Reporting to the Director of Front Office the role of AFOM is responsible for a seamless operation of the Front Office department at all times.
What is in it for you :
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues
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 companymatched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
Competitive salary starting at $57074 depending on experience level
What you will be doing :
Supporting company and hotel policies and procedures including the promoting and participation in Colleague Engagement Health and Safety Voice of Guest Forbes Luxury Standards and ALL Loyalty Program
Participating in scheduling ordering and financial reporting
Ability to work effectively and provide leadership in a management team with shared responsibilities.
Oversee Front Office daily operations as manager on duty with direct accountability for leadership of Front Office operations (Front Desk Guest Services Reservations and Royal Service).
Coaching and development of Colleagues to ensure service standards and goals are met and exceeded
Responsible for ensuring that all guest issues / complaints receive prompt action and follow up and are communicated effectively to all relevant areas.
Taking charge of Groups and Tours from a Front Office perspective from preconvention meetings to onsite support for Directors and Guests
Liaise with key departments (Housekeeping Food & Beverage Royal Service Reservations and Sales and Conference Services) to ensure smooth sense of arrival and departure.
Participating in interviewing recruiting and selection of new team members
Liaise with VIP parties special attention guests ensuring that accommodation is in order inspecting where necessary greet escort and contact when possible upon arrival.
Liaise with the F&B team to ensure proper communication of amenities and guest requests.
Attendance at all required Hotel meetings.
Thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and general crisis situation procedures
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Your experience and skills include :
Excellent knowledge of Front Office Procedures
Knowledge of Micros Fidelio Opera and Microsoft Office Applications
Previous leadership experience required
Highly organized career and result oriented with the ability to be flexible with work hours including night shifts days off assignments and additional duties.
Must be able to work well under pressure in a fastpaced and constantly changing environment
Must possess excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
Second language is an asset
Professional manner positive and resilient personality and ability to work with minimal oversight
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
Degree / Diploma in Hospitality Management or a university degree a strong asset