Company Description
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 90 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,400 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.
Job Description
1. Consistently offer professional, friendly, and engaging service
2. Support the Reservations Manager in leading and managing all aspects of the Reservations department and ensure all service standards are followed
3. Manage and coordinate all group and individual reservations
4. Maintain close liaison with the Sales, Conference, and Accounting teams
5. Produce daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required
6. Attend pre-convention meetings and revenue management meetings as required
7. Maximize revenues by ensuring all Reservation Agents are knowledgeable in room product and hotel services
8. Conduct regularly scheduled departmental meeting
9. Ensure effective productivity of all Colleagues through staff scheduling and adhering to budget guidelines
10. Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
11. Assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
12. Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
13. Follow all safety policies
14. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
1. Previous leadership experience in a similar role required
2. Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
3. University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
4. Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
5. Highly responsible & reliable
6. Strong communication skills in English language
7. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
8. Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
9. Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Additional Information
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
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