365 Parking Looking for Welcome Ambassador at Toronto, ON Full Time

Greet and escort guests to rooms. Open doors and assist guests/visitors entering and leaving property. 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, mix-bar, ice and vending areas, in-room safe, valet laundry services). Transport guest luggage to and from guest rooms and/or designated bell area. Assist with luggage storage and retrieval. 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.

Follow all company policies and procedures, and report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager. Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, and maintain confidentiality of proprietary information. Welcome and acknowledge all guests, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. 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 as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Guest Relations

§ Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest’s name when possible.

§ Engage with guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings

§ Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.

§ 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.

§ Address guests’ service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.

§ Provide guests with assistance parking and retrieving their vehicles as requested.

§ 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).

§ Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.

§ Assist with responsibilities and duties in the absence or heavy volume in other areas of the Welcome Office (i.e. Wheels)

§ Thank every guest upon departure, invite them to return, and wish them a fond farewell.

§ Provide a high level of cleanliness in the lobby and luggage storage areas.

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.

 Tag, store, and retrieve luggage from luggage storage, providing guests with proper claim tickets for their luggage.

Working With Others

 Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.

 Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.

Critical Tasks

Safety And Security

 Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.

 Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.

 Maintain awareness of suspicious persons on property premises.

 Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).

 Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.

Policies And Procedures

 Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.

 Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.

 Ensure uniform, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

 Follow company and department policies and procedures.

 Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.

 Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

 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 employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.

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 employees to effectively exchange information.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

 Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Certification

Previous experience working in a customer service environment

Fluent in English. Proficiency of a secondary language would be an added advantage.

Must be organized and detail oriented.

Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Must have a valid driver’s license

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.

 Full use of cognitive abilities in order to operate a motor vehicle safely.

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

At Marriott, we are committed to putting our associates first and their health and safety are our highest priorities. This position requires associates to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per current Public Health Agency of Canada standards or approved for a Human Rights accommodation.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Notification To Applicants

W Toronto takes seriously its obligations under provincial human rights and accessibility legislation (such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, and Nova Scotia Accessibility Act). We are happy to provide accommodations to job applicants needing assistance. If you require an accommodation in relation to this job posting, our online application or an interview, please call 905-366-5227 or email [email protected] and a member of our Human Resources team will respond to your request. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accessibility accommodation as part of the recruiting process.