GUEST EXPERIENCE ASSOCIATE
What’s in it for you:
Do you exude enthusiasm for hospitality and have a passion for working with a team to deliver world class exceptional customer experiences? If so, explore what we have to offer! In this position, you will have a direct impact on the overall experience of our hotel guests and be responsible for ensuring 100% satisfaction from the moment guests arrive at the hotel until they check out.
Benefits and Perks:
- Explore Travel Program
- Ongoing Associate Appreciation Events
What your day will look like:
- Warmly welcome and assist guests to and from their room and with luggage when necessary.
- Inform guests of in-room amenities.
- Inform guests of all safety features offered in and around their room.
- Promote the hotel outlets, facilities and Marriott Rewards program with our guests.
- Load and unload bags into guest vehicles and tour buses and Valet Park guest vehicles.
- First point of contact for concierge questions about the hotel and its surrounding attractions.
- Assist in the creation of a weekly/monthly Concierge information letter for guests and associates
- Knowledgeable with guest recommendations regarding restaurants, attractions, walking/biking paths, rental cars, YVR etc.
- Answer Front Desk telephones and assist with guest requests and information
- Liaison with restaurants, tour companies and local attraction companies to maintain up to date information for guests and associates
- Maintain organized, clean and orderly lobby, courtyard and storage areas.
- Deliver packages, outside food delivery, mail and completing room checks in a quick and timely manner.
Your experience and skills include:
- Must have valid class 5 British Columbia driver's license and clean drivers abstract.
- Must be able to drive vehicles with automatic and manual transmission.
- Must possess exceptional communication skills, a second language is an asset.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 5 hours in length.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. on a regular and continuous basis.
- Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on a regular and continuous basis.
- Knowledge of Richmond, Vancouver and its attractions.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada. Valid Work or Study Permits – 1 Year Minimum Validity.
To note:
- Complete job description will be presented at the time of job offer
ABOUT US
The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport and Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre provide guests with exceptional quality, service, and value. These guiding principles are evident with every check-in, bed made, or breakfast served. You can see this commitment to quality in the physical properties of the hotels themselves; located in the heart of the city and at Vancouver’s airport, surveying the magnificent natural elements that combine to make Vancouver one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We are proud to be Vancouver built, Vancouver owned, and Vancouver run.
A wall is only as strong as those that build it. Our associates are brought together by the fundamental sense of self-worth they derive from helping others. While each person’s talents are a credit, it is an individual’s commitment to the group effort that creates excellence.
Our foundation is exceptional people, and our passion is supporting them to succeed and exceed. More so than experience or education, it is a unanimous enthusiasm that is most highly valued. For those who work hard and consistently display positive attitude and aptitude, the opportunities for growth are endless.
The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport Hotel has been notified of imposters using the Hotel name in an attempt to elicit personal information from job seekers. Recent attempts involve fake LinkedIn profiles set up to appear that persons affiliated with the Hotel are seeking applicants to fill positions. These imposters may use InMail, Gmail or some other platform to contact people regarding “open positions” and have even requested banking information from candidates.
The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport Hotel does not request SIN number, police background checks or banking information from candidates when you apply. We advise you do not ever provide sensitive personal information such as addresses, birthdates, banking or other account information to an unsolicited contact. We further advise you do not open any attachments on e-mails from someone you do not know.
DIVERSITY
Wall Centre Hotels is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Wall Centre Hotels, through education, review and engagement is achieving a work environment that is fair and just for all associates and where all associates are valued for the diversity they bring to the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, and age.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $21.45-$23.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- If applicable, is your study or work permit valid for at least 1 year?
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 BC Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person
