Fairmont Gold Attendant Unrestricted (Full-time)

Fairmont Waterfront; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates

Friends & Family discounts

Meal during shift

Uniform laundering

Extended healthcare

Pension plan

Job summary

Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC, invites applications for a Fairmont Gold Attendant (Full-time). Role focuses on premium floor service, breakfast preparation in the Gold lounge, and guest room deliveries within a luxury hotel environment.

The position requires 1+ year food & beverage experience, Serving It Right and Food Safe certifications, and strong English communication. Competitive benefits and a supportive team await in a historic, iconic property.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year recent experience in a food & beverage position in a quality establishment.
• Serving It Right and Food Safe certifications are required.
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide food and beverage service to the Fairmont Gold floors.
• Set up and serving breakfast in the Fairmont Gold lounge.
• Deliver individual coffee/fruit juice orders to Fairmont Gold guest rooms.
• Assist Fairmont Gold co-workers in morning activities.
• Control inventories and order supplies for Fairmont Gold.
• Adhere to room warming procedures per Fairmont Gold Standards.

Skills

Food & Beverage experience

Customer service

English communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Second language

Education

Serving It Right certification

Food Safe certification

Job description

Fairmont Gold Attendant Unrestricted (Full-time)

• Full-time
• Job-Category: Food & Beverage
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Schedule: Full-Time

Recognized as the #1 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, Fairmont 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 roomsand a newly renovated lounge are ready to accommodateguests. 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.

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 Hotel Vancouver
• 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 toour company-matchedDefined ContributionPension Plan(DCPP)
• Opportunity to develop your talent throughcoaching andour Leadership Mentoring Programs
• Hourly rate starting from $24.96to $28.53

What you will be doing:

• Provide food and beverage service to the Fairmont Gold floors
• Set up and serving of breakfast in the Fairmont Gold lounge
• Delivery of individual coffee/fruit juice orders to Fairmont Gold guest rooms
• Assist Fairmont Gold co-workers in morning activities
• Controlling inventories and ordering pertinent supplies for use in Fairmont Gold
• Adhering to "room warming" procedures as detailed in Fairmont Gold Standards manual
• Advise Room Service of requirements of VIP guests
• Ensure the Fairmont Gold floor is free of Room Service trays
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• A minimum of one (1) year recent experience (in the last five years) in a food and beverage related position in a quality establishment
• “Serving It Right" and “Food Safe” certification
• The successful candidate must be adaptable and flexible with a proven record of tact and diplomacy
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivation and organizational skills with the initiative and ability to complete projects in a timely manner and proven ability to work gracefully under pressure
• Fluency in a second language is an asset
• Impeccable grooming and presentation

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

• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent bending and kneeling
• Frequent carrying and lifting

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!

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