Company Description
Fairmont Pittsburgh, a 4 diamond LEED certified luxury hotel, is located at the heart of Pittsburgh’s business, cultural and retail hub. Fairmont Pittsburgh offers superb and distinctive guest services and accommodations in a luxury setting.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive salary and flexible benefit plans
• Opportunity for commissions
• Employee rates at Luxe Accor properties in North and Central America
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Wellbeing initiatives
  Job Description
  You are the beginning of an exceptional guest experience. As a Front Desk Agent, you will make our guests feel welcome and reflect the exceptional experience to come when they arrive. Your personalized interactions, care in guest room selection, and knowledge of the hotel will ensure our guests have a lasting memory of their visit.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Ability to work all shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Previous experience in Front Office operations in a luxury setting an asset
• An operational knowledge and proficiency in Front Office Systems-Micros-Fidelio and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in English required, bilingual is an asset
• Excellent written/verbal communication, coaching and interpersonal skills
• Strong guest service orientation, utilizing empathy and creative thinking
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to work as part of a large, diverse team
• We are a dog-friendly property, comfortability to work around animals and animal dander is necessary
  Additional Information

• Greet guests upon arrival with a warm and sincere welcome
• Perform all functions of guest registry including check in and check out, updating reservations and guest profiles to 100% accuracy, swift but correct room assignment while meeting luxury standards
• Issue keys while ensuring utmost safety and confidentiality
• Maintain and protect guest privacy and discretion
• Settle guest accounts while ensuring all services standards are followed
• Maintain a company issued bank and accurately report receipts daily, while adhering to company cash handling policies
• Assist guests and answer inquiries regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
• Drive revenue through room upsells and cross-promotion of other hotel outlets
• Builds strong rapport with support departments
• Create reservations for guests who are at the desk or who call in after hours
• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Resolve guest issues and inquires, and escalate to Supervisor or Manager when appropriate
• Other duties as assigned
  Qualifications