ACCOR Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, AB

Job details
Permanent | Full-time
3 hours ago
Benefits
Dental care
Vision care
Skills
Customer service
Post-secondary education
Front desk
Leadership
Communication skills
Property management
Full job description
Company Description

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.


Job Description

Representing The Fairmont Banff Springs through excellence in guest service. Providing engaging, sincere, personalized service is one of the ways our Front Office Colleagues and Leaders are turning moments into memories for our guests at The Fairmont Banff Springs. Showcase your leadership and interpersonal strengths as Director of Front Office, where you will lead our teams of Front Office, Royal Service and Concierge to maximize operations and ensure exceptional guest service.


Job Duties Include:


Reporting to the Director, Rooms, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Front Desk, Royal Service, and Concierge teams, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
Develop, mentor, and empower a high-performing leadership team capable of serving as Managers on Duty and future hotel leaders.
Drive guest satisfaction and loyalty through personalized service initiatives, including oversight of the Digital Concierge Program, Lobby Ambassador Program, and ALL Accor Live Limitless loyalty program.
Achieve departmental and divisional financial objectives through effective labor management, expense control, revenue optimization, upselling initiatives, and support of RevPAR goals.
Assist in the preparation and management of annual budgets, capital expenditures, labor forecasts, and operating expenses.
Monitor operational, guest satisfaction, and financial performance metrics, implementing action plans to drive continuous improvement.
Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, recognition, and professional development through recruitment, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
Maintain effective communication and collaboration across all hotel departments to ensure seamless operations and service delivery.
Ensure compliance with all hotel, brand, health and safety, and regulatory requirements, including crisis management planning and emergency preparedness.
Represent the Front Office Division in hotel-wide meetings, committees, and special projects, while supporting operational priorities and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years Front Office leadership experience or equivalent management position required

Proficiency in Fairmont specific applications such as Property Manager and Royal Service Manager required
Post-secondary education in Hospitality Management an asset
Dynamic, enthusiastic, flexible and creative leader who thrives under pressure and can perform multiple functions in a fast-paced, changing environment
Highly organized and results oriented
Proven leadership skills which support an environment of colleague growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork and exceptional customer service
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong team player with proven leadership, development, delegating and planning skills

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits:

Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: bsh.careers@fairmont.com