Tours Team Lead

Background & Purpose of the Job

The role of the Tours Lead is to coordinate and oversee daily tour operations & responsibilities. A Tours Lead should be a leader-oriented and hardworking individual that can lead a large team within the tour operations, coordinating and managing the daily front-of-house responsibilities. They should be able to provide excellent customer service, guest service recovery and outstanding brand experiences in the Tours department at Ben & Jerry’s original factory location and the top tourist destination in Vermont. A Tours Lead will report to the Tours Experience Hospitality Manager.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the day-of tour operations including daily staff and tour schedules, call-out coverage, and seasonal outdoor & parking operations.
• Lead and oversee day-of employees working within the Tour department.
• Oversee & coordinate opening and closing procedures for the scoop shop operation.
• Perform cash handling protocols including opening/closing daily cash drawers and selling tour tickets.
• Manage and maintain the day-of online tour reservation system, which includes adding tour availability and responding to messages and booking inquires.
• Support and assist in the training of the Tours staff, as suggested by the Manager or the Assistant Manager.
• Participate in Lead training including conflict de-escalation techniques, customer service recovery options, emergency response Lead protocols and staff management & morale.
• Respond to first aid calls, initiating contact with the first aid team and filling out incident report forms.
• Perform daily tour operation responsibilities, including hosting tours, interacting with customers, maintaining tour route cleanliness, scooping ice cream/chunk samples, and selling tour tickets.
• Act as lobby tour greeter, checking in tour reservations, answering questions, and accommodating those with late or missed reservations.
• Perform daily upkeep and cleaning procedures and report maintenance concerns.
• Perform opening and closing procedures for the Tour operations including preparations, cleaning, dishwashing, restocking, and organization.
• Perform seasonal outdoor responsibilities including maintaining parking lot operations and an outdoor activity table.
• Adhere to operation protocols, including store & staff appearance, proper cash handling procedures, customer service, cleanliness, merchandising and compliance with all safety and operating standards.
• Drive consumer loyalty and excellent guest experiences by providing a fun, safe, clean, and high energy experience in the tours department.
• Participate in basic safety training and adhere to all safety protocols, including emergency response initiatives for the Hospitality operations.
• Actively support company safety goals by ensuring consistent safe work behaviors.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Must be 18 years of age, or older
• Effective problem-solving experience
• Strong representative and passion for the Ben & Jerry’s brand
• Enthusiasm for working in the Tour operations
• Customer service experience and ability to take initiative in customer interactions
• An awareness of food safety and cleanliness
• Comfortable with handling cash and operating POS systems
• Experience with public speaking
• Time management skills and reliable attendance
• Efficient with the ability to multi-task
• Outgoing, positive, friendly, and enthusiastic personality
• Ability to maintain basic safety response initiatives in the event of an emergency
• Willingness to adhere to General Manufacturing Protocols (GMP) in restricted areas
• Willingness to adhere to unique safety protocols specific to the Waterbury factory location
• Willingness to assist guests and communicate exit strategy in case of an evacuation event
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand up to 8 hours per day
• Must be able and willing to work outside
• Ability to work in traffic/parking areas of the operation
  
  

Additional Information

• Physical aspects of the job include oversize merchandise handling, bulk containers of ice cream, supply orders, general cleaning and maintenance and standing for long periods of time
• Must be available to work evenings, holidays and at least one weekend day/week. Potential to extend employment after the summer season.
  
  

Pay is $21.79 an hour and assignment is 120 days.

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