As a member of the Casino Marketing team, the role of the VIP Host is to manage all aspects of a customer journey while on property, simultaneously coordinating with account development team members on pre- and post-trip planning. The VIP Host will constantly strive to delight our guests; exceeding their expectations through gracious, enthusiastic, and personalized service. Candidates should have sharply honed interpersonal skills; inspire confidence and exude authenticity regarding both guest and team interactions.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess inherent customer service skills, a passion for customer care, and a commitment to proactive service and recovery as necessary. Members of the VIP Hospitality team will work to resolve customer issues using a rich set of tools which include real-time customer data and alert systems. Members of this team will operate in a highly collaborative way and will deliver on Harrah’s service promise, while being held accountable for all service opportunities that may arise
Greets guests in the casino and participates in social events and special promotions
Uses sound judgment and makes decisions in accordance with established comp and expense guidelines
Fully empowered with comp authority
Maintains close ties with customers to engender loyalty
Anticipates, responds to and consistently meets or exceeds the needs of guests including, but not limited to, transportation and accommodation arrangements
Seamless coordination with Account Development team, New Business Team and employees throughout property (e.g. Credit, Gaming, Hotel, Food & Beverage, Transportation) to create successful delivery of pre-trip itinerary
Find new customers based on criteria established by property leadership
Ability to effectively manage time and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Standing/walking on the casino floor interacting with guest 80% of the shift.
Handles difficult guests and situations in a calm, professional and prudent manner
Proactively identifies and resolves service failures, taking immediate action to resolve service gaps and cement player loyalty and intent to return by using comp authority or making exceptions
Fully complies with all applicable rules, regulations, laws and policies, and conducts themselves with highest levels of integrity and honesty
Identify ways to increase efficiency and to improve products or services
Clearly communicates programs/services to necessary people, seeks their support and keeps them informed of changes that may impact the business
Keeps track of existing products/services and/or progress on new initiatives
Must be knowledgeable of all happenings on property and in market
Stays up to date with the latest developments in both the local market and industry
Complies with and upholds company expectations including Code of Commitment, policies, procedures, industry regulations, department goals and business strategy
Gives consistent, polite, timely, and accurate information and service to all guests, taking the initiative to find the answer when unsure