Banquets Houseperson

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Whistler; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Complimentary meals

Travel program discounts

Golf/Ski passes

Job summary

Fairmont Chateau Whistler is seeking a Banquets Houseperson to showcase service and organization, ensuring safety and quality for group functions. This is a full-time, permanent position with a starting rate of $19.35 per hour.

Compensation increases after 6 months and again at year three, with pay reaching $25.75 per hour. The role involves setting up banquet rooms, maintaining cleanliness, and delivering consistent professional service in a resort known for mountain luxury.

Qualifications

• Serving It Right Certificate required
• Previous guest service experience
• Previous experience in Banquets is preferred

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Maintain the cleanliness of banquet rooms, hallways, storage and service areas
• Lift and store tables, chairs and staging safely
• Set-up, maintain, and break down banquet/meeting rooms
• Follow directions from banquet event orders for assigned banquet/meetings
• Report needed repairs of unsafe equipment and/or conditions
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards

Skills

Guest service

Job description

Company Description

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination. Additionally, we are Whistler's largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.

Job Description

Showcase your service and organization strengths as a Banquets Houseperson, where your attention to detail, safety and quality will help “set the stage” for a successful group function.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

Starting Rate of Pay: $19.35 per hour

We recognize tenure through our compensation – hourly rates increase after 6 months and then yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $25.75.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Maintain the cleanliness of banquet rooms, hallways, storage and service areas
• Lift and store tables, chairs and staging efficiently and safely
• Set-up, maintain, and break down banquet/meeting rooms
• Follow directions from banquet event orders for assigned banquet/meetings
• Report needed repairs of unsafe equipment and/or conditions
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards

Qualifications

• Serving It Right Certificate required
• Previous guest service experience
• Previous experience in Banquets is preferred

Job Perks & Benefits

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided
• Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
• Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
• Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: To progress with your application, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or 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: [e-mail].