Front Office Manager

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Fairmont Palliser Full time

**Front Office Manager**
The Front Office Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day Front Desk and Guest Services operations and ensuring consistent, luxury service is provided to Fairmont Palliser guests at every interaction point. The Front Office Manager will be a key individual leading the Duty managers and Front Desk and Guest Services colleagues.

**What is in it for you**:

- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our Academies
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

**What you will be doing**:
Reporting to the Director, Front Office, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

- Assist the Director, Front Office in leading the Front Desk and Guest Services teams and in the daily operational duties for these areas, with the support of the Duty Managers
- Ensure appropriate training for colleagues and fulfill training role in the absence of the trainer
- Observing colleagues ' productivity, providing constructive feedback, coaching, and recognition when applicable
- Have a natural desire to enhance the stay of every single guest
- Assist DFO in executing departmental goals including colleague engagement, guest satisfaction, loyalty program enrollment and management and upsell revenues.
- Ensure Guest satisfaction at all times by ensuring that safety and service is always the first priority.
- Overlook the guest resolution for concerns raised
- Support as Manager on Duty serving as a resource and support to all departments to ensure a smooth overall operation of the hotel in the absence of Department Heads and other Managers.
- Overlook the daily operations including arrivals and departures to ensure a smooth operation and the highest level of guest satisfaction.
- Assist with Front Desk and Guest Services labor planning, ensuring effective scheduling of all colleagues in line with labor management and union standards; review and approve payroll daily.
- Effective interpretation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement is required to ensure a fair and effective work environment is maintained.
- Conduct development and performance management discussions as required in a timely manner and in line with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
- Assists with the ALL Loyalty program to promote enrollment, perfect arrival standards, ensure daily reconciliation/audit, and colleague training.
- Act as a point of contact for VIP & Regular guests by assisting with reservations & rates, group arrivals and site inspections as required.
- Meet and Greet VIP’s, escort to room and follow up on the comfort of their stay as required.
- Ensure the lobby/entrance is in peak condition at all times to ensure music, lighting, scent, cleanliness and maintenance are in line with hotel image and the time of day.
- Prepare for and attend daily Hotel and Service Recovery meetings.
- Ensure effective and timely communication among all departments and throughout the Hotel through weekly/monthly departmental communication meetings.
- Actively promote a safe work environment and ensure all colleagues within Front Office have a working knowledge of all emergency procedures.
- Member of the Emergency Response Team.
- Participate in advancing our Planet 21 sustainability program within the Front Office Departments.
- Ensure adherence of hotel policies and standard operating procedures for each department.
- Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

**Your experience and skills include**:

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in rooms with a solid foundation in Front Office operating systems
- Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
- University degree or College diploma in Hospitality Management preferred
- Leadership experience, including experience in training & developing teams, implementing best practices to consistently be creative & innovative; within a union environment preferred
- Knowledge of Property Management System an asset, Opera knowledge preferred
- Desire to provide phenomenal guest experiences, a passion for quality, and attention to detail
- Successful track record in professionally addressing & resolving difficult and challenging issues at all levels
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Flexibility to work additional hours as required; including shift work, weekends, public holiday

**Your team and working environment**:

- Centrally located in downtown Calgary, Fairmont Palliser is the city’s premier, landmark hotel. With 407 elegantly appointed guest rooms, Fairmont Palliser is truly the place to be. Join us in delivering the iconic Calgary experience.
- Fairmont Palliser is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve


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