Guest Services Director - Temporary

Company Description Why work for Fairmont Vancouver Airport?

Steps away from the airline gates, Fairmont Vancouver Airport offers 386 beautifully appointed accommodations 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.

The only luxury hospitality group to be awarded Great Place to Work® Canada

The opportunity to live, work and play across the world through our employee travel and internal transfer programs

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 Planet 21 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)

Additional financial compensation, including Leadership Incentive bonuses, parking or transit pass reimbursement and cellphone allowance

Central Services Manager (temporary)

Are you a service professional with excellent organizational, analytical, and motivational skills? experts in all areas able to manage the call center functions and provide seamless service to our Guests and Colleagues.

This a temporary, maternity leave coverage position, beginning August 1, 2024 and ending on or around August 31, 2025 with possibility for extension.

Responsible for the smooth operation of the Central Services Department while maintaining close relationships with Housekeeping, Front Office, Sales and Food and Beverage to facilitate exceptional customer experiences.

Analyze reports in Royal Service Manager and proactively flag negative trends to operations committee.

Knowledgeable on all emergency procedures and general crisis situation management.

Participates in yearly budgeting process and strategic planning

Ensures effective utilization and productivity of all staff through staff planning, hiring, scheduling and adhering to budget parameters.

Coordinates with Rooms Department Heads to maximize inventory levels during high occupancy/sold out nights.

Upholds the highest standard of internal and external customer service at all times.

Minimum 2 years' previous supervisory/management experience in Front Office operations.

Knowledge of computerized Front Office systems required with emphasis in Property Manager.

Proficiency in Word and Excel.

Critical thinking skills with a penchant for analysis of statistical information Superior leadership and coaching skills with a proven track record of developing and motivating career minded professionals.

Strong guest service orientation and training skills background required.

Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure.

Additional Information Visa Requirements: 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 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.

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