Usher Supervisor |Part-Time| Rhode Island Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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Overview

We are looking for a dynamic individual that can help take our "Guest Experience" quality to the next level. The ideal candidate must exercise good judgment and public relations skills in dealing with guests, employees, and clients.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $15 to $16.

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Job expires: 08/01/2024

About the Venue

The Bank of Oklahoma Center, also known as the BOK Center, is located downtown and serves as the premier sports and entertainment venue of the greater Tulsa region. Offering a19,199-seat multi-purpose arena and 565,000 total square footage designed to accommodate concerts, family shows and other special events and has been named on multiple occasions one of the country's best venues.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and coach guest services staff to establish and maintain a positive work environment and improve the level of service they provide.

• Ensure guest compliance with all venue policies.

• Enforce policies and procedures regarding employee dress code, attendance, and behavior.

• Provide leadership, training, and motivation to guest services staff.

• Set and maintain exceptional services standards and ensure a positive guest experience.

• Support fellow Guest Services Supervisors to continue improving guest experience.

• Ensure staff is in position throughout event, assign appropriate breaks.

• Effectively communicate escalated employee issues to Event Manager.

• Be knowledgeable about facilities and surrounding areas; ensure guests have a fun and safe experience.

• You must be a team player; committed to both helping staff achieve goals and working efficiently and enthusiastically to solve customer issues.

• Communicating between departments as necessary to resolve event issues, guest complaints or emergencies (Box Office, Custodial, First Aid).

• Complete incident or injury reports for guests and staff.

• Act in a courteous and professional manner always.

• Help with escorting ADA guests to seating area (including wheelchair transport).

• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.

• Must be able to perform in a fast-paced work environment with long hours and maintain an outstanding guest-service focus.

• Work on your feet for 4+ hour shifts.

• Must have a demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.

• Exceptional Customer Service experience and skills - outgoing and friendly personality required.

• Candidate should have strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language.

• Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of team, remaining flexible in role.

• Must have the ability to work flexible schedule including long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

EEO

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.