Bilingual Guest Service Agent ( Part-Time

• Part-time
• Job-Category:
  Rooms
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Schedule:
  
  Part-Time

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 Guest Services Agent.

• 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
• Full rate of pay of $26.08/hour

Reporting to the Front Desk Manager and Guest Services Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide outstanding service to our internal and external guests
• Assist with tour check-ins and greet the tour guide and groups when required
• Generate reports for other departments in the hotel
• Key member of crisis & emergency team
• Register and checkout hotel guests
• Act as an ambassador of Fairmont Château Laurier
• Greet, check in and settle guest accounts while ensuring all service standards are followed
• Available evenings, weekends and holidays
• Available to work overnight shift, when required
• Follow all safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

• Fluent in both official languages (English and French) is a requirement
• Previous Front Desk Agent experience in a similar environment
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Must have the ability to handle cash effectively and accurately
• Computer literate with exposure to Opera, Property Manager and Delphi, Word and Excel is preferable
• Able to make decisions and take initiative
• Ability to type 40 words per minute
• Positive and pleasant attitude
• Able to work alone
• Strong team player
• Detail oriented
• Must be able to work in a very busy environment

Physical Aspects of Position (included but not limited to):

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.