Lead Guest Experience Specialist

3 weeks ago


Whistler, Canada Rocky Mountaineer Full time

Your exciting new role is waiting for you at Rocky Mountaineer. Our world-renowned luxury train travels from Vancouver through Whistler and Quesnel to Jasper, Alberta.
Salary is $23.50 an Hour. This position schedules you for Part-time and you are eligible for a Health Care Spending Account.
Joining our Whistler Station team at Rocky Mountaineer means surrounding yourself with great people, achieving extraordinary outcomes and making life changing experiences not only for our guests but each other.
Join Our Team.
- Rocky Mountaineer (RM) is the world’s largest privately-owned luxury passenger rail service. We are committed to living our values: Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes.
The Lead Guest Experience Specialist (Lead GES) reports to the Station Management Team.
This position is responsible for providing excellence in guest satisfaction through direct service to guests at the assigned destination. The Lead GES is a problem-solving champion, empowered to make decisions on behalf of the company. Additionally, the Lead GES supports the Station Management Team in executing Ground Operations and will provide leadership and operational coverage in the absence of station management as required. As such, the Lead GES will learn and be involved in all aspects of station operations including training and coaching.
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive since regular access to an active railway area is required. The Lead GES is part of the Destinations Ground Operations (DGO) team responsible for the health and safety of colleagues, guests, the public, property, and the environment.

*
Key Areas of Accountability*
**Guest Experience**
- Work as part of Station Management to prepare, organize, oversee, and execute the daily operations of the station to provide world-class service to guests and to deliver on RM’s brand promise enabling the creation of life changing experiences.
- Be well versed in RM products and respond knowledgeably to guest questions related to their trip
- Prepare documentation and reports concerning daily operations
- Maintain station supplies inventory (e.g. luggage tags, amenity kits, office supplies), communicating with the designated team members or partners to order and replenish as required
- Respond to questions and/or prepare manifests for hotel partners and Sightseeing Tours
- Complete daily operations tasks as assigned
- Greet guests and accurately perform guest check-in duties
- Accurately document and communicate concerns from guests, Onboard team, internal and external partners, and resolve or escalate as required
- Plan for special guest requirements, including accessibility needs; ensuring the team is appropriately directed and trained to provide specialized services required
- Order transportation (e.g. taxis, ride share) as required
- Maintain station/siding aesthetics in line with the RM standard by cleaning platform and public areas and restocking supplies
- Assist with station/siding traffic flow as required by guiding motor coaches, luggage trucks and directing guests and public
- Perform safe tagging, sorting, scanning, loading, unloading, and delivery of guest luggage, as well as preparing luggage reports and managing misdirected luggage
- Ensure safe boarding and offboarding vehicles, transportation to and from station/sidings, use of mobility equipment, movement around stations/sidings, and provide relevant safety commentary
- Escort guests by motorcoach/shuttle to/from partner hotels/sidings, and providing commentary enroute when required
- Escort guests on transfer and provide commentary enroute as required
- Assist or step in as an On-Duty Manager whenever required to run daily operations in the absence of a Station Manager

**Leadership and Engagement**
- Foster a safe and respectful workplace for team members that promotes a positive and engaging environment enabling team members to live and breathe RM’s vision and values.
- Ensure team members comply with company policies, procedures, and guest experience standards
- Provide supervision, training, and oversight of team to ensure operating and guest excellence standards are met
- Assist station management with team recognition programs
- Provide supervision and direction to the team, assign duties, communicate the operational requirements, and monitor the performance of all assigned duties to ensure effective utilization of team
- Work with station management to enhance standard operating procedures by participating in meetings and recommending improvements to RM’s guest experience program
- Audit team members, partners, and operations to provide feedback and improve performance and guest experience where required
- Build strong relationships with front-line team members, managers and with internal and external partners
- Help build a strong Destinations Team through effective motivation, recognition, and coaching of team members to achieve goals
- Support Station Manag



  • Whistler, Canada Rocky Mountaineer Full time

    Rocky Mountaineer (RM) is the world’s largest privately-owned luxury passenger rail service. We are committed to living our values: Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes. The Lead Guest Experience Specialist (Lead GES) reports to the Station Management Team. This position is responsible for providing excellence in guest...


  • Whistler, Canada Scandinave Spa Whistler Full time

    **Our Mission** ***To offer a haven for personal renewal in the Scandinavian age-old tradition where body and mind find peace. **Vision** ***To be recognized as the best relaxation experience in Canada while providing a meaningful workplace that encourages a balanced lifestyle. **Fundamental Values**: - Authenticity: we are welcoming and genuine. With the...


  • Whistler, Canada Rocky Mountaineer Full time

    Rocky Mountaineer (RM) is the world’s largest privately-owned luxury passenger rail service. We are committed to living our values: Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes. The Guest Experience Specialist (GES) reports to the Station Management team. This position is responsible for providing excellence in guest...


  • Whistler, Canada Rocky Mountaineer Full time

    **Purpose**: Rocky Mountaineer (RM) is the world’s largest privately-owned luxury passenger rail service. We are committed to living our values: Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes. We endeavor to foster a work environment of respect, integrity, and honesty; where diversity is valued, and talent is developed to the...


  • Whistler, Canada Gibbons Whistler Full time

    **About Gibbons**: **Core Purpose** Making People Happy **Vision** To be the most trusted and recommended brand by our team, our guests, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to create a great Canadian company that provides the best work experiences, guest experiences, and community experiences in our class. We want to continue to give back to...


  • Whistler, Canada Milestones Bar and Grill Full time

    MGE (Manager of Guest Experience) Our Milestones' team is rapidly growing and we're looking for Managers to join our location in Whistler! The Perfect Guest Experience is more than a warm smile and welcoming atmosphere. Our people are what bring a dining experience to life for our Guests. The creation of our menu items, a welcoming greeting, and service...


  • Whistler, Canada Whistler Platinum Full time

    Full-Time Year-round Founded in 2000, Whistler Platinum is an exclusive property management and luxury accommodation company, providing homeowners with unrivalled property management and guests with exceptional accommodation, vacation planning, and personalized concierge services. Our mission is to go above and beyond, making homeownership easy and our...


  • Whistler, Canada Scandinave Spa Whistler Full time

    Our Mission - To offer a haven for personal renewal in the Scandinavian age-old tradition where body and mind find peace. - Vision - To be recognized as the best relaxation experience in Canada while providing a meaningful workplace that encourages a balanced lifestyle. - Fundamental Values -Authenticity: we are welcoming and genuine. With the simplicity and...


  • Whistler, Canada Scandinave Spa Whistler Full time

    -Our Mission To offer a haven for personal renewal in the Scandinavian age-old tradition where body and mind find peace. Vision To be recognized as the best relaxation experience in Canada while providing a meaningful workplace that encourages a balanced lifestyle. Fundamental Values Authenticity: we are welcoming and genuine. With the simplicity and...


  • Whistler, Canada Scandinave Spa Whistler Full time

    -Our Mission To offer a haven for personal renewal in the Scandinavian age-old tradition where body and mind find peace. Vision To be recognized as the best relaxation experience in Canada while providing a meaningful workplace that encourages a balanced lifestyle. Fundamental Values - Authenticity: we are welcoming and genuine. With the simplicity and...


  • Whistler, Canada Scandinave Spa Whistler Full time

    Our Mission To offer a haven for personal renewal in the Scandinavian age-old tradition where body and mind find peace. Vision To be recognized as the best relaxation experience in Canada while providing a meaningful workplace that encourages a balanced lifestyle. Fundamental Values - Authenticity: we are welcoming and genuine. With the simplicity and...


  • Whistler, Canada Scandinave Spa Whistler Full time

    Our Mission To offer a haven for personal renewal in the Scandinavian age-old tradition where body and mind find peace.Vision To be recognized as the best relaxation experience in Canada while providing a meaningful workplace that encourages a balanced lifestyle.Fundamental Values- - Authenticity: we are welcoming and genuine. With the simplicity and quality...


  • Whistler, Canada Scandinave Spa Whistler Full time

    -Our Mission To offer a haven for personal renewal in the Scandinavian age-old tradition where body and mind find peace. Vision To be recognized as the best relaxation experience in Canada while providing a meaningful workplace that encourages a balanced lifestyle. Fundamental Values Authenticity: we are welcoming and genuine. With the simplicity and...


  • Whistler, Canada Scandinave Spa Whistler Full time

    Our Mission - To offer a haven for personal renewal in the Scandinavian age-old tradition where body and mind find peace. Vision - To be recognized as the best relaxation experience in Canada while providing a meaningful workplace that encourages a balanced lifestyle. - Fundamental Values Authenticity: we are welcoming and genuine. With the simplicity and...


  • Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Whistler Platinum Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support team members in resolving operational challenges, escalating issues to the Director of Operations when necessary.Conduct regular property checks to ensure properties are guest-ready and adhere to Whistler Platinum's luxury standards.Collaborate with the Guest Services and Revenue teams to align operational priorities with...


  • Whistler, Canada Scandinave Spa Whistler Full time

    **Guest Experience Supervisor** **Our Mission** ***To offer a haven for personal renewal in the Scandinavian age-old tradition where body and mind find peace. **Vision** ***To be recognized as the best relaxation experience in Canada while providing a meaningful workplace that encourages a balanced lifestyle. **Fundamental Values**: - Authenticity: we...


  • Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Whistler Platinum Full time

    **Job Summary:**We are seeking an experienced Guest Experience Director to join our team at Whistler Platinum. As a key leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of all operational departments, including housekeeping, property inspections, guest services, and maintenance.The successful candidate will have previous...


  • Whistler, Canada Marriott International, Inc Full time

    **Additional Information** Front Desk **Job Number** 23070554 **Job Category** Rooms & Guest Services Operations **Location** Delta Hotels Whistler Village Suites, 4308 Main Street, Whistler, BC, Canada **Schedule** Full-Time **Located Remotely?** N **Relocation?** N **Position Type** Non-Management *** Our jobs aren’t just about giving guests a...


  • Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Whistler Platinum Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the day-to-day management of Operational Departments, including Housekeeping, Property Inspections, Guest Services, and Maintenance.Act as Manager on Duty (MOD), ensuring smooth operations, problem resolution, and exceptional service delivery.Lead and support team members in resolving operational challenges.


  • Whistler, Canada Pan Pacific Whistler Full time

    **DESCRIPTION**: The Guest Services Manager is a full-time management role responsible for leading the team of Guest Service Agents. The person working in this role has a passion for providing exceptional guest experience, and leading a team in meeting goals. **RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Supervise Guest Services Agents. Maintain and implement as necessary the...