Doorperson Full-time

What is in it for you: 

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues  
• 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 to 23.60

What you will be doing:

• Greet all guests with a smile and a warm greeting and direct arriving guests to registration areas
• Ensure all entrances are free and clear of congestion for arrival and departure of guest vehicles and move and organize vehicles on the driveway
• Be noticeably positioned at entrances to provide luggage assistance upon arrival and departure and assist in the loading and unloading of luggage and ensure that it is sent to the location requested by the guest
• Promote Valet parking service to guests arriving by vehicle and ensure all vehicle keys are clearly identified and stored in locked location
• Be exceptionally knowledgeable of all hotel related information including: hours of operation promotions menu selection meeting facilities visitor and tourist attractions guest room and rate structuring and current availability
• Take responsibility for guest inquiries and problems
• Provide luggage storage by directing guests to the Bell Desk
• Assist in fire alarms by fulfilling duties as outlined in the Hotel fire response manual
• Assist in ensuring guest and coworker safety and security by reporting any suspicious or unusual behavior to management and hotel security services
• 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 recent experience as stated above
• 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
• Good command of the English language both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required
• Demonstrate a high level of responsibility and commitment
• Must be comfortable wearing a Bluetooth earpiece

Additional Information :

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): 

• Constant standing and walking
• Occasional bending and kneeling
• Occasional carrying and lifting up to 20lbs
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders stairs and ramps

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Your team and working environment: Welcome to Canadas Castle on the Coast. The Empress Hotel sits proudly at the centre of culture and history in Victoria British Columbia. This is the best of all worlds where contrast meets distinction opulence blends harmoniously with the understated and fabled history meshes with contemporary affairs. This awardwinning Victoria hotel and National Historic Site is an alluring blend of classic and contemporary vintage and cuttingedge: Where Modern meets Iconic. Come join our wonderful team of hospitality experts!

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 Accors limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrows hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor visit

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime