Company Description
Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!
Job Description
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts 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 anticipatory service you provide over the telephone and email will make our guests feel valued, and reflect the exceptional hotel experience to come.
Rate of Pay: $19.74 / hour
Job Duties Include:
- Ensuring all inbound phone calls directed to the Reservations line are answered in a prompt and professional manner and that all standards are met.
- Managing multiple high volume mailboxes for our Tour & FIT segment and Transient segments ensuring responses are delivered in a timely and professional manner.
- Providing our guests with a personalized experience by helping guests select the best room and rate option to suit their vacation needs.
- Responsible for ensuring that the information on the reservations is set up accurately and look for ways to enhance the guest experience while adhering to all GDPR privacy standards.
- Reviewing all reservations made on the previous date to ensure they are accurate and all pertinent information is noted.
- Actively promote the Accor Live Limitless loyalty program and the benefits of membership.
- Act as an ambassador for our guests, the hotel and the community.
- General office work, i.e. photocopying, filing, faxing, etc.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in hotel reservations systems (Opera) and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of hotel and local area an asset
- Strong analytical skills as well as ability to make decisions independently is essential
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.
Additional Information
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 $5/meal)
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) 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 - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor
Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Apply Today: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.lakelouisejobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or 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: [email protected]
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
