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Overnight - Front Office Reception Agent
- Banff, AB, Canada
At three years the pay rate for this role would be $27.68 · Full-time
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- At three years the pay rate for this role would be $27.68
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Company Description
Who We Are:
Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.
Job Description
First impressions are everything! Are you a hospitality professional seeking an opportunity to advance your current skills and abilities? As An Overnight Front Desk Reception Agent you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team consistently providing outstanding service and creating genuine and lasting memories!
Starting Rate: $21.31 per hour
We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $27.68
What you will be doing:
Your experience and skills include:
Job Perks & Benefits:
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: bsh.careers@fairmont.com
Who We Are:
Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.
Job Description
First impressions are everything! Are you a hospitality professional seeking an opportunity to advance your current skills and abilities? As An Overnight Front Desk Reception Agent you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team consistently providing outstanding service and creating genuine and lasting memories!
Starting Rate: $21.31 per hour
We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $27.68
What you will be doing:
- Greet, check in and settle guest accounts while ensuring all service standards are followed
- Document all guest requests, complaints or issues immediately and notify designated department/personnel for resolving the situation. Follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfaction
- Conduct Night Audit Procedures
- Assist in monitoring the switchboard phone line and answering calls/responding via other communication platforms
- Responsible for maintaining personal cash float used to assist guest with transactions and currency exchange
- Assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
- Respond to each Guest who approaches the Reception Desk
- Drive rate through up-selling room brands
- The role involves physical activity, including standing for extended periods, bending, and occasionally lifting items weighing up to 45 pounds.
- Other duties as assigned
Your experience and skills include:
- Ability and willingness to work a variety of shift work, including statutory holidays & weekends, evening and mornings.
- Previous experience as Night Audit or Front Desk Reception Agent an asset
- Previous Property Management System (PMS/OPERA CLOUD) experience an asset
- Proficient in the English language (verbal & written), second language an asset
- Must display strong communication, analytical, organizational and administrative skills to be able to deal with multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
- Must be able to stand throughout shift while typing and talking on the phone
Job Perks & Benefits:
- Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
- Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
- Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
- Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: bsh.careers@fairmont.com
More about this job
Responsibilities
Welcome and check in guests, settle accounts, respond to inquiries, and document and resolve guest requests or complaints while maintaining service standards. Conduct night audit procedures, support phone and communication channels, manage a personal cash float, and promote room upgrades.
Requirements
Candidates should be willing to work varied shifts, including nights, mornings, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays; prior front desk or night audit experience and OPERA CLOUD experience are assets. Strong communication, analytical, organizational, administrative, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities are needed, along with the ability to focus on guest needs and stand throughout the shift.
Skills
- Guest Check-In And Account Settlement
- Night Audit Procedures
- Guest Service
- Complaint Resolution
- Telephone And Switchboard Support
- Cash Handling
- Currency Exchange
- Hotel Facilities Knowledge
- Room Upselling
- Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Organization
- Administrative Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Property Management Systems
Benefits
- Subsidized Staff Accommodation
- Complimentary Meal Per Shift
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Orthodontic Benefits
- Fertility Drug Benefits
- Gender Affirmation Benefits
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan With Employer Matching
- Employee Travel Discounts
- Discounted Food And Beverage
- Fitness Centre Discounts
- Spa Discounts
- Golf Course Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Hospitality
- Customer Service & Support
- Administrative
Keywords
- Front Desk
- Reception
- Night Audit
- Guest Services
- Check-In
- Guest Accounts
- Complaint Resolution
- Switchboard
- Cash Float
- Currency Exchange
- Room Upselling
- Property Management System
- OPERA CLOUD
- Hospitality
- Service Standards
- Guest Satisfaction
- Shift Work
- Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Problem Solving