Choice Hotels International is hiring: Driver (Overnight Weekend) in Minneapolis

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.

The ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.
Position Summary

The role of Driver is to ensure 100% guest satisfaction by operating the courtesy shuttle to provide transportation to and from local destinations for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

Operates Hotel Shuttle Service

• Ensure a delightful, seamless arrival and departure for our guests.
• Greets guest and welcomes to hotel city
• Keeps current on hotel services and local attractions to answer guest questions and promote hotel services.
• Handles all guest complaints, comments, observations and challenges in a timely manner to effectively achieve full guest satisfaction
• Drives shuttle to pick-up and drop-off guests to local destinations on a by request or schedule basis
• Follows airport procedures and shuttle traffic rules to pick up and drop off guests
• Logs trips and retains fuel receipts in accordance with hotel process
• Loads and unloads guest luggage from shuttle, using cart and transporting to guest room when required
• Keeps in contact with the front office and other drivers through provided radio equipment to keep hotel informed of status and location

Completes other duties to assist hotel

• Cleans and maintains lobby area when not operating shuttle, including but not limited to; cart cleaning and polishing, washing front windows, stocking newspapers
• Assists in other departments as shuttle schedule allows, wearing provided radio to keep in contact with front desk
• Assists in arranging taxi or other transportation service for guests traveling outside shuttle's service area
• Keeps shuttle fueled and reports maintenance issues to engineering for prompt repair arrangement
• Picks up needed materials locally for departments when orders or other shipping arrangements cannot be made.

Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing the Radisson experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of, genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations.

• Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork when providing guest service and experience
• Listens, apologizes with empathy, finds a solution and follows through when resolving guest problems
• Provides Yes I Can! genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis
• Assumes the responsibility to notice when the guest is not satisfied and uses their best judgment as to when it is appropriate to use the 100% Guest Satisfaction

Performs other duties required to provide the service brand behavior and genuine hospitality

Requirement/Skills

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to exceptional guest service
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the hotel
• Adhere to safe driving practices and traffic law
• Ability to work overnights on Saturdays and Sundays including holidays
• State Driver's License with no restrictions that prevent operating hotel shuttle.
• Ability to clear all necessary airport certification requirements to operation shuttle in airport

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for entire shift
• Able to drive for long periods of time, frequently stopping and getting into and out of a vehicle
• Frequent walking while lifting
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds

Other Information

The hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day. All associates must realize this fact and be aware that at all times it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift and alter assigned duties as business dictates. In addition, this is a hospitality business, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be maintained at all times.
This position description is not intended to create, nor is it to be construed, as a contract of employment or a promise of employment. I understand that my employment is an "at-will" relationship and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected class. Our locations are drug-free and pre-employment drug tests are required. Background checks are also required before employment begins. We participate in E-Verify and those who are ineligible to work in the United States will not be considered.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.