Company Description

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking passionate and adventurous individuals to join our incredible team here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Our hotel offers a wide variety of jobs in over thirty departments and is sure to have something that sparks your interest. We pride ourselves on the work/play lifestyle that working in Jasper National Park provides and we do our best to ensure your quality of life is elevated when working for us. If you have ever dreamed of working in Jasper, don't miss out on this opportunity.

Job Description

At Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, all guest service has the potential to create a lasting memory when it is delivered with warmth and sincerity. Be an ambassador for our brand as a Royal Service Agent, where the engaging and anticipative service you provide over the telephone will make our guests feel valued and reflect the exceptional hotel experience to come.

What you will be doing:

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

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Follow Front Office policies, procedures and service standards
• Ensure all external and internal guest/colleague inquiries and concerns are answered promptly and professionally either by telephone or the radio system
• Respond to all Room Reservation, Rate Offering and Hotel Information inquiries promptly and professionally via telephone and/or e-mail
• Accurately record all required reservation information in the Property Management System (Property Manager).
• Ensure reservation confirmations/cancellations are issued promptly and accurately
• Monitor and track special promotions and communicate information to various operational departments
• Take ownership of the callers' request and ensure follow up according to hotel's standard
• Respond to all incoming calls complying with the telephone standards and transferring them to the relevant departments
• Process and distribute all guest messages and guest wake-up calls
• Respond to all emails in the general inbox in a timely and professional manner
• Able to give clear and concise information when communicating to guests, as well as demonstrating empathy and responsiveness when addressing issues and concerns
• Maintain and monitor ‘Royal Service” platform
• Monitors and responds to guest Kipsu text messages within the Forbes standard time frame (3mins)
• Ensure all communication is professional and follows radio standards, using the correct verbiage and coding system to maximize efficiency in radio communication.
• Have a sufficient working knowledge of all departments in the hotel
• Book daily excursions, golf tee times, dining reservations and all other guest activities as required
• Serve as a liaison for Guests requiring information relating to all aspects of the hotel
• Monitor the fire panel and emergency line and inform Security Department of all emergencies while following appropriate emergency procedures
• Must be able to work independently
• Adhere to all LQA standards set up for the department
• Adhere to the hotel's vehicle handling and safety policies while driving hotel vehicles
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• Minimum 1 year Customer service experience required
• Good knowledge of hotel facilities and previous Property Manager asset
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts (incl. night shifts)
• Computer and typing skills, approximately 40 words per minute
• Must possess professional telephone etiquette and have an excellent command of the English language
• Must possess excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Your team and working environment:

• Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel
• Close proximity to Marmot Basin Ski Resort in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer
• Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections
• Sitting: 5-8 hrs/day
• Walking: 0-3 hrs/day
• Standing: 0-3 hrs/day
• Bending/Reaching: 0-3 hrs/day
• Pushing/Pulling: 0-3 hrs/day
• Physical effort: low, required to lift up to 30lbs
• Environmental stress: busy atmosphere

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: Since 1907, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for both guests and colleagues alike. Essential to this success has been diversity, equity and inclusion being woven into the fabric of our brand's DNA. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fostering an open and inclusive culture that welcomes everyone, empowers all colleagues and cultivates individual and collective innovation and performance. Our ambition is to provide all of our Talent with fair and equitable opportunities to grow to attain their full potential. We believe that diversity in our teams not only enriches the lives of our Talent, but also provides the best possible experience to everyone who visits our iconic hotels and resorts worldwide.

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