Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
Take part in the sustainable travel revolution at our harbor-front, eco-conscious hotel, which is home to Vancouver's first green roof and honey bee apiary. You'll be involved in building Fairmont Waterfront's ongoing reputation of excellence, which has recently seen us recognized as the 4th Top Hotel in Western Canada by the readers of Conde Nast in 2024, Fairmont Waterfront offers relaxed luxury, incredible water views and is just steps away from Vancouver's seawall, Gastown and Canada Place. About us:
Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?
- Sustainability and community commitment - recognized with 5 Green Leaves Certification rating from Green Key Global since 2011
- Empowering Women in Leadership - More than 50% of leadership team including Executive Level, are women
- Celebrating Diversity - our team represents over 60+ countries, fostering an inclusive and global community
- Strong Culture of Belonging for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community providing year-round support, including gender inclusive change rooms
- Generous perks - Enjoy discounted rates at over 5,500 Accor hotels worldwide through our Colleague Travel Discount Program* food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program
- Comprehensive Benefits - through our Benefit Plan* including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
- Dining Discounts - Get 50% off at our dining establishments in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler through our Food & Beverage Discount Program
- Exclusive Experiences - One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program
- Full rate of pay, $30.63 per hour following 90 days of service
- full-time and part-time status colleagues
Job Description
At Fairmont Waterfront, an exceptional guest experience begins even before check-in and extends throughout every stay. As a Houseperson, the organizational support you provide to the housekeeping team will ensure our guest rooms are well equipped and welcoming – and our guests feel valued.
What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Director, Housekeeping responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
- Ensure Housekeeping departmental standards are followed
- Maintain cleanliness of public areas, including but not limited to guest corridors, lobby, Health Club and restrooms.
- Support the housekeeping team by removing dirty linen, and collecting garbage and recyclables from guest rooms.
- Ensure laundry and housekeeping closets are stocked and organized.
- Clean and maintain back-of-house areas to ensure a tidy and safe work environment.
- Respond promptly to guest requests related to housekeeping, including delivering extra towels, bedding, or amenities.
- Assist with the delivery and pick-up of guest items as needed.
- Assist with deep cleaning tasks, including carpet shampooing and moving furniture.
- Collaborate with the housekeeping team to ensure high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
- Report maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate department.
- Assist in room turnovers, ensuring rooms are properly stocked with amenities and linens.
- Handle lost and found items and assist with documentation and storage.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Manager or Supervisor.
Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
- Previous experience in housekeeping or hotel operations preferred.
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with guests and team members professionally.
- Physical stamina to lift, carry, or move heavy items, bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
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/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
About Accor
We are Accor
We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world.
We are dedicated to suit all desires and needs, and reinvent the guest experience every day with our 45 hotel brands across all segments- 5,600 properties around the world from luxury five-star palaces to smart economy hotels, exquisite residences to full-service resorts.
Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts. We strive to make positive impact both locally and globally, to ensure hospitality benefits not only the few, but all.
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
Take part in the sustainable travel revolution at our harbor-front, eco-conscious hotel, which is home to Vancouver's first green roof and honey bee apiary. You'll be involved in building Fairmont Waterfront's ongoing reputation of excellence, which has recently seen us recognized as the 4th Top Hotel in Western Canada by the readers of Conde Nast in 2024, Fairmont Waterfront offers relaxed luxury, incredible water views and is just steps away from Vancouver's seawall, Gastown and Canada Place. About us:
Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?
- Sustainability and community commitment - recognized with 5 Green Leaves Certification rating from Green Key Global since 2011
- Empowering Women in Leadership - More than 50% of leadership team including Executive Level, are women
- Celebrating Diversity - our team represents over 60+ countries, fostering an inclusive and global community
- Strong Culture of Belonging for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community providing year-round support, including gender inclusive change rooms
- Generous perks - Enjoy discounted rates at over 5,500 Accor hotels worldwide through our Colleague Travel Discount Program* food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program
- Comprehensive Benefits - through our Benefit Plan* including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
- Dining Discounts - Get 50% off at our dining establishments in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler through our Food & Beverage Discount Program
- Exclusive Experiences - One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program
- Full rate of pay, $30.63 per hour following 90 days of service
- full-time and part-time status colleagues
Job Description
At Fairmont Waterfront, an exceptional guest experience begins even before check-in and extends throughout every stay. As a Houseperson, the organizational support you provide to the housekeeping team will ensure our guest rooms are well equipped and welcoming – and our guests feel valued.
What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Director, Housekeeping responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
- Ensure Housekeeping departmental standards are followed
- Maintain cleanliness of public areas, including but not limited to guest corridors, lobby, Health Club and restrooms.
- Support the housekeeping team by removing dirty linen, and collecting garbage and recyclables from guest rooms.
- Ensure laundry and housekeeping closets are stocked and organized.
- Clean and maintain back-of-house areas to ensure a tidy and safe work environment.
- Respond promptly to guest requests related to housekeeping, including delivering extra towels, bedding, or amenities.
- Assist with the delivery and pick-up of guest items as needed.
- Assist with deep cleaning tasks, including carpet shampooing and moving furniture.
- Collaborate with the housekeeping team to ensure high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
- Report maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate department.
- Assist in room turnovers, ensuring rooms are properly stocked with amenities and linens.
- Handle lost and found items and assist with documentation and storage.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Manager or Supervisor.
Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
- Previous experience in housekeeping or hotel operations preferred.
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with guests and team members professionally.
- Physical stamina to lift, carry, or move heavy items, bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
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/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
About Accor
We are Accor
We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world.
We are dedicated to suit all desires and needs, and reinvent the guest experience every day with our 45 hotel brands across all segments- 5,600 properties around the world from luxury five-star palaces to smart economy hotels, exquisite residences to full-service resorts.
Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts. We strive to make positive impact both locally and globally, to ensure hospitality benefits not only the few, but all.