This is the job description for DOOR PERSON
Job Title: Bell Person
Department: Front Desk
Company: Dimension Hospitality
Reports To: Bell Captain
Supervises: N/A
Job Purpose: To serve hotel guests during their stay by making it easier and more enjoyable to arrive, check in and stay at the property.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Escorts incoming hotel guests to rooms and assists guests with luggage.
2. Attends and participates in monthly front desk meetings.
3. Inspects guest’s room to ensure that it is in order and that supplies are adequate.
4. Explains features of room such as operation of radio, television, telephone, in-room movie system, etc.
5. Offers information pertaining to available services and facilities of hotel, points of interest and entertainment attractions.
6. Pages guests in lobby, dining rooms or other parts of property. Delivers messages and runs errands.
7. Maintains courtesy van consisting of washing, cleaning, and fueling.
8. Raises, lowers, and ensures proper handling of American flag.
9. Maintains lobby in a clean and tidy manner; this includes, but is not limited to ashtrays, trash, seating areas, front doors, floors, etc.
10. Maintains the front porte-cochere by picking up trash, cleaning oil leaks, shoveling snow, melting ice, hosing off sidewalks, etc.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills:
1. Carry out specific oral or written instructions, frequently following a routine.
2. Do the same task over and over, frequently in the same way.
3. Lift and carry things like luggage, trays of dishes, and bags of golf clubs.
Job Qualifications: Describe the minimum qualifications needed to complete the job responsibilities.
Education HS Diploma or equivalent
Experience None required
Licenses/Certifications N/A
Management Activities: Check all that apply
Interview, select and train associates
Set and adjust associates’ rates of pay and hours of work
Direct the work of associates
Appraise associates’ productivity and efficiency for purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status
Handle associate complaints
Discipline associates
Plan the work
Determine the techniques to be used
Apportion the work among associates
Determine types of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment/tools used or merchandise to be bought, stocked & sold
Control the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies
Provide for the safety and security of the employees or the property
Plan and control the budget
Monitor or implement legal compliance measures
Customarily and regularly direct the work of at least 2 or more full-time associates or their equivalent (1 full-time associate at 40 and 2 half-time associates at 20 hours each, are equivalent to 2 full-time associates).
Authority to hire or fire other associates, or makes suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing , advancement, promotion or any other change of status of other associates are given particular weight.
Discretion & Independent Judgment: Answer all questions and provide multiple specific examples.
Question Answer (If yes, give multiple examples)
Does this position have authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement management policies or operating practices? No
Does this position have authority to commit the employer in matters that have significant financial impact? No
Does this position have authority to waive or deviate from established policies and procedures without prior approval? No
Does this position have authority to negotiate and bind the company on significant matters? No
Is this position involved in planning long or short-term business objectives? No
Does this position represent the company in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes or resolving grievances? No
Does this position have authority to make an independent choice, free from immediate direction or supervision or make decisions or recommendations that may occasionally be reviewed, revised or reversed? No
Physical Requirements: Indicate requirements that are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Working Conditions: Indicate the environmental aspects of the job.
Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequent sitting with some walking and standing. Frequently lifts/carries up to 10 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Continually works in normal office conditions and in close proximity to others.
Additional physical and visual requirements (check all that apply) Additional working conditions (check all that apply)
Identify and distinguish colors X Outdoor weather conditions
X Stand for long periods of time Extreme cold (non-weather)
X Walk extended distances Extreme heat (non-weather)
Lift/carry 6-25 lbs. X Wet or humid conditions
Lift/carry 26-50 lbs. Near moving or mechanical parts
X Lift/carry over 50 lbs. On high precarious places
X Reach hands and arms in any direction X With fumes or airborne particles
X Kneel and/or stoop repeatedly Near toxic or caustic chemicals
X Able to work overtime and/or irregular hours Near risk of electrical shock
X Near loud noises
In areas of strong vibration
Other______________________________
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Final Job Title: Bell Person Approved FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Approved Job Grade: Date Job Evaluated: May 1, 2014
I have been given the opportunity to review this position description and have discussed the requirements of the position with the hiring supervisor. I understand this position description represents the minimum performance requirements of the job.
Associate: ____________________________ Date: _______________
Supervisor: ____________________________ Date: _______________