Company Description
Why work for Fairmont Vancouver Airport?
Steps away from the airline gates, Fairmont Vancouver Airport offers 386 beautifully appointed accomodations and is the only hotel located within Vancouver International Airport. Our guest rooms and suites are spacious with soundproofed, floor-to-ceiling windows and unobstructed views of the airport runways and North Shore Mountains. Newly renovated, Fairmont Gold rooms are located on the top floor of the hotel with access to first class service and amenities, including the exclusive Fairmont Gold Lounge.
What's in it for you?
An inclusive, empowering, and positive workplace, where we place people at the heart of everything we do
The only luxury hospitality group to be awarded Great Place to Work® Canada
The opportunity to have fun at work alongside passionate hoteliers
The opportunity to live, work and play across the world through our employee travel and internal transfer programs
Complimentary duty meal in our colleague dining room
Complimentary uniform laundering
Complimentary hotel stay for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
Employee benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability and DEI Committees
A comprehensive benefits package including extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
A company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP)
30% reimbursement for TransLink monthly passes or YVR Employee Parking pass
Full wage of $31.80/hour following the successful completion of probationary period
Job Description
Fairmont Gold Supervisor
Polished and engaging. As a Fairmont Gold Supervisor, you will demonstrate the essence of creating an exceptional guest journey. You are committed to taking care of our guests from the moment they arrive at Fairmont Vancouver Airport, through to their departure, by ensuring they have a memorable and special experience with us.
What you will be doing:
Consistently offer friendly, professional and proactive guest service
Lead and supervise the Fairmont Gold floor to ensure standards are adhered to
Handle guest concerns and react quickly, tracking and notifying proper areas to guarantee memorable moments for our guests
Setup and oversee Food & Beverage offerings in Fairmont Gold Lounge, anticipate and communicate replenishment needs promptly
Excellent knowledge of Food & Beverage offerings and cater to guests' preferences and special dietary requests
Monitor Fairmont Gold Lounge for appropriate ambience, service, safety and wellbeing of guests
Maintain cleanliness and presentable condition of serving tools, tables and both front & back of house areas
Review all Fairmont Gold reservations to ensure guest requests are met or exceeded
Provide exceptional Concierge information about local and area attractions
Develop and maintain strong guest relationships to ensure Fairmont Gold loyalty
Ensure the highest possible revenues and rate integrity for Fairmont Gold rooms, working with the Front Office team on daily upsell programs
Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards
Follow all safety policies, including knowledge of Food Safety & hygiene standards
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
Service focused personality is essential with a minimum 2 years' experience in Front Office or Food & Beverage is an asset
Previous experience in luxury guest service a strong asset
Serving It Right and Food Safe Level 1 Certification will be required upon hiring
Prior experience working with Opera or a related Property Management system is an asset
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities and the ability to lead by example
Knowledge of Metro Vancouver activities and attractions
Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, and professional appearance
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
Ability to work independently and cohesively as part of a team
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Computer literate in all Microsoft Window applications required
Highly responsible and reliable
Ability to work a variety of shifts including early morning (5am) and late night
Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
Additional Information
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining 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?
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 Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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