GUEST AGENT II
What is in it for you:
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide
Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
Complimentary uniform laundering
Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare benefits and RMT, dental, vision, and complimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through LifeWorks
Access to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
Hourly rate is from $20.88 to 26.07
What you will be doing:
Check guests in and out of the hotel with warm and engaging service
Sophisticated communication skills, both written and verbal
Focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Take responsibility for any guest inquiries and problem solve to resolve any guest issues
Must possess a professional presentation
Must be flexible in terms of working hours, including overnights
Handle cash effectively and accurately
Be fully versed and competent in all aspects of front office operations and provide the highest levels of professional, prompt and discreet guest service
Promote and recommend the use of the hotel outlets and the spa
Assist in the coordination and blocking of rooms for incoming group and tour arrivals
Other duties as assigned
Your experience and skills include:
A minimum of one year recent (in the last five years) as a guest agent in a luxury environment demanding a similar standard of guest/customer service or a minimum of one year recent (in the last five years) experience in a luxury front of house position with direct continuous guest/customer contact demanding a similar high standard of guest/customer service.
A degree or diploma in hospitality may be considered in lieu of six (6) months of the required experience
Proven ability to work well independently with minimal supervision
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent service and exceed expectations
Ability to effectively solve problems and make decisions
Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team, as well as independently
Proficient in English language, both verbal & written, with a second language being an asset
Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an busy, dynamic environment while remaining calm and collected
Must be available to work flexible hours including overnight shifts
Knowledge of computerized Front Office systems required with emphasis in Microsoft Window applications and PMS
Must have the ability to handle cash effectively and accurately
Impeccable grooming and presentation
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
Sitting for extended periods of time
Performing repetitive work
Occasional lifting and carrying of heavy loads.
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Your team and working environment:
Welcome to Canada’s Castle on the Coast. The Empress Hotel sits proudly at the centre of culture and history in Victoria, British Columbia. This is the best of all worlds – where contrast meets distinction, opulence blends harmoniously with the understated and fabled history meshes with contemporary affairs. This award-winning Victoria hotel and National Historic Site is an alluring blend of classic and contemporary, vintage and cutting-edge: Where Modern meets Iconic. Come join our wonderful team of hospitality experts!
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. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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