Houseperson - Full Time

Take part in the sustainable travel revolution at our harbor-front, eco-conscious hotel, which is home to Vancouver's first green roof and honey bee apiary. You'll be involved in building Fairmont Waterfront's ongoing reputation of excellence, which has recently seen us recognized as the 2nd Best Hotel in Canada by the readers of Conde Nast; Fairmont Waterfront offers relaxed luxury, incredible water views and is just steps away from Vancouver's seawall, Gastown and Canada Place. About us:

Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?

• Deeply committed to sustainability and community
• More than 50% of leadership team including c-suite, are women
• Firm believers in diversity - we have colleagues from 60 countries
• Passionate advocates for the LGBTQSIA + community - 365 days of the year, gender inclusive change rooms, only hotel brand to participate in Vancouver Pride Parade, on-going diversity training for all colleagues, hotel level committee and representation
• Industry leading Leadership program and learning program through our Academies
• Great perks - 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, Benefit Plan including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
• One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program, in addition to an Employee discount card that provides up to 50% discounted rate for travel to over 5300 Accor hotels Worldwide
• Full rate of pay, $29.45/hour following 90 days of service

Houseperson - Full Time

At Fairmont Waterfront, an exceptional guest experience begins even before check-in and extends throughout every stay. As a Houseperson, the organizational support you provide to the Housekeeping team will ensure our guest rooms are well equipped and welcoming – and our guests feel valued.

What you will be doing:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Ensure Housekeeping departmental standards are followed
• Assist Room Attendants to ensure guest rooms are prepared efficiently
• Maintain inventory in the Housekeeping closets
• Respond timely to guests’ special requests for miscellaneous items i.e.: cribs, cots, extra towels etc.
• Collect dirty linen, garbage and recyclables from Room Attendants’ carts and closets
• Carpet and upholstery cleaning
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
• Report necessary maintenance items

Your skills and experience include:

• Previous Housekeeping experience an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team with minimum supervision
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Must be able to work shift work including evenings, weekends and overtime 

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

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