Take a step into a worldrenowned hotel brand and this Canadian Heritage property to launch your career in hospitality at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver! In housekeeping you are at the heart of the hotel operations! As a Housekeeping Attendant you will take ownership of guest rooms and suites ensuring that our guests are provided with an immaculate luxury room and an unforgettable experience.
What is in it for you :
An inclusive empowering and positive workplace where we place people at the heart of everything we do
The opportunity to have fun at work alongside passionate hospitality professionals who strive to make the world a more welcoming place
The opportunity to live work and play across the world through our employee travel and internal transfer programs
A competitive rate starting at $23.74 (80% of base rate) per hour increasing to $29.68 after 3 months
Complimentary meal through our Colleague Dining Program
Complimentary uniform laundering
Up to $150 per year for safety footwear allowance
Complimentary hotel stay with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
Employee benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
The opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment and a Vancouver heritage building with a historic legacy dating back to 1939
Free learning programs through our Academies and discounted eCornell courses
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Annual paid vacation sick leave and statutory holidays and birthday leave
A comprehensive benefits package including extended medical dental vision life insurance and disability benefits
A companymatched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP)
A monthly travel reimbursement for TransLink monthly passes
What you will be doing :
Clean all assigned guestrooms to established standard
Take initiative to add a personalized experience for each guest
Take ownership of guests privacy and belongings while ensuring exceptional service
Consistently offer professional friendly and engaging service
Follow departmental policies and procedures and service standards
Report necessary maintenance items
Follow all safety and sanitation policies
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Your experience and skills include :
Warm and caring personality; previous housekeeping experience is an asset
Ability to anticipate and focus attention on guest needs being professional and welcoming
Excellent organizational skills and time management
Keen attention to detail
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Highly responsible & reliable
Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision
Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times
Ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings nights weekends and holidays
Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The Hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to) :
Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
Frequent kneeling pushing and pulling
Frequent ascending or descending ladders stairs and ramps