Xanterra

Retail Associate - Seasonal - Grand Hotel


Pay$15.10 / hour
LocationTusayan/Arizona
Employment typeTemporary

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 34556
      Overview

      Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Retail team at The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon!

      Are you enthusiastic about caring for the comfort of guests while creating memories that last a lifetime? The Grand Hotel at The Grand Canyon - the only 3-diamond hotel in Tusayan, Arizona - has 121 standard and deluxe rooms, a retail store and the Canyon Star Steakhouse and Saloon. No matter what your job is, you play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests!

      We’re hiring a Part-Time Retail Associate to Live. Work. Explore. Just one mile from the entrance to the iconic south rim of Grand Canyon National Park!

      Job Summary:
      As a retail associate in The Grand Hotel's lobby gift shop, you will ensure our guests have a quality shopping experience. The retail associate will greet customers, assist in finding just the right items, stock shelves, inventory product, and keep the store clean. Our ideal candidate will have an energetic personality, enjoy engaging in the customer's Grand Canyon experience, and be able to operate the cash register to provide efficient check out services.

      The Details:
      Position Type: Part-Time, Seasonal

      No housing provided.

      Preferred Start Date: 5/28/2024
      Pay: $15.10 per hour
      Schedule: 20-25 hours a week - ideally a Thurs-Saturday or Friday - Sunday schedule.

      Why The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon?
      We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the only 3-diamond hotel in the region and one of the few area hotels with an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub.

      Life at The Grand Hotel:

      • A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
      • Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

      Benefits and Perks:

      • Free entry to Grand Canyon National Park
      • Free Grand Canyon Railway Train rides
      • Planned employee trips and activities
      • Exclusive retail and dining discounts at The Grand Hotel and other Xanterra properties
      • Access to hotel fitness center and pool
      • $350 Referral Bonus Program
      • The adventure of a lifetime!

      Responsibilities

      • Professionally and courteously handle the sale of retail purchases in the gift shop.
      • Demonstrate product and park knowledge while providing information to guests and vendors.
      • Perform cashiering duties properly, recording the sales in the register accurately and following correct accounting procedures.
      • Keep sales floor and stock room clean and organized; including sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, scrubbing, mopping, and trash removal.
      • Keep merchandise stocked and organized.

      Qualifications

      • Excellent customer service skills.
      • Previous retail and cash handling experience preferred.
      • Knowledge of the Grand Canyon National Park and surrounding areas a plus.
      • Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers, and supervisors.
      • Must be well-groomed and have excellent personal hygiene.

      Physical Requirements include:

      • Excellent hearing & listening skills.
      • Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
      • Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 20 lbs.
      • Must be able to bend, kneel, reach, and stretch on a regular basis.

      We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

  • About the company

      Xanterra Travel Collection is the United States’ largest park concessions management company. Combining dramatic settings and landmark buildings with