Drift Palm Springs- Overnight Guest Experience & Safety Ambassador

About Us
TMC Hospitality was founded in 2016 by Philip Bates as an offshoot of TMC Group to bring its innovation and purposeful disruption to the hospitality industry. As a forward-thinking hotel development and management company focused on elevating hospitality from a service to an experience through strategic development, investment, and brand creation, the group has two hotel brands, Bode and Drift, in addition to Buttonwood Farm & Winery that cater to the concept of social group travel and experiences. Bode, with a location in Nashville, redefines traditional travel by creating flexible spaces that expertly blend the style of vacation rental homes with the comforts and conveniences of a boutique hotel. Drift, with locations in San Jose del Cabo, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and Nashville on the horizon, is a modern hotel concept for independent and group travelers who value adventure and culture with minimalist yet intentional details and amenities. 

Drift Palm Springs is searching for a dependable individual who is passionate about hospitality, has working knowledge of safety & loss prevention for hotels/resorts, and can lead the overnight operations of the property. Our Overnight Guest Experience & Safety Ambassador operates with the highest levels of integrity, diligence, service and attention to detail. We offer full and part time employment, competitive wages and an excellent benefit package! Apply today!

About the role

The Overnight Guest Experience & Safety Ambassador (OGESA) is responsible for the overall guest experience between 10pm and 6am.  The OGESA will ensure all guests checking into the hotel after 10pm receive a warm welcome while also performing a variety of Front Desk, security, Housekeeping, and Concierge duties to meet business needs and positively impact the overall guest experience as well as the safety & security of the facility. The OGESA is key to recognizing, mitigating, and communicating opportunities to enhance the guest experience and safety each evening.

What you'll do

  • Anticipate guests’ needs and respond quickly & professionally to all guest requests

  • Provide information on resort amenities and facilities

  • Communicate and proactively recognize guest’s special occasions and celebratory events through hospitality gestures that enhance the guest experience

  • Monitors flow of traffic within parking lot and public area; directing guests as appropriate and escorting non-guests off property

  • Assists in Guest Pre-Checkin and Check-in process

  • Responds promptly to Emergency situations and alerts Management when needed

  • Monitors public area restrooms for both cleanliness and safety throughout the evening

  • Inspects rooms as needed

  • Must be tech savvy, adhering to the process of communicating promptly with the Remote service team and management via Work Chat in regard to Guest requests/issues, and guest complaints while maintaining professional dialogue with guests and finding resolutions to satisfaction.

  • Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features/services, activities, and events.

  • Inspect, plan and ensure that all materials, workspaces and equipment are in complete readiness for service.

  • Be able to communicate effectively with guests and provide exceptional customer service

  • Adhere to hotel requirements for guest/employee accidents or injuries and in emergency situations.

  • Respond promptly to and acknowledge all guests, however busy and at whatever time of the day.

  • Maintain positive guest relations at all times

  • Troubleshoot and resolve light maintenance and Housekeeping requests (e.g., fixing minor issues with room facilities or delivering housekeeping supplies to a room).

  • Perform regular rounds of the property to ensure guest safety and the security of the hotel’s assets.

  • Monitor security cameras and report any suspicious activities.

  • Respond to guest inquiries and emergencies in a calm and professional manner.

  • Ensure all doors, windows, and other access points are secure during the night.

  • Complete a detailed daily activity report at the end of each shift.

  • Document and report all incidents or issues to hotel management.

  • Communicate with the day team to ensure a seamless handover at the end of the shift.

  • Follow all safety and security protocols, including emergency procedures, fire safety, and guest safety measures.

  • Ensure that the lobby, front desk, and public spaces remain clean and organized throughout the night.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma 

  • Prior experience in a guest service role, including working knowledge of security procedures and protocols and emergency preparedness

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Ability to handle guest issues professionally and calmly.

  • Highly developed interpersonal skills

  • High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods

  • Maintain high ethical standards and professionalism.

  • Multitask and prioritize as necessary to meet customer needs.

  • Ability to work independently with high levels of productivity and excellent judgment on overnight shifts

The pay range for this role is:

25 - 25 USD per hour (Drift Palm Springs)

10 Rooms

Palm Springs, CA

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