Shuttle Driver

Work in an amazing destination town surrounded by breathtaking mountains and spectacular lakes filled with year-round adventure
Enjoy world class mountain biking, hiking, fishing, ziplining, horseback riding, river rafting, water sports, Glacier National Park, and more...

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, one of Montana's AAA Four Diamond resorts, is seeking a Shuttle Driver to work with our Transportation Team.  

Act as a host or
hostess to all arriving and departing guests. 
Acknowledges and greets each guest with enthusiasm and prescribed
terminology immediately upon the guest arrival and delivers Service with a Smile.

MAIN DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create excitement through guest interaction and
  conversation
• Delivers five-star service by accurately greeting
  arriving guests at Airport/Train Station, handle guest baggage, and accommodate
  guests special requests.
• Perform same functions when guests depart
• Act as valet attendant as business needs dictate
  when shuttle schedule is not conflicting.
• Must be a team player with entire hotel staff.
• Must be courteous, friendly and able to
  represent the hotel professionally to hotel guests.
• Must be knowledgeable on the various types of
  rooms and amenities that are available at the hotel, as well as the activities
  and services available.
• Must be very familiar with the local attractions
  in the surrounding areas in order to comfortably make recommendations and give
  directions.
• Must be service-oriented and actively looking
  for ways to help people.
• Active listener: gives full attention to what
  others are saying and takes time to understand the points being made while
  asking appropriate questions and not interrupting at inappropriate times.  Ability to write effectively as appropriate
  for the needs of teammates and guests.
• This is a rewarding and physically demanding
  job.  Candidates must be able to perform
  the required duties of a Shuttle Driver (lifting, light running short distance,
  long periods of being on feet, extended periods of being outdoors in all types
  of weather, etc.)

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Ability to communicate effectively
  verbally, in writing, and over the phone, with Staff, Senior Management team
  members, and Ownership.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal
  and problem-solving skills.
• Use suggestive selling techniques to
  promote services of the hotel.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to
  all Averill Hospitality policies and ensure departmental personnel compliance.
• Ability and willingness to work with
  various office equipment and software systems.
• Must maintain a positive influence in
  the community and positive relations with area vendors.
• Able to operate a manual transmission.
• Good driving record (no more than 3
  moving violations in the last 3 years; no DUI, DWI, reckless driving, or
  suspended/revoked license.
• Teamwork- Balances team and
  individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others views, welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team environment,
  and prioritizes the teams success above own interests.
• Quality-Meets productivity
  standards, completes work promptly, strives to increase productivity, works
  quickly and efficiently.
• Guest Service- Responds promptly to
  guests needs and takes ownership of the overall guest experience.
• Professionalism- Respectably
  approaches others, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and
  consideration regardless of status or position, accepts responsibility for own
  actions, follows through on commitments.
• Profitability-Makes a conscientious
  effort to help minimize waste of products, equipment, and supplies to increase
  the departments profitability and the entire property.

QUALIFICATION
STANDARDS

EDUCATION

• High School or High School
  equivalent is an asset

EXPERIENCE/ LICENSES
OR CERTIFICATES

• Minimum
  of 2 years experience in hospitality industry an asset.
• Must
  be at least 18 years of age with a valid drivers license.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, part of Averill Hospitality, offers part and full time, year-round employment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, and company discounts in Whitefish, Montana's premier leisure and outdoor activity destination on the shores of Whitefish Lake.

Averill Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.