Vacation Experience Concierge
Alys Beach, FL, US, 32461
A TOWN WHERE EVERY DETAIL, FROM VISION TO EXECUTION, MAKES LUXURY SEEM SIMPLE.
Alys Beach is a master-planned 158-acre beach community in active development that includes luxurious private dining, recreation and retail amenities and experiences, vacation rentals and several signature annual events. With our purpose driven by excellence in accountability, commitment, integrity, passion, respect and unity, our employees are the foundation behind the beauty and design of Alys Beach.
Alys Beach offers an industry leading compensation plan, medical/dental/vision benefit plans beginning on day one; including life insurance and other ancillary benefits, profit sharing and employee perks.
Job Summary
Alys Beach is seeking an experienced Vacation Rental Concierge to provide a variety of services to our guests at Alys Beach. A Concierge provides our guests with information about our property, offers full-scale pre-arrival vacation planning and is available to assist guests while on the property.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-arrival calls, communicate via email and text as needed for all guests to assist them with pre-arrival vacation planning.
- Respond to our guests’ inquiries and questions.
- Arrange local and airport transportation.
- Assist with dinner reservations, spa treatments, golf tee times, excursions, in-home experiences, additional arrival amenities, etc.
- Maintain most up-to-date information on all local attractions, special events, restaurant offerings (Holiday menu’s/reservations), etc.
- Provide information about local on-going local activities, shopping, dining, nightlife, or recreational activities, etc.
- Plan special events, parties, or meetings, arrange childcare services.
- Work seamlessly with internal departments to make arrangements for guests.
- Assist with Alys Beach reservations (bikes, beach chairs, ZUMA classes, etc.)
- Complete guest itineraries detailing all arrangements prior to guest arrival.
- Other duties as assigned by Vacation Rental Experience Manager and Department Director.
Job Requirements
- Excellent communication skills are critical to the position.
- Maintain a positive tone and helpful attitude.
- Being a good listener to the guests and understanding their requests.
- Be extremely welcoming.
- Manage multiple tasks at once with many guests.
- Must be very well organized and be able to manage their time effectively.
- Provide our guests with expert knowledge of our property and the surrounding area.
- Know the best restaurants and attractions and any other services that our area offers.
- Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and dress when meeting our guests.
- Able to make every guest feel valued for visiting Alys Beach.
- Complete all assignments and interactions utilizing the highest Alys Beach service standards.
- Exhibit the Alys Beach Values of Accountability, Commitment, Integrity, Passion, Respect and Unity.
- High comfort level in learning new computer programs and systems.
Essential Job Functions
- Proven experience as a concierge.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in customer service.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficient in the English language.
- A great deal of patience and confidence.
- Aptitude in resolving issues with a guest focus.
- A two-year associate degree in hospitality required or at least 2 to 4 years’ experience in a hotel or resort.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
- Reports to the Vacation Experience Concierge Manager
Preferred Skills
- Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office products
- Four-year degree preferred.
Alys Beach is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Alys Beach strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Alys Beach complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.
Nearest Major Market: Panama City