Front Office Guest Agent II Full-time

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 Empress Hotel
• 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 pay rate of $26.34 to 30.10

What you will be doing :

Qualifications :

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

A hospitality diploma is an asset

Additional Information :

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

Standing for extended periods of time

Performing repetitive tasks

Lifting and carrying heavy loads

The position of Guest Agent is physically demanding. The successful applicant must be physically capable of performing repetitive work as well as lifting and carrying heavy loads. Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).

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 Canadas 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 Accors limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrows hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor visit  what you love care for the world dare to challenge the status quo!  #BELIMITLESS

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1