First impressions are everything! Your engaging smile and personality are the essence of a great Ski Valet Attendant with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. As you personally greet our guests and assist them throughout the day, your warm welcome is an integral part of our winter operations team! Please note: This is a seasonal position, beginning December 2020-May 2021.
Hotel Overview:
Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort defines mountain luxury in the heart of Whistler, British Columbia – Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Located in the spectacular Coastal Mountain Range, Whistler is Canada’s premier, year-round outdoor adventure destination – just two hours north of downtown Vancouver. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience and on-site championship golf course, Fairmont Chateau Whistler is Whistler’s largest conference resort hotel with 526 guestrooms and suites, exceptional dining in five unique outlets and full resort amenities including a slopeside Health Club. Since opening its doors in 1989, this landmark destination has welcomed guests and colleagues to an unforgettable mountain adventure – start yours today!
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Guest Services Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- To consistently maintain and update the ski/boot storage area
- To ensure all equipment match to the guest’s identification number/pass
- To assist the guest services staff with the transportation of skis to and from ski storage
- To correctly store all ski boots and ensure that the warmers are in good working order
- To know and understand the duties of other positions within the guest services department if assistance is required
- To have a complete understanding of the fire evacuation and lost and found procedures
- To ensure the whole ski valet area is clean and tidy at all times (storage area, equipment, hallway in the immediate vicinity and entrance of area)
- To be always neatly groomed and in full uniform when on duty
- To promote and enforce health and safety awareness as well as to have a complete understanding of the fire evacuation and lost and found procedures
- Actively participate in the Chateau Whistler’s environmental program Planet 21 and department specific initiatives in working towards sustainable operations
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be sincerely friendly, personable and approachable
- Must be empathetic to guest needs and concerns
- Guest Service experience is an asset
- A secondary language is an asset
- Excellent communication skills required
- Must be a team oriented person
- Must be flexible and ready to work a variety of shifts
- Must be energetic and enthusiastic
- A degree/diploma in Hospitality Management is an asset
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
- Constant standing, walking, bending, kneeling and lifting throughout shift
- Frequent lifting of 45 lbs or more
Visa Requirements:
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
More Information
- Starting month Nov
- Interview options
