Banquets Server

Accor; Whistler; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player at Fairmont Chateau Whistler as a Banquets Server in a permanent full-time role. This position offers a unique opportunity to create memorable experiences for guests in a luxurious mountain setting. You will be part of a dynamic team, ensuring exceptional service while thriving in a fast-paced environment. With a starting pay of $17.40 per hour and opportunities for growth, this role not only provides competitive compensation but also unique perks such as subsidized accommodation and access to leisure benefits. If you're passionate about hospitality and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Subsidized staff accommodation

Complimentary meal per shift

Employee Travel Program discounts

Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes

Qualifications

• Previous serving experience is required for this role.
• Knowledge of guest recovery and ability to thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with menu items and serve food and beverages.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies when handling food.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Pressure Management

Guest Recovery Knowledge

Education

Serving It Right Certificate

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
Banquets Server
This is a permanent full-time position, beginning in June 2025. As a Banquets Server, you will help to create a special event 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 of Pay: $17.40 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 $19.05.

• Assist guests regarding menu items in an informative and helpful way
• Serve all food and beverage items for assigned banquet meetings
• Have full knowledge of beverage lists
• Have full knowledge of all menu items being served
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage

Qualifications

• Serving It Right Certificate required
• Previous serving experience
• Must thrive under pressure and be knowledgeable in guest recovery
• 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.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Since 1907, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for both guests and colleagues alike. Essential to this success has been diversity, equity and inclusion being woven into the fabric of our brand’s DNA. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fostering an open and inclusive culture that welcomes everyone, empowers all colleagues and cultivates individual and collective innovation and performance.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit (Fairmont Chateau Whistler - Luxury Hotel in Whistler(Canada) - ex. www.Whister-Jobs.ca) to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Customer Service
• Industries
• Hospitality