Lead Royal Service Agent
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Company Description
Just east of the Pacific and slightly north of Expectation.
Welcome to Fairmont Grand Del Mar. An elegant tribute to classic Mediterranean estate, seamlessly fusing old-world charm with modern luxury. Here, an award-winning, Renaissance-inspired spa, critically acclaimed dining, exclusive boutique shopping and championship golf course.
Growth and advancement is not only available, it is actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues, continuously seeking new ways to improve our environment and to support our beautiful home of San Diego.
Job Description
Royal Service Agent
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, every guest interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting memory. We invite you to showcase your exceptional interpersonal skills as a Royal Service Agent, where the knowledgeable and personalized service you provide by telephone will make our guests feel unique and valued.
Rate of Pay: $21.67/hr
Summary Of Responsibilities
Reporting to Director of Guest Experience, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging serviceUpdate reservations ensuring a flawless check in and check out processEnsure revenue is maximized by up-selling and recommending hotel facilitiesLiaise with Sales and other departments as requiredAnswer telephone and email inquiries in a timely mannerAssist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful wayProcess all external and internal calls either by redirecting calls or assisting the guestTake ownership of the guest’s request and ensure follow up according to the hotel’s standardsHave a sufficient working knowledge of all departments, in particular Housekeeping, Front Office and EngineeringMaintain and monitor the “Royal Service” software systemServe as a liaison for guests requiring information relating to all aspects of the hotelHandle and distribute faxes, voice messages and written messages for internal and external guestsHave full knowledge of the hotel’s emergency proceduresFollow department policies, procedures and service standardsFollow all safety policies Other duties as assignedAssist in training new colleaguesEnsure standards are being consistently adhered to and provide on the spot training when there are areas for improvementMaintain and update all training materials for new colleagues. Ensure they are up to date and accurate at all timesConduct internal audits to ensure telephone standards are being met.Prepare rooms operation for success by reviewing arrivals report in advance and ensuring all requests and needs are being metCommunicate effectively with Manager on Duty regarding any guest concerns and ensure follow up and resolution in a timely manner.Assist in training new colleaguesEnsure service standards are consistently practiced and provide on the spot training when there are opportunities for improvement Maintain and update all training materialsCommunicate effectively with Manager on Duty to ensure all guest concerns are resolved promptly and with the utmost carePrepare the operation for success by reviewing arrivals report and ensuring all guests needs are met in advance
Qualifications
Previous customer related experience required Must possess outstanding guest services skills and sophisticated verbal communication skillsPrevious Property Manager System experience preferredComputer literate in Microsoft Window applications requiredMust be able to type 25 words per minuteStrong interpersonal and problem solving abilitiesHighly responsible & reliableAbility to work well under pressure in a fast paced environmentAbility to work cohesively as part of a teamAbility to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Additional Information
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
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