Front Desk Associate

Job Description

Job Summary: The Event Concierge provides the first impression of service to the Piers and must wow in service and behavior. Responsible for meeting, greeting and welcoming guests, prospective guests, applicants, team members, vendors and members of the public to our venues. The Front Desk Associate acts as a liaison between the clients and guests, and, the sales and banquet departments. They are responsible in assisting clients and guests with black cars, limos and buses during events as well as coordinating valet parking during events and assisting in the role and responsibilities of the Transportation Coordinator as needed and directed.

This position is a Part-Time Role primarily based on evenings and weekends.

Compensation: Hourly $20.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Welcome all guests with a smile and enthusiasm during events

Provide assistance to any requests for guests and clients

Answer all phone calls and transfer calls to the appropriate extensions

Assist guests with valet parking, shuttle bus service and car service needs during events

Consolidate packages and coordinate pickups for items for each event

Coordinate guest parking including supervision of valet staff, bus and black car drivers.

Work closely with Chelsea Piers Guest Services Staff with regards to parking and transportation needs to include safety measures are met for all

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

High School graduate or equivalent preferred

Prior hospitality/events front service experience preferred.

Good working knowledge of the black car, valet and bus industries preferred

One-year customer service / customer contact in an equivalent position preferred

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to read, write, and speak the English language in order to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude

Ability to respond quickly to situations and provide strong problem-solving skills

Ability to read, write, and speak the English language in order to communicate with internal and external guests.

Excellent diction as to be understood clearly on the telephone with a warm, friendly, welcoming and cheerful voice

Strong administrative and computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, specifically Word, Excel, and Teams

Able to work flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels.

If Driver License acquired, must ensure safe driving and transport of supplies, and other products and must adhere to annual driver license background checks to ensure validity for driving.

Benefits and Perks Available

Complimentary Chelsea Piers Fitness Membership

Participation in 401k program

Free Daily staff meal

Pre-Tax transit program