Guest Relations Manager - Overnight Relief

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel as a Guest Relations Manager - Overnight Relief, where you will ensure luxury service during overnight operations. This part-time role involves leading a team, resolving guest concerns, and maintaining high service standards in a historic Vancouver hotel.

Benefits

Complimentary meals during your shift

Complimentary dry-cleaning of business attire

50% off at dining destinations

Travel reimbursement program

10 days of paid vacation

Complimentary hotel stay for new colleagues

Colleague benefit card for discounts

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in Front Office operations.
• Availability to work overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the overnight Front Office team.
• Ensure prompt resolution of guest concerns and seamless service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

University degree or diploma in Hospitality

Tools

Opera PMS

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Company Description

Experience the magic of working at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, a timeless Vancouver landmark known as the ‘Castle in the City’. With its majestic chateau-style architecture, copper green roof, and historic gargoyles, this stunning hotel has been captivating visitors since 1939. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver on prestigious Georgia Street, the hotel is surrounded by a dynamic arts scene, vibrant shopping, exciting nightlife, and world-class dining. Join our cherished team, and be part of an unforgettable hospitality experience. You’ll help create lasting memories for our guests in a setting that’s as exceptional as you are!

Company Description

Experience the magic of working at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, a timeless Vancouver landmark known as the ‘Castle in the City’. With its majestic chateau-style architecture, copper green roof, and historic gargoyles, this stunning hotel has been captivating visitors since 1939. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver on prestigious Georgia Street, the hotel is surrounded by a dynamic arts scene, vibrant shopping, exciting nightlife, and world-class dining. Join our cherished team, and be part of an unforgettable hospitality experience. You’ll help create lasting memories for our guests in a setting that’s as exceptional as you are!

Job Description

Guest Relations Manager - Overnight Relief

Be the Heart of the Guest Experience, Even After Hours.

As Guest Relations Manager – Overnight Relief, you will play a vital leadership role during overnight operations in our Front Office. Utilizing your interpersonal and operational strengths, you will ensure personalized, luxury service throughout the night. Reporting to the Director of Front Office, you’ll support a seamless late-night guest experience, guide overnight team members, and uphold service excellence while the hotel sleeps.

What Is In It For You

• An inclusive, empowering, and positive company culture where people are at the heart of everything we do
• The chance to have fun at work alongside passionate hospitality professionals who are committed to making the world a more welcoming place
• Part-time opportunity (16 hours per week), ideal for hospitality professionals seeking work-life balance
• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Complimentary meals during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
• Complimentary dry-cleaning of business attire
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
• Eligibility-based access to benefits including health, dental, and retirement programs
• Starting 10 days of paid vacation earned each calendar year and increasing with length of service, 12 statutory holidays and paid birthday leave
• Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired colleagues with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
• Colleague benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Accor properties worldwide for you and your family
• The opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment within a Vancouver heritage building with a historic legacy dating back to 1939
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Opportunities to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

Reporting to the Director of Front Office, you will lead and inspire our overnight Front Office team, ensuring luxury guest service, colleague support, and effective communication between day and night operations.

Operational Leadership & Service Excellence

• Champion the overnight guest journey, ensuring prompt resolution of concerns and seamless service
• Monitor and respond to guest feedback, upholding high standards even during quieter hours
• Serve as the senior hotel leader on-site during overnight shifts, liaising with security and other departments as needed
• Support the preparation of morning reports and transition handovers to day leadership teams
  
  

Team Development & Performance

• Provide guidance and support to overnight Front Office colleagues
• Foster a supportive team environment and ensure readiness for unexpected guest needs or emergencies
• Lead by example, modeling brand values and a commitment to service excellence
• Assist with overnight training of new colleagues or relief staff
  
  

Communication & Administration

• Ensure thorough communication and documentation across shift changes
• Maintain overnight staffing schedules and service continuity
• Promote a safe, healthy work environment and act as a member of the hotel’s Emergency Response Team
• Assist with departmental projects and initiatives as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Availability to work overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays, as part of a part-time (16 hours/week) schedule
• Previous leadership experience in Front Office operations within a luxury hotel environment
• Strong knowledge of Opera PMS or equivalent systems
• University degree or diploma in Hospitality or related field preferred
• Service-driven mindset with proven relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills
  
  

The Physical Job Requirements Include

• Working primarily overnight shifts with a balance of guest-facing service and independent administrative duties
• Ability to lift or carry items up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Occasional bending, pushing, kneeling, and use of stairs or ladders
• Ability to remain alert and focused during overnight hours in a low-traffic but high-responsibility environment
  
  

Additional Information

Visa Requirements

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

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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