Adventureland Park - Guest Relations Senior Supervisor

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 country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly 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.

he Guest Relations Senior Supervisor serves as a park ambassador to provide superior customer service to all Guests and support the entire Guest Experience team, while also assisting with the training and the management of the Guest Relations team.

The ideal candidate will be friendly, have strong communication skills, and have a knack for exceptional customer service.

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Adventureland Park - Guest Relations Senior Supervisor

Roles & Responsibilities

Supervisory Duties:

• Supervise the daily operations of the Guest Relations team and any other assigned departments
• Lead by example, attitude, and as a representation of Adventureland Resort’s core values
• Act as an approachable mentor and coach to all assigned team members
• Ensure compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe and productive environment for colleagues and guests.
• Become knowledgeable of performing the essential duties of all guest experience and Admissions positions and backfill these positions when needed
• Participate in all aspects of supervision of assigned employees, including hiring, orientation, training, performance coaching, and discipline.
• Ensure that all required meal and other breaks are being given in accordance with Iowa law
• Assist with team scheduling and timekeeping activities
  
  

Departmental Duties

• Be an ambassador for Adventureland Resort and enforce all policies and standard operating procedures and those of Palace Entertainment and Parques Reunidos.
• Welcome guests to the park in a warm and friendly manner.
• Serves as primary point of contact for all general park questions and inquiries
• Courteously assist guests with questions and complaints
• Deescalate guest concerns with a positive attitude
• Direct and transfer department specific requests to the appropriate manager
• Troubleshoot issues with technology, ticketing software, and Point of Sale (POS) as they arise
• Maintain compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe environment for colleagues and guests.
• Assist other Guest Experience departments as needed
• All other duties assigned by leadership
  
  

Education & Experience

• No education requirements for this role
• 2-3 years of related work experience preferred
• 1 years of previous supervisory experience
• Previous hospitality, amusement park, theme park, or waterpark experience preferred
  
  

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 Iowa Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift
• Ability to comply with all uniform policies
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations, meet the demands of constant deadlines and coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Ability to occasionally stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
• Ability to remain sedentary for extended periods of time, while using a computer or POS equipment
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 20 pounds or more
  
  

Working Conditions

• This role will be based in both an office setting as well as frequent exposure to outdoor environments
• Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions
• Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities
  
  

Team Member Benefits

Working at Adventureland Resort is about making people happy! It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As an Adventureland Resort 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 cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments     
• Free admission to Adventureland Theme Park/Waterpark and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off     
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season            
  
  

We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Adventureland Resort. Apply today!     

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