(March/April May Start dates)
FAIRMONT 
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB
Permanent
 

Job details

Job type
Permanent
Shift and schedule
Afternoon shift
Morning shift
Evening shift
Location
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB
Benefits

Dental care
Vision care
Company Description

Do you have exceptional cleaning skills and enjoy creating special moments for those around you?

Housekeeping is a great way to learn the heart of the hotel and to gain experience with our room’s inventory for career development into our front of house Rooms Division!

We are searching for creative, enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with a strong work ethic who consistently strive for perfection. This role exists to support the needs of the Room Attendants, guest calls, and linen sorting as well as supporting the public areas of the hotel.

This position you will be scheduled for a variety of shifts varying from mornings, afternoons and evenings.


What is in it for you:

Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status

Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status

Employee Referral Program Bonus Opportunity

Ability to pick up extra room credits bonus

Access to our Lifestyle Program activities

Duty meal in our staff cafeteria

Employee Travel Program

Comprehensive Wellness Platform

Discounts on food & beverage/fitness centre/spa/golf

Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Banff Springs and over 5,000 properties with Accor


Job Description

What you will be doing:

Consistently offer professional, engaging and friendly service

Responsible for sanitizing ice machines on guest room floors

Responsible for the adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) related to the Housekeeping department

Expected to adhere to all Fairmont Hotels & Resorts standards that relate to hygiene and grooming, health and safety, fire, accommodations, guestroom standards, guest interactions, lost and found and radio protocol

Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the backspaces. This will include but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, trash and recycling removal, stocking and organizing

Support Room Attendants by removing dirty linen from vacant guest rooms

Responsible for stocking linens and guest supplies in appropriate places and to appropriate par levels (this task supports and assists the Room Attendants)

Sorting dirty linen ready for export to laundry services

Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the guest corridors and public spaces. This will include but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, polishing, damp dusting, elevator track cleaning, cleaning public washrooms, brass polishing and trash removal.

Responsible cleaning dirty glassware from guestrooms and restocking clean glassware in appropriate places and to appropriate par levels

Load and unload the glass machines and put all items away in the correct place

All other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Warm and caring personality; previous housekeeping experience is an asset
Ability to anticipate and focus attention on guest needs, being professional and welcoming
Must be able to make decisions individually and show problem solving ability
Able to work well independently with little supervision
Excellent communication and follow-up skills
Excellent organizational skills and time management
Physically fit as you will be standing and walking throughout shift
Ability to work well under pressure
Able to push and pull large laundry bins weighing up to 1000 lbs
Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Able to bend and kneel with comfort
Bending, kneeling, reaching above and below shoulder height, standing, walking and climbing a ladder to a maximum of 10ft

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel

Close proximity to multiple ski resorts and hiking trails in the summer

Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

APPLY TODAY: For more information on working and living in Banff, please visit www.banffspringsjobs.com.