Assistant Guest Services Manager
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- Jasper, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure guest inquiries are addressed promptly and professionally; oversee information availability and Bell Desk operations to support overall guest satisfaction from arrival through departure
- Supervise, schedule, and train all Bell Desk colleagues; conduct performance evaluations and development reviews
- Provide day-to-day operational and managerial support to the Front Desk, Royal Service, and Tours departments, ensuring all service standards are upheld
- Ensure proper staffing and scheduling of all Front Office and Bell Desk colleagues in line with productivity guidelines
- Assist the Front Office Manager in all departmental operations
- Cover MOD (Manager on Duty) shifts as required
- Communicate effectively via pre-shift logs, email, and departmental meetings regarding all relevant shift and operational updates
- Support company and hotel policies including participation in CES, VOG, LQA, Health & Safety, and Guest Service initiatives
- Ensure Service Essentials and LQA standards are met or exceeded; proactively seek and respond to guest feedback
- Collaborate closely with Front Office team on arrivals, departures, and lobby presence
- Oversee Tour, Group, and Convention arrivals and departures from a Guest Services perspective-from pre-convention to post-convention stages
- Act as liaison between Front Office, Conference Services, Housekeeping, and other departments to ensure smooth arrival and departure processes
- Anticipate needs of Accor members, Distinguished Visitors, Special Attention, and VIP guests; correspond with these guests to fulfill requests and ensure satisfaction
- Maintain a visible presence in the lobby to support the team and engage with guests
- Review, develop, and implement systems and standards for operational excellence
- Organize and facilitate monthly team meetings
- Promote a safe work environment and attend monthly Health & Safety meetings with proper follow-up
- Support the Concierge team in building and maintaining relationships with key local contacts (tour companies, attractions, transportation services, etc.)
- Gather feedback and perform follow-up on guest satisfaction in alignment with our Mission Statement and participative leadership approach
- Assist in selecting, training, and performance management to ensure brand standards and mission alignment are maintained at all times
- Maintain awareness of all hotel activities and services; oversee lobby cleanliness, maintenance, security, and functionality
- Utilize the Labour Management Program to support effective scheduling
- Monitor and maintain departmental supplies within budget
- Valid Alberta Driver's Licence required
- Minimum 1-2 years of Rooms managerial experience required
- Experience in Guest Services and/or Concierge is an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Opera, Royal Service Manager, iConcierge (or equivalent)
- Able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, unionized environment
- Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
- 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 Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability)
- Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
- Discounts while using our resort's Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
- Automatically added to our resort's Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor