Your exciting new role is waiting for you at Rocky Mountaineer. Our world-renowned luxury train travels from Denver through Glenwood Springs to Moab, Utah.
Salary is $18.00 an Hour. In lieu of vacation time, you will be paid an additional 4% of hours worked on each paycheck. This position schedules you for Part-time, less than 30 hours, in a week. Additional evening shifts maybe available.
Joining our Denver Station team at Rocky Mountaineer means surrounding yourself with great people, achieving extraordinary outcomes and making life changing experiences not only for our guests but each other.
Join Our Team.
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Rocky Mountaineer (RM) is the world’s largest privately-owned luxury passenger rail service. We are committed to living our values: Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes.
The Guest Experience Specialist (GES) reports to the Station Management team.
This position is responsible for providing excellence in guest satisfaction through direct service to guests at the assigned destination. The GES is a problem-solving champion, empowered to make decisions on behalf of the company.
This position is deemed Safety Alert since regular access to an active railway area is required. The GES is part of the Destinations Guest Operations (DGO) team, responsible for the health and safety of colleagues, guests, the public, property, and the environment.

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Key Areas of Accountability*
Guest Experience

• Execute the daily operations of the station to provide world-class service to guests and to deliver on RM’s brand promise enabling the creation of life changing experiences.
• Respond knowledgeably to guest questions related to their trip by being well versed in RM products.
• Monitor and action communication channels (e.g. station email inbox, personal RM email, voice messages, MS Teams).
• Prepare documentation, manifests, supplies, and check-in/scanning equipment for daily operations.
• Maintain station supplies inventory (e.g. luggage tags, amenity kits, office supplies), communicate with the designated team members or partners to order and replenish as required.
• Respond to questions and/or prepare manifests for hotel partners, tour groups, and sightseeing tours.
• Complete daily operations tasks as required.
• Greet guests, perform check-in duties, answer questions, and provide direction to ensure smooth transfers to/from the train.
• Document and communicate concerns from guests, Onboard team, internal/external partners, and resolve or escalate as required.
• Deliver special guest requirements, including accessibility needs, as required.
• Order transportation (e.g. taxis, ride share) as required.
• Operate equipment for guests requiring mobility assistance (e.g., wheelchair, mobility lift).
• Maintain station/siding aesthetics in line with the RM standard by cleaning platform and public areas and restocking supplies.
• Assist with station/siding traffic flow as required by guiding motorcoaches, luggage trucks and directing guests and public.
• Perform tagging, sorting, scanning, loading, unloading, and delivery of guest luggage, as well as preparing luggage reports and assisting with misdirected luggage.
• Ensure safe boarding and offboarding of vehicles; transportation to and from station/sidings; use of mobility equipment; movement around stations/sidings; and provide relevant safety commentary.
• Public speaking in front of large groups and/or on microphones.
• Escort guests by motorcoach/shuttle to/from partner hotels/sidings, and provide commentary en route when required.
• Escort guests on transfer and provide commentary en route as required.

Safety and Security

• Adhere to RM’s safety and security standards so that safety hazards and concerns are mitigated/reduced for RM guests, team members, and partners.

Qualifications
Education/Certifications/Knowledge

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License desired
• A second language is considered an asset

Experience

• Experience in tourism, hospitality, and/or customer service desired
• Familiarity in world class guest experience, and/or luxury brand an asset

Skills

• Professional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Confidence and competency with public speaking in front of large groups and/or on microphones
• Strong time management and administrative skills
• Ability to juggle several tasks and take initiative
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional, accountable, and responsible work ethic
• Ability to work in a high volume and high demanding environment
• Ability to handle difficult scenarios and conversations in a calm, consistent, and professional manner
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Energetic, motivated, hardworking, and committed to guest service
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to adapt to new technology and learn platforms
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds and to repeatedly carry and safely load luggage into a transport truck

Work Environment/Physical Requirement

• Schedule regularly includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and split shifts as per train arrival/departure schedules. Overtime may be required for irregular operations or delays
• Requires work in a Safety Alert environment including railway tracks, moving trains, and other vehicles
• Requires outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions
• Must be legally allowed to work in the United States for the full duration of the operating season (April-October)

Salary

• Salary: $18 an hour
• End-of-the-Season bonus

Eligible Benefits
All team members regularly working less than 30 hours per week will be eligible for these benefits:

• Travel emergency assistance
• Business travel accident insurance and business travel emergency medical insurance
• Vacation pay, Sick-time, Holiday pay
• 401K Safe Harbor plan with up to a 4% employer matching contribution

COVID-19 Vaccination
Rocky Mountaineer (RM) is committed to the safety and health of our team members through providing a safe working environment.
Therefore, all individuals who will start working with RM on March 7, 2022, onwards, will be required to present proof of vaccination confirming they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their employment. An individual is fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving their second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or their first dose of a one-dose approved vaccine by the FDA, including under an EUA, or, if vaccinated outside the United States, by the WHO.
Note: Reasonable accommodations will be considered if they comply with the medical, religious, or other exemptions
Rocky Mountaineer is an equal opportunity employer, driven by our values of creating meaningful moments, being one team, and achieving extraordinary outcomes. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18.00 per hour