Royal Service Supervisor

AccorHotel • Los Angeles, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

You represent Fairmont Century Plaza with professionalism, confidence, and a strong sense of ownership. As a leader, you set the standard for exceptional service, ensuring every guest interaction reflects the highest level of hospitality and attention to detail. You lead with energy and positivity, inspiring and motivating your team to perform at their best while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. You take pride in developing your colleagues, holding them accountable to service standards, and recognizing excellence. Entrusted with oversight of the guest experience, you proactively anticipate needs, resolve challenges with sound judgment, and ensure that every guest encounter exceeds expectations.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate fluently with our guests and colleagues
• Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Strong knowledge of Opera Property Management System is an asset
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications an asset
• Must be able to type 25 words per minute
• Must possess a professional presentation
• Must be flexible in terms of working hours
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to research and investigate information to enable strategic decision-making
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
• Ability to use various computer software
• Ability to handle cash effectively and accurately
• High School Diploma or previous experience an asset
• Hospitality Diploma is a benefit
• Minimum of two year’s work experience in relevant discipline beneficial
• Minimum of one year’s work experience as Royal Service Agent beneficial
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Fluency in a second language is an asset
• Ability to be observant with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to follow instruction and work quickly and thoroughly
• Ability to think through situations in a rational manner while under pressure
• Logical and structured thinking, balancing budgetary and guest’s needs
• Ability to see the bigger picture and possible repercussions of decisions
• Frequent sitting throughout shift
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, walking, and standing
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of Opera Property Management System is an asset
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications an asset
• High School Diploma or previous experience an asset
• Hospitality Diploma is a benefit
• Fluency in a second language is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist the Royal Service Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• You demonstrate that all Royal Service Standard Operating Policies and Procedures are performed in all interactions.
• You maintain a perpetual presence by remaining attentive and answering every call, internal and external, guest and colleague, in a professional and warm manner
• You answer email inquiries within 24 hours
• You assist guests according to Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Brand Standards
• You book and enter room reservation requests using the Property Management System
• You carry out all reservation functions such as updating reservations including cancellations, rescheduling, shortening length of stay in accordance with Century Plaza reservation policies
• You enter rooming lists while ensuring accuracy, as required
• You ensure revenue is maximized by up-selling guest rooms and recommending hotel facilities
• You create and action service requests for guests and Heartists and ensure that requests are completed in necessary time
• You carry out the enhanced wakeup call program for the hotel’s guests
• You assist in taking and completing orders for In Room Dining during high calls volumes
• You carry out all Front Desk functions such as Room Moves, Billing Issues, Check out, Check in, and any other assigned duties
• You take ownership of the caller’s request, handle any guest concerns and ensure the issue is resolved and the guest is satisfied
• You escalate requests that are not handled in the appropriate time
• You follow up on any service requests that require follow up as deemed by the Royal Service Management team
• You liaise with Sales and other departments as required
• You assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
• You stay informed of all product knowledge, ranging from daily functions, services and facilities available, and marketing and promotional activities
• You maintain a positive relationship with Guests and Colleagues by exceeding their expectations through anticipatory service
• You enroll guests in Accor Live Limitless loyalty program and updates profiles when applicable
• You handle credit card and other billing transaction inquiries such as unrecognized or incorrect postings to the room
• You ensure all Guest details remain confidential
• You constantly review the performance and operations of the department through monitoring LQA results and Voice of the Guest
• You maintain cleanliness, safety, and order in all work areas and reports any areas of concern to Supervisor
• You are familiar with Hotel’s technology and communication platforms, and use to ensure hotel operation and guest satisfaction
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Gross Hourly Rate: $34.93 USD
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• 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 Planet 21 and WATCH

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED