Relief Guest Relations Manager, Full-Time

The Relief Guest Relations Manager covers first as Front Desk Agent and when available Guest Relations Manager shifts.

Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Rooms responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Front Desk Agent

• Greet check-in respond to requests and settle accounts while providing exceptional service.
• Take initiative to add a personalized experience.
• Proudly promote the hotel facilities looking for opportunities to enhance a guests stay.
• Maintain accurate records of daily transactions.
• Handle guest requests effectively and promptly.
• Cash handling which includes currency exchange and balancing a float.
• Become familiar with group resumes ensuring all details of incoming and outgoing groups are observed.
• Serve as sales agent promoting and up-selling hotel services.
• Monitor rooms inventory to assist in maximizing rooms revenue.
• Maintain an excellent working rapport with all departments in the hotel.
• Complete night audit tasks as assigned.
• Upholds the highest standard of internal and external customer service by applying our Service Standards at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Relief Guest Relations Manager

• Lead and support all aspects of the Front Office departments including Front Desk Reservations Royal Service Concierge Guest Services and Fairmont Gold ensuring adherence to service standards and providing friendly engaging service.
• Address guest concerns promptly tracking and communicating with relevant departments to ensure memorable guest experiences.
• Continuously seek and utilize guest feedback to improve service quality.
• Promote Accor Live Limitless to enhance on-site loyalty member recruitment and implement Room Upsell programs to drive incremental revenue.
• Review arrivals and departures manage VIP and special request reservations and coordinate room assignments with relevant departments.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping and Guest Services on arrivals departures and lobby management and oversee tours groups and conferences from a Front Desk perspective.
• Communicate operational needs and important information to teams through briefings emails and meetings.
• Maximize room revenue by balancing rooms inventory.
• Optimize productivity through effective staffing and scheduling.
• Coach and mentor Front Office colleagues in their personal and professional development.
• Act as an active member of the Emergency Response Team including handling emergency procedures and fire panel management.
• Ensure a safe working environment by following and maintaining Health & Safety standards.
• Assist with special projects and tasks as assigned by the hotel leadership team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Passion for guest service
• Excellent written and verbal communication interpersonal and leadership skills
• Highly organized results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
• Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management is an asset
• Minimum of 2-year previous proven leadership experience
• Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and Guest requests
• Knowledge of Opera Property Management System an asset
• Should possess or seek certification in basic First Aid
• Strong guest service orientation and training skills background required
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Experience with a Hotel loyalty program an asset
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment (Word Excel PowerPoint)

Additional Information :

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
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1