Driver

About Us

Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, Chateau Elan began with the planting of the vineyards in 1981. From these lush vines has grown a 3,500 acre conference and leisure destination. We welcome your interest in applying for a position with Chateau Élan Winery & Resort. For many years, we have served our guests with the highest level of products and service in luxury resorts. We owe our growth and success to our associates who have served our guests with dedication and pride. The key to our continued growth is found in satisfying and exceeding our guests’ expectations. We look for people with personality, energy, enthusiasm and commitment. We nurture and train our associates throughout their tenure here. They, in turn, provide the highest level of guest service making Chateau Élan the special place it is today. Perks include but are not limited to discount hotel stays, discount spa services, discount golf, discount food and beverage, discount retail as well as access to the YouDecide® discount program. YouDecide® offerings include negotiated pricing arrangements for vacation destinations, hotels, vacation planning, rental cars, movie tickets/rentals, consumer electronics, consumer goods and services, personal services and even discounts on cell phones and plans.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? Yes

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Ensure the arrival, departure, and any other guest contact experiences are conducted in an efficient and friendly manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Comprehend and abide by all traffic regulations while transporting customers to and from the airport terminal or other designated site.

• Park guest vehicles and/or retrieve valet parked guest vehicles in a timely and courteous manner; use claim tickets to ensure appropriate delivery of vehicle. Move from door post to and from other areas throughout the hotel in response to customer needs.

• Greet guests immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Open car doors for arriving and departing hotel customers.

• Respond immediately to customer inquiries regarding hotel features, services, and assistance. •Provide clear and understandable directions to hotel facilities and nearby attractions.

• Maintain driveway traffic flow to allow main hotel entrance accessibility ensuring ample space for passenger and luggage loading and unloading.

• Listen, understand, and respond immediately to guest and associate inquiries and requests for assistance.

• Lift luggage, packages and boxes from cars, buses, vans, and carts, placing items on the ground, onto baggage carts, conveyors or other vehicles.

• Clearly communicate the features and services of the hotel facilities.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills      

• Hotel experience preferred.

• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger.

• Ability to ascertain information from luggage tags, claim checks and to identify specific airline/customer pickup and drop off points and street signs.

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages, boxes and luggage.  Sufficient manual dexterity in one hand to be able to load and unload luggage with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs and walking distances throughout the property with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Excellent driving record as verified by Motor Vehicle Report.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.