Valet Parking Manager (Full-Time)

Company Description

Located in the heart of Canada’s capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Château Laurier hotel in Ottawa is looking to fill a role of Valet Parking Manager.

What Is In It For You

Wonderful company culture – our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do

Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family

Learning programs through our academies designed to sharpen your skills

Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

Comprehensive extended health benefits package

Salary range: $60,000-$62,000

Job Description As an active member of the Guest Services Management Team, the Valet Parking Manager takes responsibility for the oversight and effectiveness of guest service, colleague performance and the continual enhancement and improvement of operations relative to the Door Operations including specifically Valet Parking, as well, supports Guest Services as needed.

Reporting to the Director of Front Office, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Liaise with guests, patrons, colleagues, and vendors, strengthening relationships with department heads while ensuring the provision of superior service levels for all amenities and services offered.

Oversee the operation and lead the processes of the Door/Valet Operations inclusive of scheduling (including Door, Valet Parking and Guest Services as they relate to inter‑departmental coordination), assisting colleagues as necessary.

Work cohesively in collaboration with the Housekeeping and Facilities Management to ensure a smooth and opportunity‑free experience for all guests, colleagues and patrons relative to the preventative maintenance and upkeep of the Door/Parking, public and back‑lot area.

Ensure compliance regarding all Corporate/Hotel Operating Guidelines, LQA, Hotel/Departmental Service Standards, including all Safety Rules & Regulations relative to vehicle operation through routine inspection taking corrective action accordingly.

Ensure that all required reports and data are accurate and submitted on time to relevant hotel offices, recommending and implementing changes as necessary.

Perform regular inspections and reviews of Doors and designated parking areas, ensuring that all quality standards are being maintained, initiating and coordinating any corrective action immediately.

Participate in all regular and operational meetings initiating action accordingly.

Review guest feedback, handle guest and patron opportunities and take/review corrective action.

Formulate action plans aimed at preventing repeat occurrences, ensuring closure and follow‑up with guests, patrons and colleagues involved.

Ensure a warm and genuine service experience from arrival to departure for all patrons and guests.

Maintain departmental information folders with up‑to‑date information as pertinent as a part of the hotel’s ongoing communication program.

Coordinate, communicate, monitor and plan for daily house activity and guest requirements inter‑and intra‑departmentally as required to ensure the successful execution of operations at the Doors including Valet Parking.

Oversee the scheduling process of Door/Valet Parking in compliance with budgetary guidelines, ensuring proper staffing at all times.

Develop, monitor and administer departmental training cycles, programs, modules, workflow processes, and service blueprints ensuring compliance with policies and procedures within all areas of responsibility.

Perform aspects of human resources and training functions including recruitment, selection, professional development, recognition, coaching, training, process observation, performance counseling, performance review and termination of colleagues within the department.

Identify quality improvement trends, implement quality initiatives and effectively communicate issues to the Guest Services Manager, making appropriate recommendations to increase patron/guest satisfaction and bottom‑line profit generation.

Read and respond to all e‑mail correspondence as necessary, accommodating guest requests expediently and courteously, following‑up as necessary to ensure completion of requests within twenty‑four (24) hours from receipt.

Manage projects and any other reasonable duties as required by the Director of Front Office and/or Director of Rooms.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role within the Front Office/Guest Services or Front Door/Valet Parking Operations.

Planning and organizing parking arrangements for conventions, corporate meetings and gala functions and assets.

Highly organized, career and result oriented with the ability to be flexible with weekends/evenings, days off, assignments and additional duties.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language required; multi‑lingual is an asset.

Ability to build strong relationships with key departmental heads and colleagues, interact and influence others at all levels of the organization.

Pleasant and outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills.

Computer proficiency not limited to Microsoft Office Suite; Opera PMS is an asset.

Proven competency in the area of organization and communication skills.

Previous knowledge of a unionized environment is a must.

Professional manner, outgoing personality, and ability to work on own initiative.

Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Aspects Of Position (included but not limited to)

Constant standing and walking throughout shift.

Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.

Constant kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.

Fairmont Château Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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