What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Gate/Admissions position at PYEK?
Description
Position Overview:
As the first point of contact for guests, Front Gate Team Members at Typhoon Texas play a crucial role in delivering outstanding Texas-friendly service and ensuring a seamless entry experience. Responsibilities include greeting guests with a warm "Howdy," performing bag checks, selling tickets and processing season passes, operating ticket scanners, and assisting with general inquiries. By upholding Texas-friendly service and park standards, Front Gate Team Members ensure every guest has a Good-Clean-Fun time at Typhoon Texas!
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide outstanding customer service. Warmly greet each guest with a “Howdy” and embody a Texas-friendly attitude.
- Drive sales initiatives by upselling targeted products to enhance the guest experience.
- Answer any guest inquiries when applicable and escalate concerns or complaints to a supervisor or coordinator when necessary.
- Operate the point-of-sale system (POS) and accurately process payments in an honest, organized, and efficient manner, adhering to Typhoon Texas procedures.
- Check guests’ belongings for prohibited items and enforce the bag check policy and other security measures.
- Operate a ticket scanner to scan season passes and tickets in accordance with established procedures.
- Staff the exit gate and ensure guests who plan to return the same day receive a hand stamp.
- Track and log counts of all guests who leave for the day and those who plan to return at designated intervals.
- Staff the stanchion areas as directed and politely enforce Typhoon Texas policies with guests.
- Ensure the parking lot is free of trash before opening.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the aisles, countertops, displays, and storage areas.
- Inform guests of waterpark policies in a courteous and professional manner as needed.
- Monitor the front gate area for security breaches or suspicious activity and report to leadership.
- Proactively identify operational or equipment issues and collaborate with a supervisor to resolve them.
- Follow all Pyek Group and Typhoon Texas policies and procedures.
- Embody Typhoon Texas’s moment making keys of intentionality, Texas-friendliness, safety, cleanliness, and fun throughout all departments.
- Assist with other responsibilities, roles, departments, or park locations as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- May be required to lift 25–50 lbs.
- May be required to work in various weather conditions, such as direct sunlight, high temperatures, or rain.
- Must be able to multitask and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to communicate in a positive and professional manner and work well with others.