Guest Service Agent (Full Time)

Company Description

Your Team and Working Environment

Since 1915, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has effortlessly delivered timeless luxury in the heart of Edmonton. Nestled above the river valley, the hotel’s charm and elegance have earned it recognition as one of the city’s most sought-after locations, as well as the prestigious MICHELIN Key 2025 and Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. World-class service awaits our guest’s every need.

Our dedicated team is delighted to assist with a variety of personalized services to ensure guest comfort and convenience are our top priorities. Edmonton's castle offers award-winning, locally-inspired dining, a multi-level health club facility, unforgettable meetings and events, and fairy-tale weddings. At Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, our team takes pride in creating memorable experiences for every occasion.

With over a century of hospitality excellence and deep community connections, we continue to uphold the high standards of service that have defined the hotel for generations.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Job Description

Guest Service Agent (Full Time)

First impressions are everything! As a Guest Service Agent, you will take care of the guests from the moment they arrive through to their departure by ensuring they have a memorable experience with us.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide effective, efficient service in a friendly manner
• Check in and out hotel guests according to standards and policies
• Ensure the highest level of guest satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly
• Review and prepare for VIP and ALL loyalty members arrivals to ensure a flawless check-in experience
• Keep front desk stocked, organized, tidied, and sanitized
• Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to Hotel grooming standards
• Other responsibilities connected with Front Office may be required

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include

• Previous front desk/reception experience a strong asset
• Must have effective communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP an asset
• Knowledge of Micros PMS/Opera an asset
• Must have a good command of the English language
• Hotel/Hospitality degree or diploma an asset
• Available for shift work including weekends and holidays

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.