Description

Do you strive to set yourself apart by your gracious service and impeccable style? Are you passionate and energetic about delivering exceptional experiences to guests in the premier luxury hotel in downtown Milwaukee? If so, The Pfister is looking for a Part Time Valet to be a part of our team and continue its iconic legacy. As a Valet, you will be responsible for welcoming guests to the Pfister from all over in a friendly manner, setting the tone for their stay!

Built in 1893, The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee has been a hotel icon for nearly 130 years. As one of the best hotels in Milwaukee and the Midwest, we continue to celebrate a grand tradition of gracious service and impeccable style. The Pfister Hotel has received AAA Four Diamond hotel status for 46 consecutive years. The hotel is one of only 11 properties throughout North America to maintain the AAA Four Diamond designation since the inception of the Diamond Rating program in 1976.

What you will be doing:

• Greet and welcome all guests, check-ins/outs, effectively resolve challenging guest requests and complaints.
• Lift, carry, load luggage onto bell cart, read and match luggage tags, write claim tickets, and escort guests to their rooms with their items.
• Park cars and ensure the front drive of hotel is guest ready at all times.
• Represent the hotel with professionalism and decorum - including remaining calm and alert, especially during emergency and/or heavy hotel activity.
• Attend all scheduled mandatory Guest Services Department meetings, trainings and hotel meetings.
• Perform all other related duties and special projects as requested and/or assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Must possess a valid driver's license, two years of driving experience and a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior hospitality or valet experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively deal with guest and employee concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills to include the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language sufficiently to ascertain information from luggage tags and claim checks to write numbers and names on claim checks and rooming lists.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and/ or carry or otherwise move packages and boxes and luggage up to 100 lbs. continuously throughout shift.
• Must be able to represent the company in a professional, well-groomed and courteous manner at all times.

What's in it for you?

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America properties
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing and spa
• Discounted parking
• "Two for one" movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career, and transfer from one property to another while maintaining your service with the company
• Early wage access
• Paid time off

About us:
A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are "People Pleasing People" who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S. based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Pfister Hotel is an equal-opportunity employer.