Guest Experience Lead: Education

Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Job Summary: The Guest Experience Shift Lead is responsible for assisting the team as a part of the day-to-day Guest Experience operations of the attraction. The Shift Leads’ primary responsibilities include serving as the department’s Supervisor on Duty and assuming the role of assigned host positions, where necessary. Shift Leads also have a day-to-day role in developing our front-line team members to deliver world-class customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delegate and monitor daily assignments for front line team members within the Guest Experience department.

• Lead and motivate team members to be “guest obsessed” and provide exemplary customer service.

• Uphold all health and safety policies and procedures and ensure all teams are compliant.

• Assist in managing queues and guest flow within the busiest areas of the attraction in the safest and most optimal way. • Efficiently respond to guest issues and concerns throughout the day by communicating amongst relevant departments.

• Initiate and organize all Host training in all primary guest experience focused areas within all attractions. Maintain adequate documentation and training records.

• Ensure team members are empowered to deliver outstanding customer service including guest recovery as needed.

• Evaluate workforce performance. Coach and/or escalate as needed.

• When not assigned to be the department’s Supervisor on Duty role, support the Guest Experience department in different areas such as training, auditing, employee engagement, assisting department supervisors with specific development projects and leading by example when assigned to guest experience host positions.

• The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and may require undertaking such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the role

Qualifications & Experience

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED. Customer service experience is preferred. Minimum six months year experience working in attractions, entertainment, or other service industry roles preferred. Any combination of training and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties as described; a typical qualifying background would include experience working in an office environment involving public contact.

Fun, outgoing approach interacting with others, providing service on the highest possible level, and working individually and as part of a team. Working in a fast paced, multi-task environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of standard types of office filing systems, proper telephone etiquette and techniques; standard office software applications; standard office equipment. Using various software applications; organize and prioritize work; perform basic research and report results; proofread material and make necessary corrections; learn and follow standard office procedures; learn appropriate filing and recordkeeping systems; select appropriate business formats; work cooperatively and effectively with management, team member, and the public

Licenses and Certifications:

Ability to obtain related licensures or certification as may be required to perform the essential function of the position or as required by law.

Benefits

• Health care options (medical, dental, and vision plans)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Merlin Magic Pass for friends and family to enjoy the parks and attractions
• Recognition programs and rewards
• 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Numerous learning and advancement opportunities

Pay Range

From USD $18.50/Hr.