Relief Guest Relations Manager

Company Description

Fairmont Waterfront redefines hospitality with Pure Coastal Luxury. Our award-winning hotel, nestled on Vancouver's stunning waterfront, is consistently celebrated by top publications like Conde Naste Traveler and recognized as a Great Place to Work® Canada for a second consecutive year. We are Industry leaders in sustainability & embody our commitment to our community, featuring Vancouver's first green roof & rooftop apiary. 

Our Culture is strongly rooted in diversity, inclusion, professional growth and development - over 60% of promotions are from within. We are committed to empowering ambitious individuals to thrive. If you're a visionary who shares our values and passion for excellence, join us to help shape the future of luxury hospitality.  

Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?

• Sustainability and community commitment - recognized with 5 Green Leaves Certification rating from Green Key Global since 2011
• Empowering Women in Leadership - More than 50% of leadership team including Executive Level, are women
• Celebrating Diversity - our team represents over 60+ countries, fostering an inclusive and global community
• Strong Culture of Belonging for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community providing year-round support, including gender inclusive change rooms
• Generous perks - Enjoy discounted rates at over 5,500 Accor hotels worldwide through our Colleague Travel Discount Program* food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program
• Comprehensive Benefits - through our Benefit Plan* including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
• Dining Discounts - Get 50% off at our dining establishments in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler through our Food & Beverage Discount Program
• Exclusive Experiences - One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program
• Full rate of pay of $33.09/hour following 90 days of service

*full-time and part-time status colleagues

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Rooms, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and support all aspects of the Front Office departments, including Front Desk, Reservations, Royal Service, Concierge, Guest Services, and Fairmont Gold, ensuring adherence to service standards and providing friendly, engaging service.
• Address guest concerns promptly, tracking and communicating with relevant departments to ensure memorable guest experiences.
• Continuously seek and utilize guest feedback to improve service quality.
• Promote Accor Live Limitless to enhance on-site loyalty member recruitment and implement Room Upsell programs to drive incremental revenue.
• Review arrivals and departures, manage VIP and special request reservations, and coordinate room assignments with relevant departments.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping and Guest Services on arrivals, departures, and lobby management, and oversee tours, groups, and conferences from a Front Desk perspective.
• Communicate operational needs and important information to teams through briefings, emails, and meetings.
• Maximize room revenue by balancing rooms inventory.
• Optimize productivity through effective staffing and scheduling.
• Coach and mentor Front Office colleagues in their personal and professional development.
• Act as an active member of the Emergency Response Team, including handling emergency procedures and fire panel management.
• Ensure a safe working environment by following and maintaining Health & Safety standards.
• Assist with special projects and tasks as assigned by the hotel leadership team.

Your experience and skills include:

• Passion for guest service
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
• Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management is an asset
• Minimum of 2-year previous proven leadership experience
• Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and Guest requests
• Knowledge of Opera Property Management System an asset
• Should possess or seek certification in basic First Aid
• Strong guest service orientation and training skills background required
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Experience with a Hotel loyalty program an asset
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical Aspects of the role (include but are not limited to)

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

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. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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