Accor

Director, Front Office

Accor$75K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in Front Office or equivalent management position
  • Proficiency in Fairmont specific applications like Property Manager and Royal Service Manager
  • Post-secondary education in Hospitality Management is an asset
  • Dynamic leader who performs well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Highly organized and results-oriented with strong planning skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proven ability to develop and lead teams effectively

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Front Desk, Royal Service, and Concierge teams
  • Develop and empower a high-performing leadership team for future managerial roles
  • Drive guest satisfaction through personalized service initiatives and loyalty programs
  • Achieve financial goals through effective management and revenue optimization
  • Assist in budget preparation and management of operating expenses
  • Monitor guest satisfaction and performance metrics for continuous improvement
  • Foster a culture of engagement and professional development among team members

Benefits

  • Subsidized on-site staff accommodation for full-time employees
  • Complimentary meal per shift in staff cafeteria with additional meals available for purchase
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision & Dental
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching for full-time employees
  • Employee travel program offering discounts at Fairmont & Accor properties
  • Access to exclusive room rates and discounts on food & beverage at partner resorts
  • Discounts on the resort's Fitness Centre, Spa, and Golf Courses
Full 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.

About Accor

Accor is a multinational hospitality company that operates in 110 countries. It was founded in 1967 and has its headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. The company operates over 4,800 hotels, resorts, and residences under brands such as Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, and Ibis. Accor also offers a range of services to businesses and individuals, including meeting and event planning, loyalty programs, and digital solutions. In 2020, the company launched its ALLSAFE program, which includes enhanced hygiene and safety measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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