What is in it for you:
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide
- Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress Hotel
- Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver Victoria and Whistler
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
- Complimentary uniform laundering
- Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs including extended healthcare benefits and RMT dental vision and complimentary counseling wellness sessions financial and family planning through LifeWorks
- Access to our companymatched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
- Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
- Hourly pay rate of $20.65 $23.60
What you will be doing:
- Acknowledges guests and visitors and greets incoming and outgoing guests by name
- Escorts the guest and identifies the safety and security features of the hotel while ensuring that each guest
- is treated with the highest level of guest service and professionalism
- Transports luggage to guest room hangs garment bag and places luggage on luggage stand or in appropriate area as directed by guest
- Explains the features and functions of the room to guest ensuring that all equipment is functioning properly
- Tags and marks luggage for business leisure and tour guests. Records and stores luggage and deliveries efficiently and accurately
- Responds quickly to guest complaints or requests for information reservations and confirmations in an accurate and pleasant manner and ensures appropriate action is taken
- Assists with the security of the hotel through participation in the Emergency response team in the event of a fire alarm or other crisis
- Ensures that only registered guests and patrons use the Reception Lobby
- Answers internal and external telephone calls with the highest level of professionalism and service
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Your experience and skills include:
- A minimum of one (1) year of recent experience (in the last 5 years) as a Porter or Doorperson or in a position demanding a luxury standard of constant guest/customer service. Individuals pursuing or having completed a postsecondary education in Hospitality require a minimum of four (4) months of such recent experience.
- A valid BC Class 5 drivers license (must provide a drivers abstract reflecting a history of responsible driving)
- Comprehensive and current knowledge of local attractions events restaurants and transportation information
- Impeccable grooming and presentation
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently with minimal supervision and as a teamplayer with proven success in relationship building
- Ability to provide excellent service and exceed expectations
- Proven ability to solve problems and make decisions in a personable manner
- Proficient in English language both verbal and written
- Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an busy dynamic environment while remaining calm
- Must be available to work flexible hours including overnight shifts
- Must be comfortable wearing a Bluetooth ear piece
- Excellent knowledge of surrounding area is an asset
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions including heat cold rain and snow
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime