Overview
Company Description : Recognized as the #1 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city's Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Fairmont Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture. World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning harbour views. The magnificent property completed a $60+ million restoration in 2017 that celebrated its proud history while moving the hotel into a new era of modern luxury and transforming the iconic property into a must-visit destination. In 2023, the property introduced a revamped Fairmont Gold Experience, including a major renovation to the Fairmont Gold floor. 88 Fairmont Gold rooms and a newly renovated lounge are ready to accommodate guests. Located on Vancouver Island, Canada's Castle on the Coast is the ideal starting point to explore British Columbia's stunning natural and expansive beauty. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes the property's prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World.

What Is In It For You

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues

Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress Hotel

Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler

Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!

Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program





Complimentary uniform laundering

Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare perks and RMT, dental, vision, and complimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through LifeWorks

Access to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)

Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs

Hourly pay rate of $24.33

Job Description

Responsible for the delivery of guests to their room, luggage, messages and any other items for delivery within the hotel

Provides a friendly greeting, using guest’s name and welcome to the property

Timely response to special requests

Very informative about all facilities, without being asked

Knowledgeable regarding local area attractions and shopping services

Offers to hang garment bag and place luggage on luggage stand or in appropriate area

Explains safety and security features of the hotel while rooming the guest

Inquires about and addresses additional needs that the guest may have

Learns guest’s name and uses it frequently

Offers to fill ice bucket

Explains the features and functions of the room including ceiling fans and temperature controls

Gracious acknowledgement of guests at all times

Prompt response for assisting departing guests; if not within five minutes, the guest is notified of the time

Converse with guest while rooming and departing guests





Upon check out, offers to have valet car brought to entrance or assist with other transportation

Takes responsibility for guest inquiries and problems

Performs shoe shine duties when needed

Performs pick up and delivery of guest luggage to and from off-site areas

Records all deliveries and storage of items efficiently and accurately

Unload luggage from tour busses and transport to guest rooms

Ensures that the security of the hotel is maintained through participation in the Emergency response procedures and ensures only registered guests and patrons use the Reception Lobby

Other duties as assigned

Delivers overnight menu requests to guest rooms

Qualifications

A minimum of one (1) year of recent experience (in the last 5 years) as a Porter or Doorperson, or in a position demanding a luxury standard of constant guest/customer service. Individuals pursuing or having completed a post-secondary education in Hospitality require a minimum of four (4) months' of recent experience as stated above.

A valid BC Class 5 driver's license (must provide a drivers’ abstract reflecting a history of responsible driving)

Comprehensive and current knowledge of local attractions, events, restaurants and transportation information

Impeccable grooming and presentation

Additional Information
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): The position of Porter is physically demanding and has a direct impact on the security of our employees and guests. The successful applicant must be physically capable of performing repetitive work, as well as lifting and carrying heavy loads (average 50 lbs). The successful applicant must be comfortable working the majority of the time outdoors in all elements.

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