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Event Server
- Fairmont Hot Springs, BC, Canada
At three years the pay rate for this role would be $18.22 · Full-time
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- At three years the pay rate for this role would be $18.22
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Who We Are:
Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.
Job Description
Be a part of a spectacular event! As an Event Server with Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel you will create a special event that our Guests will remember. Your ability to work as a team player combined with your service skills and your engaging personality will ensure that our Guests have a memorable experience.
Starting Rate: $17.22 per hour
We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $18.22
Job Duties Include
- Provide exceptional service to all Guests in a variety of settings including plated and buffet banquets for breakfast, lunch and dinner, working lunches, coffee breaks, cocktail receptions, formal events, and off-site catering events.
- Set event spaces according to Banquet Event Orders, client specifications and service standards. And tear down and clean up following banquet functions.
- Offer a high level of product knowledge and follow up on all Guest inquiries.
- Other duties as assigned
Your Skills & Qualifications:
- Must have Pro-Serve Certification.
- 2 years previous serving experience preferred. Bartending, cash handling and previous Silverware point of sale system experience is an asset.
- Schedule flexibility, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, etc. for 3-12 hour shifts.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 20lbs and be able to be on your feet for 8 hours or more
Job Perks & Benefits
- Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
- Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
- Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
- Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: bsh.careers@fairmont.com
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Responsibilities
Provide attentive service at plated and buffet banquets, receptions, formal events, and off-site catering functions. Set up event spaces according to event orders and client specifications, maintain product knowledge, respond to guest inquiries, and clean up after events.
Requirements
Pro-Serve Certification is required, and two years of serving experience is preferred. Candidates should be flexible to work varied shifts, be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and remain on their feet for eight hours or more; bartending, cash handling, and Silverware POS experience are assets.
Skills
- Guest Service
- Teamwork
- Event Service
- Banquet Service
- Event Setup
- Event Cleanup
- Product Knowledge
- Guest Inquiry Handling
- Serving
- Bartending
- Cash Handling
- Silverware Point Of Sale System
- Schedule Flexibility
- Physical Stamina
- Lifting And Carrying
Benefits
- Subsidized Staff Accommodation
- Complimentary Meal Per Shift
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Orthodontic Benefits
- Fertility Drug Benefits
- Gender Affirmation Benefits
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan With Employer Matching
- Employee Travel Discounts
- Discounted Food And Beverage
- Fitness Centre Discounts
- Spa Discounts
- Golf Course Discounts
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Categories
- Hospitality
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Pro-Serve Certification
- Serving Experience
- Event Server
- Banquet Service
- Plated Service
- Buffet Service
- Breakfast Service
- Lunch Service
- Dinner Service
- Working Lunches
- Coffee Breaks
- Cocktail Receptions
- Formal Events
- Off-Site Catering
- Banquet Event Orders
- Guest Service
- Product Knowledge
- Bartending
- Cash Handling
- Silverware Point Of Sale System
- Event Setup
- Event Cleanup
- Flexible Scheduling
- Physical Stamina
- Lifting And Carrying