Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Jasper, AB

Job details
Full-time
6 hours ago
Skills
Customer relationship building
Microsoft Outlook
Hotel and accommodations experience
Greeting customers
Client inquiry handling
Complaint handling
Client relationship development
Hotel guest services experience
Client services
Hospitality Management
Customer relationship management
Organizational skills
Multi-line phone systems
Guest services
Cross-functional collaboration
POS systems
Guest issue resolution
Communication skills
Client interaction
Stakeholder relationship building
Cross-functional communication
Full job description
Guest Service Agent

Starting Rate of Pay: $18/hour

THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN KANANASKIS, AB. SUBSIDIZED STAFF HOUSING IS AVAILABLE.

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Start a new Adventure while working for an Autograph by Marriott resort located in the heart of the iconic Canadian Rockies! The Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is surrounded by untouched beauty and rugged mountain peaks, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those seeking a culture that offers a work-hard, play-hard mantra, an empowering workplace, industry-best perks and benefits, and amazing development opportunities for those looking to grow a career. Join the Marriott family today!

The Role:

As a Guest Service Agent (GSA) with our Rooms Division, you will be an important member of a team that creates an atmosphere of exceeding guest expectations, each and every shift. Your role is vital in determining what impression the guest has of our Lodge. You will find success in your role by making business decisions that are focused on upholding the highest standards in guest service while delivering against key financial goals and performance metrics for the department. In this highly visible role, the GSA is responsible for the first and last impression, the check in and check out process, communication of information and delivering authentic hospitality to each and every guest. This includes promoting the lodge and the surrounding areas, promptly following up on guest requests and concerns, using strong and effective communication with all other hotel departments, seeking feedback from guests and exceeding their expectations, whether by wowing them, or when in service recovery.

Job duties:

Checking guests into the hotel, checking out guests from the hotel and provide service whenever required
Provide courteous, professional and attentive guest service at all times
Establishing a personal rapport with the guest in order to learn about their needs and expectations
Actively seek feedback from guests, following up and taking action to exceed guest expectations, whether that is to wow the guest, or in service recovery
A personalized touch during all guest interactions to ensure they feel welcome and special
Must be able to work a variety of shifts mornings, afternoons, evenings and holidays
Strong and effective communication with all other departments, and strong team work required between all inter-related departments (Housekeeping, Conference Services, Tours, Accounting, etc)
In-depth knowledge of the Kananaskis Valley and surrounding area, to Share the Adventure and create the unrivalled Kananaskis guest experience.
Employment Experience and Educational Requirements:

In order to be considered for this role, you have experience with POS systems, Excel and Outlook
You are able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Previous hotel front office experience or education completed within hospitality sector required
Degree or Diploma in Hospitality is preferred but not required
Professional in presentation and demeanor
Self-motivated, excellent organizational skills and the proven ability to work well under pressure
Physical Demands:

Required to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
Ability to sit for extended periods while operating the switchboard and completing administrative tasks.
Repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements (typing, data entry, processing payments, handling key cards, operating office equipment).
Frequently reaching and extending arms to provide guests with key cards, invoices, and other documents.
Regular bending, light crouching, and twisting to access drawers, printers, office supplies, and guest amenities.
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of light to moderate items (e.g., guest luggage, guest packages or office supplies.
Verbal communication requiring clear speaking and active listening for extended periods in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment both in person and over the phone.
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays based on business levels.
Amazing Perks:

Personal days: 5 per year after 90 days of continued full-time employment
Food and Beverage discounts at ALL 6 of our dining outlets
Growth and development opportunities, both personal and professional
Onsite newly-renovated staff accommodations which include a residence convenience store and employee gym
One meal per day in our employee cafeteria (taxable benefit)
Discounts on activities offered through our Activities Committee: Skydiving, Yoga, rafting, to name a few
Shuttle access to Calgary and Canmore
Health and Wellness benefits (some restrictions may apply)
Vacation is accrued starting on your first day of work at a rate of 4% of your earnings
Marriott Destinations membership providing you with discounted room rates and food and beverage discounts at any of Marriott's chain of hotels
Discounted access to our Nordic Spa*
Discounted Ski Pass and Golf rates*
Kananaskis Parks Pass
Apply now!