Company Description
Experience the magic of working at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, a timeless Vancouver landmark known as the ‘Castle in the City’. With its majestic chateau-style architecture, copper green roof, and historic gargoyles, this stunning hotel has been captivating visitors since 1939. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver on prestigious Georgia Street, the hotel is surrounded by a dynamic arts scene, vibrant shopping, exciting nightlife, and world-class dining. Join our cherished team, and be part of an unforgettable hospitality experience. You’ll help create lasting memories for our guests in a setting that’s as exceptional as you are!
Job Description
Housekeeping Manager
You lead at the heart of our iconic hotel. As Housekeeping Manager, you will use your leadership, operational expertise, and interpersonal strengths to drive excellence across our Housekeeping operations, ensuring every guest Feels Welcome from the moment they enter their room.
What Is in It for You:
An inclusive, empowering company culture where people are at the heart of everything we do
The opportunity to work alongside passionate hospitality professionals committed to making the world a more welcoming place
Competitive pay starting at $68,000, with annual reviews based on market conditions, performance, and capabilities
Complimentary meals during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
Complimentary dry-cleaning of business attire
Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program, with up to 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
Extensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirements
Company-matched pension plan and the option to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan
10 days of paid vacation annually, increasing with service, along with statutory holidays and paid birthday leave
Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired colleagues, including breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
Colleague benefit card with discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide.
The opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment within a Vancouver heritage building, dating back to 1939
Learning programs designed to sharpen your skills
Opportunities to contribute through Corporate Social Responsibility activities
What You Will Be Doing:
Leadership & Operations
Lead and manage all aspects of the Housekeeping Department, ensuring service standards and brand expectations are consistently met
Drive a culture of accountability, empowerment, and engagement within the team
Ensure five-star cleanliness standards across guest rooms, public areas, and heart-of-house spaces
Guest Experience
Address guest concerns promptly, ensuring quick follow-up and memorable recovery
Monitor guest satisfaction indicators and implement service-improvement strategies
People Development & Colleague Engagement
Mentor, coach, and develop colleagues through ongoing training, feedback, and recognition
Conduct performance evaluations and support talent development and succession planning
Support action planning from the Colleague Engagement Survey
Administration & Financial Stewardship
Assist the Director of Housekeeping in payroll, scheduling, inventory control, uniforms, linens, and supply management
Maximize room revenue through productivity optimization and cost-control measures
Maintain accurate departmental reporting, including KPIs and operational analytics
Safety, Compliance & Quality Assurance
Promote a safe working environment by managing attendance, incident reporting, hazard prevention, and return-to-work programs
Collaborate with Engineering to support preventative maintenance programs
Ensure effective Lost & Found procedures
Promote health, safety, and wellbeing by maintaining in-depth knowledge of crisis and emergency procedures
Implement all Safety, Compliance & Quality Assurance action plans and track year-over-year improvement
Collaboration & Culture
Contribute to a positive hotel culture aligned with the needs of our colleagues, guests, owners, and brand
Actively participate in hotel committees
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
Champion Fairmont’s sustainability and environmental stewardship initiatives
Qualifications
Your Experience & Skills Include
Service-focused, guest-centric personality with proven leadership experience
Minimum 2 years of Housekeeping experience in a luxury or full-service hotel preferred
University degree or Hotel Management diploma is an asset
Experience with Opera or a related Property Management System
Strong communication, relationship-building, and networking skills
Ability to lead by example and foster a high-performance team culture
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including AM/PM/Overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
Familiarity with unionized environments (preferred)
Strong understanding of luxury-brand service standards
Physical Requirements
Split time between walking/standing on guest floors and working at a desk
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, and bending
Occasional climbing of ladders, stairs, and ramps
Ability to conduct room inspections requiring mobility between multiple floors
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
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS