Event Supervisor, Full-Time

Fairmont Waterfront; Vancouver; Hybride; CAD 3 083 000 - 4 391 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discounted hotel rates

Dining discounts

Transit reimbursement

Meal during shift

Comprehensive benefits

Be Our Guest program

Résumé du poste

Fairmont Waterfront seeks an Event Supervisor to deliver exceptional service at group functions on our waterfront Vancouver property.

You will lead service teams, maintain standards, and collaborate with Event Managers to ensure flawless events and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary Degree in Hospitality or Food and Beverage Management an asset.
• Minimum two years Event Leadership or Serving experience in a Luxury Event/Conference operation comparable to Fairmont Waterfront.
• Must have strong, proven leadership qualities and excellent communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Maintains, enforces, and enhances the Fairmont’s Service Promises and standards as identified by the Standards Manual.
• Supervises floor activity and leads by example.
• Maintains strong communication with Event Managers and other hotel departments.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Delegation

First Aid

Formation

Hospitality or F&B Management degree (assets)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Opera (Sales & Catering)

Description du poste

Fairmont Waterfront redefines hospitality with Pure Coastal Luxury. Our award-winning hotel, nestled on Vancouver's stunning waterfront, is consistently celebrated by top publications like Conde Naste Traveler and recognized as a Great Place to Work® Canada for a second consecutive year. We are Industry leaders in sustainability & embody our commitment to our community, featuring Vancouver's first green roof & rooftop apiary.

Our Culture is strongly rooted in diversity, inclusion, professional growth and development - over 60% of promotions are from within. We are committed to empowering ambitious individuals to thrive. If you're a visionary who shares our values and passion for excellence, join us to help shape the future of luxury hospitality.

Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?

• Sustainability and community commitment- recognized with 5 Green Leaves Certification rating from Green Key Global since 2011
• Empowering Women in Leadership - More than 50% of leadership team including Executive Level, are women
• Celebrating Diversity - our team represents over 60+ countries, fostering an inclusive andglobal community
• Strong Culture of Belonging for the 2SLGBTQIA+ communityprovidingyear-round support,includinggender inclusive change rooms
• Generous perks - Enjoy discounted rates at over 5,800 Accor hotels worldwide through our Colleague Travel Discount Program* food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program
• Comprehensive Benefits - through our Benefit Plan* including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
• Dining Discounts - Get 50% off at our dining establishments in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler through our Food& Beverage Discount Program
• Opportunities to grow at Fairmont Waterfront and across the world at over 5,800 properties with Accor Group
• Exclusive Experiences - One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program
• Full rate of pay $27.13per hour following 90 days of service

*full-time and part-time permanent status colleagues.

Job Description

Summary of Responsibilities:
Engaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every special event at FairmontWaterfront a truly memorable affair. Your attention to detail and excellent communication skills as Event Supervisor will empower your team to deliver exceptional service to guests of our group functions.

• Maintains, enforces, and enhances the Fairmont’s Service Promises and standards as identified by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Food & Beverage Standards Manual with respect to product and delivery and acts as a role model for exceptional performance
• Maintains a high level of professionalism in all aspects of job performance, assuming at all times a positive, helpful and supportive attitude towards every guest and colleague
• Supervises floor activity, and leads by example
• Maintains strong communication lines to the Event Managers and other Departments within the Hotel
• Fully adopts and promotes all Company Health & Safety and Sustainability policies and procedures to ensure a safe and responsible work environment
• Ensures targets are met and exceeded towards Meeting Planner Voice of Guest Survey Satisfaction, departmental productivity goals and Colleague Engagement opportunities
• Conducts on and off floor Performance Management including conducting colleague performance reviews
• Oversees and assists with Event Food & Beverage functions giving direction and training to service staff
• Creates a liaison between the Kitchen leaders/colleagues, Event colleagues and Convenors of a given function
• Monitors the Event Porters and Servers to ensure that all work is completed as required and specified on the function contracts
• Assists the Event Managers as required in office work (i.e. billing, liquor consumption, scheduling, staff assignment, conducting performance reviews etc.) and other duties to be delegated and outlined by the Event Managers
• Ensures that all Event equipment is maintained in perfect working condition
• Performs Server/Porter/Bartending/Cashiering duties as required
• Will be required to open or close the Banquet floor as business levels dictate
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Post Secondary Degree in Hospitality or Food and Beverage Management an asset
• Minimum two years Event Leadership or Serving experience in a Luxury Event/Conference operation comparable to Fairmont Waterfront
• Must have strong, proven leadership qualities and excellent communication skills
• Ability to delegate tasks to team members and facilitate the completion. Encourages colleagues with positive motivation
• Completion of Level 1 or 2 First Aid course is an asset
• Must be a highly organized individual with the ability to handle a multitude of tasks, while maintaining composure, in an intense ever-changing environment
• Must be effective at handling concerns in the workplace including anticipating, preventing, identifying and problem solving when necessary
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Sales & Catering Opera
• Able to lift/move heavy objects
• Must be flexible in terms of working hours and available for variety of shifts working full-time

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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