Company Description

Located in the heart of Canada's capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa is looking to fill a role of Doorperson.

What Is In It For You

Wonderful company culture - our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do
Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
Learning programs through our academies designed to sharpen your skills
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
Comprehensive extended health benefits package
Full rate of pay of $18.80/hour

Job Description

Reporting to the Valet Guest Service Manager , responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Noticeably positioned at entrances to provide parking assistance upon arrival and departure of guest vehicles
Greet all guests arriving by vehicle, and promote valet parking as only hotel related parking option or clearly directs guest to appropriate public parking service if they prefer
To ensure customer satisfaction by offering the highest caliber of service to the hotel guest on arrival and departure and throughout the length of the guest stay
Greet all guests and co-workers with a smile and an appropriate hospitality greeting
Ensure all vehicle keys are clearly identified and stored in a locked location
Provide the guest with detailed parking fees and clear explanation of valet benefits
Ensure all entrance areas are free and clear from congestion for arrivals and departures of vehicles by ensuring all cars are parked in an expedient manner
Complete thorough walk around of guest vehicles prior to entering garage and highlight any damage on corresponding valet parking ticket
When requested or anticipated, will provide guests with information and answers to questions about Hotel facilities, meeting functions, dining facilities, local transportation alternatives and tourist attractions
Provide the removal of items from stored vehicles if required, and other miscellaneous services requested by the guest or supervisor in a timely manner
Assists in fire alarms by fulfilling duties as outlined in the hotel fire response manual
Assist in ensuring guest and co-worker safety and security by reporting any suspicious or unusual behavior or occurrence to the appropriate supervisor on duty and informing security
Strict adherence to Fairmont Service Standard Expectations as it relates to valet parking
In the course of normal duties; observe, report or take immediate corrective action on deficiencies, malfunctions, and untidiness
Able to operate all types of vehicles (manual and regular transmission)
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Available to work weekends, evenings and shift work
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Team oriented
Customer service focused
Professional manner and outgoing personality
Valid Driver’s License with no infractions
Fluent in both official languages would be a strong asset

Additional Information

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
Physical ability to operate a vehicle (foot pedals, gear shift, steering wheel, etc.)

Fairmont Château Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us.

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.

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