FAIRMONT Looking for Front Office Agent – Royal Service at Banff, AB Full Time

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It’s the perfect work/life combination.

Front Office Agent – Royal Service

Are you a professional Hotelier who’s looking for a Front Office position to share your expertise from a busy and fast paced Hotel/Resort? Are you an incredible multi-tasker who is passionate about providing excellent service? If so, we are seeking a Fairmont Ambassador who prides themselves on their problem solving, communication and relationship building abilities to act as the first point of contact to our guests.

Rate of Pay: Starting at $17.24 per hour + Commissions. Full rate after one year is $20.97 per hour

What is in it for you:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500 – lifetime), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform (LifeWorks) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
• Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Banff Springs and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What you will be doing:

• Proudly promote the hotel / resort facilities, looking for opportunities to enhance and add a personalized experience
• Processing all external and internal calls by redirecting calls or directly assisting the caller.
• Taking ownership of the caller’s requests or complaints and ensuring follow-up according to the hotel’s standards.
• Maintaining knowledge and awareness of all departments within the hotel, in particular Housekeeping, Maintenance, Resort Activities, Guests Services and Food & Beverage.
• Maintaining accurate records of guest calls to maintain data integrity.
• Maintaining knowledge of the hotel’s emergency procedures and dispatching as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Service focused personality is essential
• Previous expierence working in a hotel / resort as a front desk agent / concierge an asset
• Previous experience in call centre or reservations centre an asset
• Prior experience working with Opera or a related system an asset
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
• Comfortable sitting for long periods of the day

Your team and working environment:

• Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel
• Close proximity to multiple ski resorts in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer
• Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality.
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APPLY TODAY: For more information on working and living in at Fairmont Banff Springs, please visit www.banffspringsjobs.com

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