Bell/Valet Supervisor

Located in the heart of Seattle's downtown, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a historic landmark in the city.  Be a part of history, providing service to our guests in an iconic and luxurious setting.  We look forward to welcoming you to the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel located in the heart of Seattle.

Under the direction of the Director of Guest Services, the Bell/Valet Supervisor will be responsible for supporting their manager in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of Bell Services, Door and Valet Services. This role is pivotal in providing engaging, sincere, personalized service and is one of the ways our Guest Services colleagues and leaders are turning moments into memories for our guests at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. The Bell Services Supervisor will ensure that all standards, procedures and guest satisfaction objectives are met and exceeded on a consistent basis.

What's in it for you:

• $23.23/hour + tips
• Employee travel program offered discounted rates in Fairmont's and Accor worldwide
• Parking/Commuting discounts
• Medical, dental, vision insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available, Free base employee only medical insurance
• 401K retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
• Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining room
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains a high level of professionalism in all aspects of job performance.
• Ensures guests are recognized upon arrival, receiving a warm greeting and appropriate assistance
• Ensures Fairmont standards, procedures, and practices (LQA, Forbes, etc.) are followed by providing the highest quality of colleague training, monitoring performance and providing coaching on an on-going basis
• Takes responsibility and ownership in creating personal connections through emotional luxury between colleagues and guests
• Assist in achieving labor productivity standards by actively increasing or decreasing staffing levels to meet business demands
• Policies are adhered to in order to prevent damage and loss of guest’s belongings and hotel property.  Responsible for regular maintenance of equipment including hotel vehicle(s), bikes and bell carts
• Promotes positive colleague relations through an environment that encourages open communication trust and mutual respect
• Performs any and all other tasks which are assigned by management.

• Minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in Valet/Bell operations.
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities and handle a multitude of tasks, colleagues and guest requests
• Passion for guest service, strong guest service orientation and training skills required
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Windows XP and MS Office required
• Need a valid driving license
• Ability to work a variety of hours/days/holidays/weekends as business needs require
• Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Must be able to stand on feet throughout the shift, with intermittent periods of walking;
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs at shoulder height;
• Must be able to occasionally push/pull up to 75 lbs
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand & arm movements frequently, and squeezing & overhead reaching occasionally. 
• Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis;
• While primarily an indoor job, must be able to walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, heat);
• Must be able to climb stairs occasionally, both indoors and outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, heat).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All offers contingent on background check and E-Verify.

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