Expeditor, Guest Services (Internship)

Experience a 6 week - 12 week internship in a luxury resort environment. As an Expeditor you will act as an ambassador of our hotel for all guests by delivering a superior arrival and departure experience. Interact with guests and colleagues on a daily basis, providing courteous and efficient service creating a feeling of welcome.  Exceeding guest expectations is the primary responsibility all the while operating within guidelines and procedures established by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. 

What you will be doing:

• Assist with the coordination of a guests' stay with luggage, valet and other guests requests
• Ensure every guest is greeted and acknowledged with the aloha spirit
• Assist with the hotel's bike and golf club programs. Ensure that proper waivers are signed and equipment is returned in the same condition
• Control bell storage area; receive and issue claim tickets for baggage to be stored. Retrieve luggage when claim tickets are presented
• Assist with group transportation and luggage movements
• Support expeditors and shuttle service when needed
• Provide unique experiences to all of our guests through warm, personal & detailed service in a luxury, upscale and fast paced environment.
• Ensure a positive first impression of the resort for our guests through detailed cleanliness, set-up and ambiance control.
• Try to remember individual’s names and their preferences to extend a personalized service
• Assist other rooms division departments with their operations during peak times or when required
• Apply necessary precautions with regards to the hotel safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)
• Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Detailed & service oriented with an eye for detail to be self-motivated and energetic.