Posted 20 days ago
Hotel Manager
@ AccorHotel
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is hiring a Hotel Manager to partner with the General Manager on hotel operations, develop leaders and deliver guest experiences. It is a full-time role on the Executive Committee, offering a salary from $185,000 a year plus benefits, with evening, weekend and holiday scheduling flexibility.
Pay:
From $185,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead operational departments through their leaders
- Manage annual budget, forecasts and labour costs
- Oversee guest experience and service recovery
- Develop department heads and manage labour relations
- Lead safety, security and business continuity planning
Requirements summary:
- Senior leadership in a full-service luxury hotel
- Experience leading multiple operating departments
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
- Experience in a unionized environment
- Post-secondary qualification preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · smartrecruiters
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-17
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Hospitality, Business |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Free or discounted meals |
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AccorHotel
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Full company description
We are Accor We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world. We are dedicated to suit all desires and needs, and reinvent the guest experience every day with our 45 hotel brands across all segments- 5,600 properties around the world from luxury five-star palaces to smart economy hotels, exquisite residences to full-service resorts. Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts. We strive to make positive impact both locally and globally, to ensure hospitality benefits not only the few, but all.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,542,950
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 98,406
- Reported office locations
- 82 rue Henri Farman, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris Region 92130, FR
- 82 Rue Henry Farman, Issy-les-Moulineaux, IdF 92130, FR
- 14, Jalan Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta 10220, ID
- Av. Doutora Ruth Cardoso, 7815, Sao Paulo, SP 05425-070, BR
- Business categories
- Resorts
- Leisure
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Marketing
- Location Based Services
- SEO
- Tourism
- Food and Beverage
- Advertising
- Events
- Travel
- Other recorded names
- AccorHotel
- Accor
- Accor Apartments & Realty
- Specialties
- Hospitality and Catering
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 4,348,879,078
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Accor We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris Region |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Hospitality and Catering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 282 |
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Company Description
Experience the magic of working at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, a timeless Vancouver landmark known as the ‘Castle in the City’. With its majestic chateau-style architecture, copper green roof, and historic gargoyles, this stunning hotel has been captivating visitors since 1939. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver on prestigious Georgia Street, the hotel is surrounded by a dynamic arts scene, vibrant shopping, exciting nightlife, and world-class dining. Join our cherished team, and be part of an unforgettable hospitality experience. You’ll help create lasting memories for our guests in a setting that’s as exceptional as you are!
Job Description
Hotel Manager
Lead the next chapter at the Castle in the City.
An iconic landmark in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver brings together timeless elegance, exceptional dining and warm, thoughtful hospitality.
As Hotel Manager, you will partner with the General Manager to lead hotel operations, develop our leaders and deliver memorable guest experiences. Your visible leadership, operational expertise and business judgment will help our teams achieve strong results while preserving the character that makes Hotel Vancouver special.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be a key member of the Executive Committee.
What's In It for You
- An inclusive, empowering, and positive workplace where people are at the heart of everything we do
- Competitive annual salary starting from $185,000/-, commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and paramedical coverage (subject to eligibility)
- Company-matched pension plan, with access to our Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid time off including vacation, statutory holidays, and paid birthday leave
- Complimentary duty meals and dry cleaning of business attire
- Monthly TransLink reimbursement or complimentary parking
- Complimentary hotel stay with breakfast for two through our Be Our Guest program
- Colleague rates at Accor hotels worldwide for you and your family
- Exclusive Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program
- Learning and development opportunities through Accor Academies
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our sustainability and community initiatives
What You Will Be Doing:
Executive Leadership & Operational Performance
- Partner with the General Manager in the overall management and strategic direction of the hotel, assuming their responsibilities when designated.
- Lead operational departments, including Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, and Security, through their respective leaders.
- Establish clear priorities and hold department heads accountable for service quality, financial performance and colleague engagement.
- Maintain a visible presence throughout the hotel, engaging with guests and colleagues and identifying opportunities to improve operations.
- Lead operational briefings and meetings, ensuring coordinated decisions, effective communication and timely follow-through.
- Conduct regular front-of-house and back-of-house inspections to assess cleanliness, maintenance, service delivery and operational readiness.
- Anticipate business demands and align resources to support occupancy, group business, banquets, special events and seasonal priorities.
Guest Experience & Luxury Service
- Champion warm, professional and engaging service that reflects Fairmont standards and the distinctive character of Hotel Vancouver.
- Lead consistent guest experiences across accommodation, dining, Afternoon Tea, banquets and other hotel services.
- Translate guest feedback, reputation-management results and quality assessments into measurable service improvements.
- Ensure departmental readiness for brand audits and applicable luxury service evaluations, including LQA assessments.
- Oversee significant guest concerns, ensuring effective service recovery and actions to prevent recurrence.
- Strengthen collaboration between departments to deliver seamless experiences for individual travelers, groups, event clients and VIP guests.
Financial & Commercial Performance
- Partner with the General Manager in developing and delivering the annual operating budget, business plan and capital plan.
- Ensure accurate departmental forecasts and hold operational leaders accountable for budgets, productivity and financial targets.
- Review operating statements with Finance and department heads, identifying trends and implementing corrective action.
- Balance labor deployment, purchasing and operating costs with guest expectations and business demand.
- Collaborate with Sales & Marketing and Revenue Management to align operational delivery with commercial opportunities.
- Drive operational initiatives that support revenue growth, profitability and an enhanced guest offering.
- Ensure purchasing, contracts and capital expenditure requests comply with financial controls and delegated approval limits.
People Leadership & Labor Relations
- Foster a respectful, inclusive culture that encourages accountability, collaboration and service excellence.
- Coach and develop department heads, strengthening leadership capability and succession planning.
- Play an active role in recruiting, onboarding and developing operational leaders.
- Partner with People & Culture on workforce planning, colleague engagement, performance management and talent development.
- Ensure operational decisions reflect applicable Collective Agreement requirements, working closely with People & Culture and department leaders.
- Build constructive relationships with union representatives and support the timely resolution of workplace concerns.
- Lead operational change with clear communication and consideration for colleague impact and applicable consultation requirements.
Asset Care & Project Delivery
- Partner with Engineering and operational leaders to maintain hotel facilities, equipment and guest-facing spaces.
- Ensure preventive maintenance and operational deficiencies receive appropriate attention and timely follow-through.
- Coordinate operational planning for renovations, capital projects and facility improvements, minimizing disruption to guests and colleagues.
- Support improvements that respect the hotel’s heritage character while enhancing functionality and guest experience.
- Champion responsible resource use and the hotel’s sustainability initiatives.
Safety, Security & Business Continuity
- Lead operational emergency preparedness, workplace safety, security and business continuity in partnership with departmental leaders.
- Ensure hazards and deficiencies are addressed and corrective actions are completed.
- Oversee operational readiness through emergency planning, training and exercises.
- Lead operational responses to significant incidents within delegated authority, ensuring timely reporting and escalation.
- Coordinate recovery measures to restore service and maintain business continuity following disruptions.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
- Progressive senior leadership experience in a full-service luxury hotel, ideally as a Hotel Manager, Director of Operations or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience leading multiple operating departments in a complex hotel environment.
- Strong knowledge of Rooms, Food & Beverage, Banquets, and Security operations.
- A proven record of improving guest satisfaction, colleague engagement and financial results.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, labor productivity and cost management.
- Experience working in a unionized environment and applying collective agreement requirements.
- An approachable leadership style with the ability to coach, inspire and hold teams accountable.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and conflict-resolution skills.
- Sound judgment and the ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
- Experience leading operational change, renovations or capital projects.
- A post-secondary qualification in hospitality, business or a related discipline is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in hotel management systems, financial reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications.
Working Conditions
- Regular standing and walking throughout guest areas, operational departments and back-of-house facilities.
- Periods of seated work and computer use.
- Movement throughout the property for inspections, meetings and operational support.
- Scheduling flexibility, including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays, may be required to support hotel operations, significant events and operational emergencies.
Additional Information
Visa Requirements:
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
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