FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST | PART-TIME

Thank you for your interest in the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver, the first Shangri-La to open in North America. Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver is a 119 room luxury boutique property, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver’s vibrant financial, retail and entertainment district. Shangri-La Vancouver is the proud recipient of the prestigious Forbes Five Star Award and AAA’s Five Diamond award and is one of only four Canadian Hotels to hold both the esteemed ratings.

Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver prides itself on the strength and dedication of our team, and seeks to hire, develop and promote charismatic, passionate, hardworking Colleagues to reach their full potential and ultimate career goals.

We are currently searching for a passionate Front Desk Receptionist to join our Front Office team.

Our ideal candidate will have a genuinely warm presence, friendly, & sincere nature, drive for service excellence, internally proud, and outwardly gracious & humble. They will bring experience gained from within Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, or from within another world class hotel or resort. They would be a consummate hospitality professional who creates memorable moments for our guests and warmly and genuinely engages our guests and their fellow colleagues, keeping our workplace productive, professional and fun!

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform duties either at the main reception desk or from inside our Service Centre, handling guest inquiries and requests
• Front Desk Agents are cross trained to work as concierges, assisting our guests and residents
• At the hotel main switchboard, answer and transfer calls, take in-room dining orders, monitor service times, monitor the hotel emergency lines, defect reporting, and act as the overall communication hub for the hotel.
• Communicate with all departments, in particular Housekeeping, Front Office, and Engineering
• Ensure all external and internal guest/colleague inquiries and concerns are answered promptly and professionally either by telephone or radio system
• Take ownership of the caller’s request and ensure follow up according to the hotel’s standards
• Process and distribute all guest messages, guest wake-up calls and all incoming faxes
• Assist guests with dining reservations, attraction inquiries and all other guest activities as required
• Serve as a liaison for Guests requiring information relating to all aspects of the hotel and facilities
• Provide professional guest service with genuine care to attention and detail
• Accurately complete all special billing requests
• Responsible for registering guests, establishing a method payment, assigning a guest room and welcoming the guest to our hotel.
• Processing all guest departures presenting a folio of charges to departing guests and receiving payment
• Update and monitor room status changes in partnership with Housekeeping
• Drive rate through up-selling of room types
• Settle guest accounts accurately while ensuring all service standards are followed
• Provide customer service over the telephone and in person to all guests while adhering to luxury hotel service standards
• Ensure all hotel reports, VIP guest profiles, and other guest requests are prepared prior to guest arrival
• Ensures compliance to all hotel policies, standards and core practices
• Assist in handling of guest complaints and ensure that proper follow up takes place
• Undertakes other ad hoc related responsibilities, as required

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar capacity within another luxury or upscale hotel brand is preferred
• Previous experience with Micros, Opera, Microsoft Office, Open Table software is an asset
• Professional telephone etiquette and excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Professional appearance and manner
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, focusing on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including evenings, mornings, weekends, holidays and overnight shifts, as required

Other Perks/Benefits

SHANGRI-LA VANCOUVER COLLEAGUE PRIVILEGES

…we enable people to live, work, play, eat, and rest well through the environments we create and the memorable experiences we deliver! Our Colleagues have access to the following perquisites:

• Adventure to 100+ Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts with Colleague Travel Discounts
• Experience our renowned food & beverage with a special Colleague Discount
• Pamper yourself with discounted wellness journeys and luxury products from CHI the Spa
• Enjoy exclusive access to discounted theatre, cinema, and retailers through our partner programs.
• Indulge in specialty pricing on luxurious pillowtop beds and linens through our partner programs.
• Connect your event leads or employee referrals and earn a special Colleague bonus!
• Connect with your fellow Colleagues in recognition events throughout the year, celebrating as a team.
• Pursue your own ongoing development through our education reimbursement program
• Secure your vehicle conveniently with access to heavily discounted monthly paid parking
• Eligible Colleagues can build retirement savings with employer support contributions.

ABOUT SHANGRI-LA HOTELS AND RESORTS

• Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has been established in luxury since 1971, with locations in North America, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Oceania, and Africa.
• Sister brands include Traders Hotels, Kerry Hotels, and JEN Hotels. Further, the Shangri-La Group holds a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, residences, services, and clubs.
• CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, which describes a unique place of personal peace, enchantment, and well-being.

Shangri-La Vancouver is committed to fostering a workplace that both promotes and places sincere value on diversity and inclusion.

Job Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to click the below link to apply directly, or to visit our career portal at https://tinyurl.com/SLVJOBS. Due to the volume of applicants, we will only contact those candidates we wish to pursue further. Shangri-La Vancouver will only consider candidates who currently possess the legal right to work in Canada. Applicants must be Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or be in active possession of an Open Work Permit and valid Social Insurance Number. Shangri-La Vancouver is unable to sponsor international applicants. We thank all applicants for their time and interest in Shangri-La.