Bell Staff/Valet (The Athenaeum Hotel)/Seasonal Employment
Job Category: Hotel
Requisition Number: BELLS004877
Posted: July 2, 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time
Rate: $16 USD per hour (up to $17.50 with experience)
Location
The Athenaeum Hotel
3 S Lake Dr
Chautauqua, NY 14722, USA
Description
Chautauqua Institution owns and operates the Chautauqua Hotel Company, a historic full‑service comprehensive hotel with 150 rooms. The Athenaeum Hotel houses the Heirloom Restaurant and the Lobby Lounge. The hotel operates from late April through October, with full service during the summer season from late June to late August.
Compensation
$16.00 per hour plus tips, with potential to reach $17.50 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Welcome guests arriving and acknowledge departing guests.
- Control guest and vehicle traffic at the entrance/front circle for smooth check‑in/check‑out flow.
- Provide professional and safe valet service for guests’ vehicles, ensuring no damage.
- Transfer luggage to/from hotel rooms and vehicles by hand or with baggage carts to assist guests.
- Deliver room service, champagne, and other guest requests to hotel rooms as directed by Front Desk or Housekeeping.
- Empty water from the ice chest on the 2nd and 3rd floor and replace with fresh ice each shift.
- Acknowledge and interact positively with guests, anticipate needs, and answer questions promptly.
- Act as a runner to receive and transport materials/supplies for all departments.
- Use radio protocol to respond to calls for luggage assistance and pick‑up/delivery.
- Assist housekeeping and laundry as needed.
- Establish and maintain cooperative, productive relationships with team members and management.
- Participate actively in team meetings, training, and development programs, sharing expertise with new hires.
- Report vehicle accidents or other damage immediately to management and complete an accident report for insurance.
- Report work‑related injuries immediately to management and Human Resources using the appropriate Injury Report.
Qualifications
- No prior work experience required.
- Active driver’s license.
Schedule and Hours
Seasonal employment offering flexible schedules, full and part‑time, from June through August. Typical eight‑hour shifts, 16–40 hours per week. Schedules may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
Benefits
Opportunity to receive the traditional Chautauqua gate pass at no cost, granting access to many programs during the season.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
