Banquet Server (Part Time)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality provider in Edmonton seeks a Part-Time Banquet Server to provide exceptional food & beverage service during events. Candidates should have at least 1 year in Food & Beverage, strong multitasking abilities, and must be eligible to serve alcohol. The role includes a competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.52 to $17.51 CAD and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee travel program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a similar function in Food & Beverage, preferably Banquets or Conventions.
• Self-motivated with effective decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain high service levels under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, courteous and efficient food & beverage service.
• Work as part of a team during meal functions and setups.
• Handle guest concerns effectively and report irregularities.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Initiative

Physical fitness

Education

Post-Secondary education in Hotel/Food and Beverage Management

Job description

Overview

Banquet Server (Part Time) at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts — Edmonton, Alberta.

Join to apply for the Banquet Server (Part Time) role at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. We offer a luxury hospitality environment with a focus on delivering exceptional service for events and dining experiences.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide prompt, courteous and efficient food & beverage service in accordance with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts standards
• Work as part of a team to provide a consistently high standard of service in areas such as meeting setups and all meal functions
• Effectively handle guest concerns through empowerment, and report any irregularities to Leader
• Report any deficiencies in equipment or level of supplies to the Banquet Captains
• Ensure the equipment and all work areas are maintained to hotel standard
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the hotel health and safety program
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned

Physical Aspects

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a similar function in Food & Beverage, preferably Banquets or Conventions
• Post-Secondary education in Hotel / Food and Beverage Management an asset
• Self-motivated, with the ability to make effective decisions
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain high service levels under pressure
• Physically fit to lift trays repeatedly, stand and walk for the duration of the shift
• You may be required to work on holidays, weekends, overnights and other non-day shifts
• Candidates must be legal to serve alcohol in Alberta (18 years of age) and must possess ProServe certification
• Submission of your application to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents

What Is In It For You

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like mental health support
• 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
• Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities
• Hourly Rate Range : $16.52 - $17.51 CAD Gross per hour