About the Role
Join Barclays Center as a Guest Services Supervisor and contribute to creating unforgettable live experiences. We are a dynamic community passionate about sports and entertainment, dedicated to nurturing our team members and fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction to foster and maintain a pleasant, friendly, and professional demeanor with guests and staff.
- Maintain a fun, friendly, and safe environment in assigned sections.
- Deploy staff for assigned events and posts, including assigning breaks and tasks.
- Train staff in basic guest service skills and monitor interactions to ensure high guest satisfaction.
- Provide leadership and guidance to staff, serving as a mentor and coach.
- Administer performance reviews, counseling, and disciplinary documentation in accordance with policies and union contracts.
- Escalate employee issues to Guest Services Managers and work with HR to resolve them.
- Assist with basic service tasks such as covering shifts, providing wheelchair escorts, monitoring aisles, taking tickets, and directing guests.
- Maintain positive working relationships with all building departments to ensure guest needs are met.
- Ensure equipment is checked out, utilized properly, and checked back in.
- Work with Security to ensure suites are clear of guests and lost items post-event.
- Establish standards for excellent customer service and a positive attitude when interacting with guests, vendors, and employees.
- Complete assigned tasks within guidelines and deadlines.
- Effectively and calmly interact with angry or emotional guests and employees.
- Follow all operating policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of related work experience, preferably 1 year in the sports and entertainment field.
- 2 years of experience leading teams.
- Reliable, punctual, and regular in attendance.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from Barclays Center; parking will not be provided.
- Must have the ability to read, write, and understand English in a working environment.
- Must maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance that conveys professionalism.
- No visible tattoos or facial piercings.
- Must be available to work at least five (5) evening events per week, including all events on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Holidays may also be included.
- Maintain company confidentiality.
- Employees may be assigned to work positions located outside.
- Walking and standing occur 90% of the time (4-6 hours per shift).
- Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
- Ability to push/pull up to 200 pounds.
- Expect to work 2-4 hours per shift in a confined area as an Elevator Operator.
- Employees may be scheduled to work until 12:00 am or later.
Skills
- Genuine passion for service
- Strong teamwork abilities
- Effective communication skills
- Guest-centric approach
- Proactive problem-solving
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to take direction well
- Exceptional guest and client service capabilities
- Able to work well with different personalities in a fast-paced environment with constant deadlines
- Able to handle highly sensitive and confidential information
- Exceptional interpersonal and telephone skills
- Able to work evenings and weekends
- Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another, without the loss of efficiency or composure
- Ability to memorize, recollect, and quickly retrieve relevant information
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ABI
Location
- Barclays Center
Work Type
- Part-Time Hourly
- Non-Exempt
Experience Level
- 2 years of related work experience
- 1 year in sports and entertainment field (preferred)
- 2 years experience leading teams
Salary/Compensations
- $26.00/hour
About the Company
- At Barclays Center, we're more than just a venue – we're a dynamic community driven by a shared passion for creating unforgettable live experiences.
- We're dedicated to nurturing our team members and empowering them to thrive in an environment where innovation, collaboration, and a love for sports entertainment intersect.
- Our four company values: Care, Integrity, Accountability, and Growth Mindset, are reflected in everything that we do here at Barclays Center.
