Banquet Porter Full-time

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel as a Banquet Porter in Victoria, BC. This full-time role involves preparing for events and providing excellent service. Enjoy benefits like discounts, complimentary meals, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Employee benefit card

Exclusive discounts

Complimentary meals

Comprehensive benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in physically demanding work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms and tables for events.
• Assist Kitchen and service staff.
• Restock glassware and dry goods.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Fluency in English

Education

Serving It Right certification

Food Safe certification

Class 5 Driver’s License

Job description

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Company Description

Recognized as the #2 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Willow Stream Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture. World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning harbour views.

Company Description

Recognized as the #2 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Willow Stream Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture. World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning harbour views.

The magnificent property completed a $60+ million restoration in 2017 that celebrated its proud history while moving the hotel into a new era of modern luxury and transforming the iconic property into a must-visit destination. In 2023, the property introduced a revamped Fairmont Gold Experience, including a major renovation to the Fairmont Gold floor. 88 Fairmont Gold rooms and a newly renovated lounge are ready to accommodate guests. Located on Vancouver Island, Canada's Castle on the Coast is the ideal starting point to explore British Columbia's stunning natural and expansive beauty. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes the property's prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World.

Job Description

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues
• Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress Hotel
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
• Complimentary uniform laundering
• Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare benefits and RMT, dental, vision, and complimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through LifeWorks
• Access to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
• Hourly pay rate of $19.91 to 22.76
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepare rooms and tables for a variety of events
• Maintaining adequate supplies and/or equipment
• Assisting Kitchen and service staff
• Assist Banquet Bartenders with restocking glassware, fruit & dry goods
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience performing physically demanding work load
• Previous experience in a customer service-related position
• "Serving It Right" and “Food Safe” certification
• Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent and clean driver’s abstract
• Fluency in the English language, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational skills and the capability of working well with minimal supervision
• A high level of responsibility and commitment
• A strong commitment to team work and exceeding guests' expectations
• Impeccable grooming and presentation
  
  

Additional Information

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent bending and kneeling
• Constant carrying and lifting up to 20lbs
• Frequent ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
  
  

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Your team and working environment: Welcome to Canada’s Castle on the Coast. The Empress Hotel sits proudly at the centre of culture and history in Victoria, British Columbia. This is the best of all worlds – where contrast meets distinction, opulence blends harmoniously with the understated and fabled history meshes with contemporary affairs. This award-winning Victoria hotel and National Historic Site is an alluring blend of classic and contemporary, vintage and cutting-edge: Where Modern meets Iconic. Come join our wonderful team of hospitality experts!

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