FAIRMONT
 
1 Old Lodge Rd, Jasper, AB
Full-time
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
1 Old Lodge Rd, Jasper, AB
Job details

Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Weekends as needed

Location
1 Old Lodge Rd, Jasper, AB

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Dental care
Vision care

Full job description
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 Reservations 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 is in it for you:

Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status
Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status
Employee Travel Program
Comprehensive Wellness Platform
Discounts on food & beverage/spa/golf
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor
What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Reservations 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.
Respond to all Room Reservation, Rate Offering and Hotel Information inquiries promptly and professionally via telephone, fax and/or E-mail.
Reserve hotel accommodations for guests in the Leisure, Business Travel, Convention/Association, Corporate Meetings and Wholesale (FIT & IMM) market segments.
Accurately record all required reservation information in the Central Reservations System and/or the Opera Property Management System (Property Manager).
Review and update reservations interfacing between the TARS, CRS and PMS.
Ensure reservation confirmations are issued promptly and accurately.
Monitor and review Waitlisted Reservations to help maximize Room Revenues.
Contribute to hotel’s upsell program by consistently offering best suitable room types according to guest needs and maximizing hotel revenue and earn incentives.
Provide support to our colleagues at Fairmont Global Reservations Centre with guest booking needs.
Monitor and track special promotions and communicate information to various operational departments.
Ensure all cashier paperwork and journals are filed with Manager on duty on a daily basis.
Follow all safety and sanitation policies when at work
Adhere to the hotel’s vehicle handling and safety policies while driving hotel and guest vehicles
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Minimum 1 year Front Office, Reservations or Sales experience required.
Must possess professional telephone etiquette and have an excellent command of the English language.
Typing skills, approximately 40 words per minute.
Property Manager (Opera), and Microsoft Office applications experience an asset.
Excellent knowledge of hotel facilities and surrounding areas.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
Must be flexible with shift start/end times and available to work weekends based on operational needs
Your team and working environment:

Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel.
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 environment.

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.

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.

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