Job Description
This is a full time position paying £10.42 per hour
Position Summary
City Cruises UK is part of the City Experiences division of the Hornblower Group, a global leader in world-class experiences and transportation services. We operate public dining and sightseeing cruises as well as private charters for corporate events, birthday parties, weddings, or other special occasions across London, Poole, and York.
The Guest Experience Assistant – Boat Crew supports us in our mission to creating amazing experiences for our guests by delivering a professional, polite, and proactive service throughout their journey. As a member of our onboard team, the Guest Experience Assistant will also operate as a member the Crew, supporting the captain in routine and emergency situations such as the recovery of man over board, crowd control, evacuation, firefighting, first aid and any other safety matters as required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Customer Service
- Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our RESPECT service system
- Ensure that the highest level of customer care is shown at all times to ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for all our passengers
- Greet and welcome guests onboard our vessels in a polite and courteous manner at all times
Safety
- Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements in accordance with the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring the safety of passengers is protected at all times
- Participate in routine safety drills to prepare for major incidents
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas
- Manage visitor flow, especially when large groups of passengers are on-board the vessel
- To ensure safe mooring of the vessels at all times with extreme caution when embarking and disembarking passengers in accordance with the Company’s SMS.
- To report any maintenance checks or incidents as per the Company’s SMS.
Sales
- Work as part of the onboard team selling drinks, snacks and upselling Meal Deals.
- Actively promote our local and global products and services
Administrative/Other
- Completion of all pre-departure forms and checklists
- Full completion of all daily forms and logs
- Support with the delivery of Special Events
- Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time
- Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards
- Additional duties as may reasonably be required
- Be an Ambassador for our RESPECT Service System
Requirements & Qualifications
- Previous experience in a guest services/customer facing role within the visitor attraction/hospitality industry
- A willingness to proactively approach guests
- Customer Service orientated – Actively looks for ways to promote our business and enhance the guests’ experience
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team to increase on-board sales
- Excellent communicator with the ability to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers
- Demonstrable experience in upselling and cross-selling multiple products and services
- Flexible “can do” approach with the ability to stay calm and work well under pressure
- Intermediate level Maths and English language skills (minimum A-C at GCSE level or equivalent)
- Available to work shift patterns covering Monday to Sunday and inclusive of public/bank holiday and some evenings to assist with special events
- Able to work for extended periods of time without sitting
**Post holders will be required to serve alcohol and must therefore be over 18**
Desirable though non-essential
- Experience with POS systems, apps and software highly desirable
- Relevant industry/customer service-related qualifications
- Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and/or first aid qualified
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- York, YO1 7DP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many years customer service experience do you have?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: BoatCrew_York
Expected start date: 17/04/2023