Job Description

Providing engaging, sincere, personalized service is one of the ways our Front Office Colleagues are turning moments into memories for our guests at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Showcase your interpersonal strengths as Guest Relations Manager, where you will lead, train and recognize your team in support of exceptional guest service!

Reporting to the Director of Front Office, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the Director of Front Office in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followed
• Provides managerial support for front desk agents and supervisors, and assisting other front office departments as needed
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Ensure proper staffing and scheduling of all Front Office colleagues in accordance to productivity guidelines
• Communicate through pre-shift logs, emails and departmental meetings all pertinent information for the respective shift and areas of operation
• Train supervisors and fulfill training role in the absence of the trainer
• Assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
• Handle guest recovery issues as they develop and follow-up with guest and other departments accordingly
• Collaborate with other departments throughout the hotel to ensure seamless service for all guests
• Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety policies
• 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
• Fluent in English
• Minimum of 1-year previous proven supervisory experience in Front Office Operations
• Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and Guest requests
• Knowledge of Opera Property Management System an asset
• 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)
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and flexibility on hours. Shift will primarily be 3pm-11pm but may have some variance
• Visa Requirements : Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

**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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