About the Role
This position is ideal for an individual with a strong interest in hotel operations and a desire to develop a career in hospitality management. It involves a multitude of customer service tasks while consistently providing exceptional service to guests and clients.
Responsibilities
- Planning, goal setting, and day-to-day operations of the Front Office Department, including Front Desk, Ideal Service Agents, Bell Services, Door, and Concierge.
- Implementing company programs and managing Front Desk operations to ensure compliance with LSOPs and SOPs and optimal service quality.
- Ensuring all arriving and departing guests are treated with courtesy and served expeditiously.
- Maintaining liaison with management, reservations, and housekeeping to ensure guest expectations are exceeded.
- Identifying potential problems and service malfunctions and making on-the-spot corrections.
- Participating in developing plans for special services to targeted markets.
- Completing AM/PM overnight manager’s checklist and other assigned tasks.
- Resolving customer complaints and anticipating problems by monitoring feedback and performance to ensure high customer satisfaction.
- Liaising with the sales team to implement sales strategies for improved occupancy, revenue, and upselling.
- Managing room inventory, including strategic planning, upselling, and blocking rooms.
- Developing and implementing fire safety plans and coordinating evacuation drills.
- Ensuring compliance with Omni Standards for fire safety.
Requirements
- College degree or equivalent, preferably in a hospitality management program.
- 2-3 years of experience in hotel operations with interest in other departments.
- Previous experience as a Guest Service Manager.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for telephone, email, radio, and reporting.
- Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Knowledge of Opera, Birchstreet, and/or Synergy is preferred.
- Ability to achieve positive guest relations and maximize satisfaction.
- Ability to handle cash and credit transactions.
- Ability to enforce company policies and SOPs.
- Ability to maintain 4-Diamond level cleanliness standards.
- Ability to work with management on special projects.
- Previous experience in health & safety.
- First Aid/CPR certification is preferred.
- Smart Serve certification is preferred.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during stressful situations.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Skills
- Hospitality Management
- Front Office Operations
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Opera
- Birchstreet
- Synergy
- Sales Strategy
- Room Inventory Management
- Fire Safety Planning
- Health & Safety
- First Aid
- CPR
- Smart Serve
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-3 years
Education Level
- College degree or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $59,000–$64,000
About the Company
- With a legacy spanning over 120 years, The Omni King Edward Hotel stands as Toronto’s first and longest-standing luxury hotel.
- It blends rich history with timeless elegance and modern hospitality.
- This landmark property is a cherished destination for locals and visitors.
- Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, it offers convenient access to the city’s celebrated restaurants, cultural attractions, and premier shopping districts.
- The Omni King Edward Hotel embodies the spirit of Toronto: vibrant, diverse, and welcoming.
- Associates take pride in being part of a workplace defined by respect, gratitude, and empowerment, supported by comprehensive training, mentorship, and a shared commitment to exceptional service.
Equal Opportunity
- Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.
- The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster.
- Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
- If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
