MUIR Guest Experience - Guest Experience Ambassador

Muir Hotel, 1709 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 2:00 a.m.

Located in the absolute centre of downtown in the vibrant Halifax waterfront, in the heart of the Queen’s Marque district, MUIR offers elevated hospitality inspired by the spirit, culture and natural beauty of Nova Scotia. In each of our departments, our team shares a common goal – providing an exceptional customer experience in a clean, comfortable setting. If you are passionate about a career in hospitality and want to join a team that shares this common goal, the MUIR is presently seeking Guest Experience Ambassador at Front Desk .

Reporting to the Front Office Manager, with dotted line to Guest Experience Manager, the Guest Experience Ambassador is the welcoming face of Muir, and a crucial part of the primary contact team that addresses guests needs while providing an ultra-Luxury service. Objective is to know the guest and create memorable experiences. Within Halifax and Nova Scotia, they must know and support those who support the concierge function; tour companies, theatre, restaurants, travel companies etc.

Shifts: Vary in their start and end time and can change due to the needs of our guests. A mixture of days, evenings, holidays and weekend shifts.

What you will be doing as a Guest Experience Ambassador :

- Prepares for guest arrival by coordinating with the CORE, Front Office, and Housekeeping departments;
- Responsible for ensuring that the check-in/check-outofMuirguestsis donecourteously and efficiently;
- Processingall payments according to establishedrequirements and following most elevated service standards;
- Handlesall guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests;
- Provides outstanding customer service to all guests, owners,



and visitors of the hotel in a friendly, proactive and efficient manner with appropriate follow-up as necessary;
- Is aware of special owner VIP relationships within the local Nova Scotian community;
- Builds an extensive knowledge base of local area restaurants, shops, attractions, transportation options, and airport;
- Maintains a positive and professional relationship with all vendors and merchants;
- Holds and delivers correspondence to the front desk for guests prior to arrival;
- Act as an ambassador to the hotel and ensure that guests are receiving an unparalleled guestexperience;
- Inputs and accesses guest data in computer (PMS), making reservations, check-in and check-out guests as neededand develop and update the guest history, collecting preferences;
- Is aware of the status of the availability of rooms at the hotel on any given day to ensure revenue is maximized;
- Listens and responds to guest inquirieswith a focus on guests' needs, remaining calm and courteous;
- Works with the required computer systems, such as Lightspeed,Marriott guest response & recognition system;
- Is familiar with Marriott Bonvoy Guest Loyalty program;
- Such other related duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.

Your experience and skills include:

- 1 to 2 years of luxury hotel or other service experience preferred;
- Knowledge of Halifax area, familiarity with location, neighbourhood, and local attractions including restaurants, bars, and nightlife is a plus;
- Working knowledge of office software, point-of-sale,



and phone systems an asset;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, English a must; a second applicable language an asset;
- Excellent people skills and the ability to interact with all guests and owners, internal and external, effectively with tact and diplomacy while maintaining discretion;
- True desire to satisfy the needs of guests in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to suggest a wide variety of suggestions for guest entertainment.

Your team and working environment:

- Fast-paced Five Star Luxury Collection Hotel;
- Awarded Four Stars in the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards;
- Located in the heart of the vibrant Halifax waterfront, minutes away from the Dartmouth ferry terminal;
- A team of like-minded hospitality professionals that share a passion for service;
- Back of house experience that puts employees first.

Employee Advantages:

- Eligible for $500 signing bonus upon completion of probationary period
- Eligible for shift premiums based on hotel capacity
- Access to our employee development/education reimbursement program
- Company scholarship program for employees and family members
- One earned day off every two months based on attendance
- 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass
- Access to our gym and fitness facilities
- Shoe allowance of $100 per year
- Uniform dry cleaning
- Comprehensive Extended, Health, and Dental benefits
- Opportunity to Participate in the Employer sponsored retirement savings program
- Access to Marriott employee travel benefits
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Employee centric back of house experience

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

Muir Hotel, 1709 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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📌 MUIR Guest Experience - Guest Experience Ambassador (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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📍 Halifax Regional Municipality