Gift Shop Attendant

About Us

Where Canal Street meets Bourbon Street, the Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans provides luxury accommodations amid the beating heart of the legendary French Quarter.

Discover a rich diversity of elegant comforts and conveniences, including free Wi-Fi, flat screen HD TVs, a sparkling outdoor seasonal swimming pool, an acclaimed on-site restaurant and state-of-the-art fitness facility.

Just outside, you'll enjoy a whirlwind of enchanting festivals, theater, music, cultural exhibits and culinary delights.

At the Astor Crowne Plaza, associates are family not just employees.

We offer complimentary uniforms, meals and 24/7 discounted downtown parking.

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Overview

Maintain a clean and attractive shop for guests, while offering superior customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Promote sales by using suggestive selling techniques.

Ensure that the shop is kept clean, and that displays are attractively merchandised to promote sales.


* Ensure all assigned inventory counts are accurate.


* Protect assets against losses and shoplifting.


* Handle all cash transactions accurately.

Follow proper procedures for credit card and room charge transactions and obtain proper identification and department information for all associate discounts.

• Adhere to the hotel cash handling policies.

Practice proper register operation procedures.


* Assist in the training of new staff to ensure standard operating procedures are communicated and adhered to.


* Maintain constant communication line with gift shop manager/supervisor in order to keep abreast of all shop related problems, customer requests and fast-moving items to maximize sales and guest satisfaction.


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


* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills


* Mathematic proficiency required to handle cash.


* Requires knowledge of computer equipment or other technical devices and the ability to operate cash register.


* Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Compensation
Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that ...