Director of Front Office

Inspiring and engaging. As Direct of Front Office, you will show your strategic leadership and interpersonal strengths to maximize the Rooms Operations, operating results and ensure an exceptional guest journey. Let’s take your career to new heights!

What is in it for you:
Experience living in Banff National Park in the iconic location of Lake Louise

Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status

Access to our Lifestyle Program activities

One duty meal in our newly renovated staff cafeteria

Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status

Employee Travel Program

Comprehensive Wellness Platform (LifeWorks)

Discounts on food & beverage/fitness centre/spa/golf

Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What you will be doing:
Lead and manage the day to day operations of Front Office, Royal Service, Concierge, and Guest Services ensuring all service standards are followed

Oversee group business, reviewing and ensuring details of group resumes are met

Oversee the selection, training and development of all Heartists to ensure timely recruitment and career growth

Maximize rooms revenue through participation in yield management meetings and implementation agreed upon Revenue Management strategies and practices

Address guest concerns and react quickly, logging and notifying proper areas

Communicate effectively with all departments and thrive for guest feedback

Balance operational, administrative and Heartist needs by focusing on guest feedback surveys, Heartist feedback surveys and financial results

Strategize with the team on new processes and actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions to improve the environment and hotel experience

Ensure a clean and safe working environment, with continual emphasis on promoting Heartist and guest health and safety

Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards

Complete all project work in a timely manner

Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives

Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives

Carry out any other tasks as assigned

Your experience and skills include:
A minimum of one year’s Front Office management experience in a luxury hotel required

Previous experience with a Property Management system required

Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required

University/College degree in a related discipline preferred

Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance

Self‑motivated, with the ability to make effective decisions

Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision

Ability to maintain high service levels under pressure

Physically fit to lift trays repeatedly, stand and walk for the duration of the shift.

Ability to consistently stand and walk through out shift

You may be required to work on holidays, weekends, overnights and other non-day shifts. Submission of your application to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.

Your team and working environment:
Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel

Close proximity to multiple ski resorts in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer

Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections

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:
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 welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. 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.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

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