Receptionist

About us:

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, established in 1903, is a renowned private yacht club located in the heart of Vancouver, BC. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, the Club offers world-class dining experiences, outstanding recreational facilities, and a vibrant social atmosphere.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-driven Front Desk Receptionist to join our team at Jericho Clubhouse.

Responsibilities:

• Warmly and professionally greet Members, visitors, and guests.
• Respond promptly and knowledgeably to phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries, providing accurate information.
• Answer a multi-line telephone system, direct calls appropriately, take and relay messages, and communicate general information; assist with website troubleshooting and reservation bookings.
• Offer guidance on the Club's facilities, programs, events, and services.
• Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure seamless coordination and exceed Member expectations.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Membership, Marketing & Communications and Food & Beverage teams as required, including assisting with Member inquiries, communications, event information, dining reservations, and other day-to-day departmental needs.
• Ability to quickly learn departmental structure and escalate inquiries to the appropriate team.
• Develop a working knowledge of the Club, its Members, traditions, and programs in order to accurately share information about upcoming events and dates.
• Organize outgoing and incoming correspondence with reciprocal clubs, acting as a liaison between RVYC and other international yacht clubs.
• Assist with the organization and distribution of Club communications, notices, promotional materials, and other Member-facing information as required.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.
• Assist with Merchandise organization.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous customer-service experience, preferably in hospitality, with strong interpersonal skills and a polished, professional demeanor.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Office 365 and Adobe Suite; experience with JONAS is an asset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Availability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and weekday evenings.
• Knowledge of sailing or yacht club operations is desirable but not mandatory.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional/business attire required.

Reports to: Front Desk Supervisor

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Starts at $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekdays and Weekends
• On-call

Experience

Preferred

• 2 year(s): customer-service role

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well