, bConnected, during work hours to ensure all company and department communications and notifications are promptly reviewed.
  • Coordinate and physically execute the movement, placement, and retrieval of service carts between trains, platforms, and Commissary locations to support onboard service operations.
• Safety and Compliance
  • Ensure that all Onboard activities are carried out safely and to Brightline’s standards of quality.
  • Report safety concerns to the Onboard Supervisor immediately.
  • Follow Company protocols to manage any unscheduled or emergency situations as trained.
  • Inspect service support areas to ensure adherence to Company sanitation requirements.
• Inventory and Financial Management
  • Process credit card transactions for purchases via a mobile Point of Sale device.
  • Receive and inspect all F&B carts with Train and Commissary Attendants to ensure all products are consistent with our opening inventory for the designated shift.
  • Monitor onboard offerings and inventory levels and advise the Onboard Supervisor on needed items.
• Training and Reporting
  • Assist in training newly hired Train Attendants on Brightline’s steps of service and safety standards.
• Maintenance and Cleanliness
  • Provide light cleaning and resetting of the train, including passenger areas and restrooms, at station turn-around and final terminals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, some college or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in guest service, sales, or food & beverage service.
• Must be able and willing to work any shift, as well as on weekends and holidays based on operational needs and train schedules as necessary.
• Must be able to complete Food Handler and Responsible Vendor certification within 90 days of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety protocols and the ability to report concerns promptly.
• Understanding of foodborne illness prevention and health regulations.
• Proven ability to effectively interact with Guests, management, and Teammates under pressure.
• Skilled in professionally handling and resolving escalated Guest concerns using strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the adaptability to handle a variety of situations.
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills for engaging with Guests, Teammates, and stakeholders.
• Ability to clearly convey information and instructions.
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with Brightline standards.
• Good physical condition to handle the demands of the job, including performing all safety-related procedures in a moving train environment and performing manual tasks.
• Capable of climbing, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, and bending repeatedly for extended periods, frequently lifting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able and willing to work any shift or on weekends and holidays based on operational needs as necessary.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• This position is very active and the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl all day.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds.
• Objects weighing 70 pounds or more must be accompanied by a second individual to avoid injury.

Travel

75%