Valet - Hotel William Gray

Operating in the hospitality and restaurant industry for nearly 50 years, Gray Collection is an award-winning group of authentically local hotels and restaurants that offer travelers from around the world the experience of friendly luxury. Among our establishments are Maggie Oakes, Jacopo, Vieux-Port Steakhouse, Pincette, Bevo Bar+Pizzeria, Restaurant Gaspar, Terrasse le Perché, Terrasse William Gray, and Terrasse sur l’Auberge.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet guests on arrival, open doors and inform them of parking procedures
• Help guests with luggage and special requests
• Control incoming and outgoing hotel traffic
• Ensure that the sidewalk and hotel entrance are clean and safe (especially in winter)
• Park and retrieve guest cars, record licence plate numbers, match guest's names and room numbers
• Correctly identify stored bags and manage valet parking car key
• Bring luggage to guest rooms and retrieve them when requested
• Able to lift and carry 30-50 pounds
• Provide guests with an overview of room features
• Deliver mail; assist with receiving & delivering packages to guest rooms or to other departments
• Perform any other tasks which are assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a same or a similar position
• A valid driver’s licence with a clean record (able to drive automatic and standard cars
• Excellent customer service: Approachable, pleasant, courteous, empathetic, fast acting
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment, managing various workloads
• Ability to organize, prioritize and, multitask
• Effective knowledge of Ottawa, its tourist attractions and its major intersections
• Excellent oral and written skills in English, French is an asset

BENEFITS:

• Group insurance plan with telemedecine
• Group RRSP and DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan)
• 50% employee discount at all of our establishments for the employee and up to 3 guests
• Discounts with our business partners (transportation, wellness, leisure)
• Company culture that values employees
• Employee recognition events
• Growing company with opportunities for career development and personal growth

We thank you for your interest. Only individuals selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

*In this document, we have made an effort to use neutral language suitable for all individuals, regardless of gender. However, certain terms, job titles, and sentence structures may require us to use the masculine form as a neutral gender. We wish to inform you of this. As we prioritize an inclusive work environment, we welcome all individuals, regardless of gender, to apply.

*Knowledge of English (spoken) is required for this position due to the frequent and necessary interactions with an English-speaking and international clientele in a tourism environment and in close collaboration with several partner hotels. The incumbent must independently welcome, inform, and assist guests. Communication in English is essential to the performance of the duties, the quality of service provided, and, where applicable, safety requirements, and cannot reasonably be delegated to another employee.