Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.
Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the countrys largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark Kennywood Park Americas Oldest Amusement Park Lake Compounce the worlds first ever Cartoon Network Hotel Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other familyfriendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.
Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos one of the leading global operators with more than 60 different assets (theme parks zoos and marine parks water parks and other attractions) spread out over various countries across Europe North America the Middle East and Australia.
The Guest Support Specialist is a fastpaced customer service job that MUST always have an upbeat and positive attitude toward customers with the ability to answer the phones in a cheerful way with each call. This role would be responsible for answering the main phone number and supporting the reception desk in an assigned office or departmental setting.
We are currently looking for a:
Splish Splash Guest Support Specialist
Roles & Responsibilities:
Greet all employees that visit the reception area in a friendly manner
Provide exceptional customer service to all employees or guests by greeting them with a smile and assisting with their questions or concerns
Answer incoming guest calls in a timely and professional manner.
Utilize Park communications devices to relay relevant information to Safety Security or other team members or leaders
Resolve any questions guests or employees may have or direct them to the appropriate person
Represent the Company well internally and externally; convey a professional and positive image of the organization and business affiliates
Respond and handle guest inquiries through website via Salesforce
Assist with payment plan reconciliation and collections as well as refunds in conjunction with the Finance Team
Perform a wide variety of administrative tasks and data entry
Utilize general office equipment to perform various administrative tasks (telephones PC POS credit card machine camera cash register etc.
Assist with scheduling and timekeeping for assigned hourly employees
Enter and receive Purchase Orders into Workday system
Assist with Inventory Transfers in the Workday system
Keep assigned reception and office areas neat clean organized and sanitary
Assist with reuniting guests with their lost belongings in Lost & Found
Promptly escalate any maintenance issues safety hazards or emergencies to the proper authorities
All other duties as assigned by leadership
Pay Rate: $19.50 / hr.
Education & Work Experience:
High School diploma GED or equivalent; Equivalent work experience will also be considered
1 years of administrative work experience preferred but not required.
Previous phone customer service or HR experience a plus
Previous amusement park theme park or waterpark experience a plus
Language: Ability to read write and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with NY Child Labor Laws
Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays
Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift
Must possess exceptional customer service skills with an ability to resolve questions problems issues and concerns in a positive and professional manner
Ability to portray a positive professional attitude
Must be proactive a quick learner and collaborate well in the workplace
Ability to communicate clearly concisely and persuasively with a wide range of diverse personnel and guests
Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook Excel Word and Power Point.
Ability to use office technology and equipment such as PC software and copier
Ability to follow direction multitask and work as part of a team as well as independently
Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time while using a computer
Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time throughout the workday
Ability to occasionally stoop twist kneel bend squat or reach above shoulders
Ability to carry push pull lift and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more
Ability to consistently use hands to grasp control move objects/tools
Working Conditions:
This role will be primarily based in an office setting with frequent interaction with other outdoor park locations
Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures including high heat cold direct sun humidity dust rain and other weather conditions
Subject to frequent interruptions constant repetitive motion high noise levels flashing lights and heavily populated environments
Subject to dust dirt and cleaning/laundry chemicals
Team member benefits:
Working at Splish Splash is about making people happy! Its about being independent and having fun making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Splish Splash employee you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!
Palace Perks & Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Ability to crosstrain and learn unique skills across various departments
Free admission to Splish Splash and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
Invitations to exclusive companysponsored employee events throughout the season
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority