Rooms Controller

Fairmont; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K

Complimentary shift meal

Discounted rates in Accor worldwide

Learning programs and development

Job summary

Fairmont Austin is seeking a Rooms Controller to oversee inventory and support the Front Office leadership team. You will pre-block guest requests, coordinate with Housekeeping, Engineering and Front Office, and ensure room readiness to maximize revenue.

The role requires prior front office experience, strong English skills, and meticulous attention to detail. You should be capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment and be a team player.

Qualifications

• Prior front office experience required.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Microsoft Windows applications knowledge; Opera PMS is a plus.
• Must be organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Engineering and Front Office to ensure inventory is available to maximize revenue.
• Review Membership profiles to ensure guest preferences are met.
• Review same-day reservations to ensure benefits and preferences are applied.
• Manage room inventory, readiness and balancing to maximize revenue and upsells.
• Review Room Diary to balance room types across the portfolio.
• Coordinate and assign airlines based on contracted room types.
• Attend and review weekly resumes to set up front office for success.
• Manage front office infographic board for effective communication.
• Perform Front Desk Agent duties if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Front desk experience

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Work under pressure

Tools

Opera PMS

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.

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/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!#BELIMITLESS

Job Description

You are a multi-tasker and areresponsible for managing overall hotel roominventory and coordinating the day-to-day operation in support of the Front Office leadership team! As a Rooms Controller, you will ensure guests' requests are met in advanceand their preferences are honored by pre-blocking special requests and managing overall inventory.

What you will be doing:

• Coordinating with Housekeeping, Engineering and Front Office to ensure all hotel inventory is available to maximize revenue
• Review ALL Membership profiles to ensure all guest preferences are met
• Reviewing reservations made same-day to ensure all benefits, welcome amenities and preferences are actioned and communicated
• Managing room inventory, room readiness and balancing room inventory
• Reviewing the “Room Diary” to ensure rooms types are balanced to maximize revenue and upsells
• Coordinating and assigning airlines based on contracted room types
• Attends and reviews weekly resumes to ensure front office team is set up for success
• Manages the front office infographic board for effective communication
• Must be able to perform the duties of Front Desk Agent, if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is in it for you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Complimentary shift meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further development
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Previous front office experience required
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written), second language an asset
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications and Opera an asset
• Must be organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Demands

This position requires:

• Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.

Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V