Water Country - Guest Relations Host
Kennywood Park · Portsmouth, NH · 2 mo ago
Art & CreativePart-time
Roles & Responsibilities
- Be an ambassador for Water Country and focus on delivering exceptional customer service to both prospective and existing guests.
- Welcome guests to the park in a warm and friendly manner.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all general park questions and inquiries.
- Convey park information, policies, and procedures to guests and other team members in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
- Courteously assist guests with questions and complaints via in-person, telephone, or email communications.
- Deescalate guest concerns with a positive attitude.
- Direct and transfer department-specific requests to the appropriate manager.
- Sell and collect tickets and season passes.
- Utilize Point of Sale (POS) technology to sell tickets, products, and services.
- Aid in administrative tasks, including reporting, data tracking, and office organization.
- Provide on-the-job training to other Guest Experience team members.
- Maintain compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe environment for colleagues and guests.
- Assist other Guest Experience departments as needed.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with New Hampshire Child Labor Laws.
- Must be able to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from scheduled shifts.
- Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner.
- Must be able to handle high-pressure situations, meet the demands of constant deadlines, and coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must possess strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Must be able to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for the majority of the workday.
- Ability to occasionally stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders.
- Ability to remain sedentary for extended periods of time, while using a computer or POS equipment.
- Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 20 pounds or more.
Working Conditions
- Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, and other weather conditions.
- Frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities.
Team Member Benefits
- Flexible schedule.
- Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments.
- Free entry to Water Country and select Herschend parks on days off.
- Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season.