Food & Beverage Porter (Seasonal Full Time until October 1, 2025)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food & Beverage Porter to join their team. This seasonal role offers an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional service in a vibrant hospitality environment. You'll be responsible for assisting bartenders, ensuring a smooth operation, and creating memorable experiences for guests. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company values your unique contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture. If you have a passion for hospitality and enjoy working in a dynamic team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee travel program

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Wellness platform for mental health

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous barback experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mixing and creating basic liquor drinks is essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly, and engaging service.
• Assist with the steady flow of the bar, mixing cocktails.
• Maintain cleanliness of service areas and equipment.

Skills

Guest Service

Mixology

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Pro-Serve Certificate

Tools

Point of Sale System

Job description

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Company Description

Edmonton's "Chateau on the River" For more than 100 years, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has effortlessly delivered timeless luxury in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Nestled upon the North Saskatchewan River Valley, the hotel's charm and ever-evolving elegance has earned it the spotlight as one of the city's most sought after locations. A storied past, an unparalleled present, and a future to be reckoned with, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has set the stage for luxury in the heart of the city. Edmonton's only four-diamond "Chateau on the River" offers unparalleled views of North America's largest expanse of urban parkland. Boasting dignified style and timeless grace, each of our 198 classically designed guestrooms, including specialty suites, are tastefully adorned with the finest amenities. In 2016, we forever changed the game in luxury was we unveiled a completely re-designed Fairmont Gold and Lounge. Delivering personalized and discreet service, this hotel within a hotel offers an unrivalled experience unlike any other the city has seen, and likely ever will. From seasonally inspired menus to dining experiences that will satisfy any craving, see what our chefs are preparing in our confederation lounge and our award winning restaurant, The Harvest Room.

Company Description

Edmonton's "Chateau on the River" For more than 100 years, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has effortlessly delivered timeless luxury in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Nestled upon the North Saskatchewan River Valley, the hotel's charm and ever-evolving elegance has earned it the spotlight as one of the city's most sought after locations. A storied past, an unparalleled present, and a future to be reckoned with, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has set the stage for luxury in the heart of the city. Edmonton's only four-diamond "Chateau on the River" offers unparalleled views of North America's largest expanse of urban parkland. Boasting dignified style and timeless grace, each of our 198 classically designed guestrooms, including specialty suites, are tastefully adorned with the finest amenities. In 2016, we forever changed the game in luxury was we unveiled a completely re-designed Fairmont Gold and Lounge. Delivering personalized and discreet service, this hotel within a hotel offers an unrivalled experience unlike any other the city has seen, and likely ever will. From seasonally inspired menus to dining experiences that will satisfy any craving, see what our chefs are preparing in our confederation lounge and our award winning restaurant, The Harvest Room.

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, visithttps://careers.accor.com/

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Job Description

Food & Beverage Porter (Seasonal Full Time until October 1, 2025)

As a Food & Beverage Porter with Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, you will be an ambassador for the exceptional service and flavours that are hallmarks of our restaurant and lounge experience. Your warm, attentive guest service and passion for mixology is worth raising a glass to!

What You Will Be Doing

Reporting to the Assistant Restaurant Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Assist with a steady flow of the bar, assisting the bartenders in all operations of mixing cocktails.
• Prepare mixer, cut fruit, receive requisitions, check par levels, refill mixers, get ice, run food, and collect and dispose of garbage
• Maintain proper condition and cleanliness of service areas and equipment
• Retrieve requisitions and participate in the deep cleaning of the outlet
• Additional duties as necessary and assigned
  
  

Physical Aspects Include But Are Not Limited To

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
  
  

You may be required to work on holidays, weekends, overnights and other non-day shifts.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Previous barback experience preferred
• Must be have knowledge of various liquors and wines
• Must have knowledge of mixing and creating basic liquor drinks
• Ability to be resourceful, creative and maintain flexibility
• Previous point of sale system experience an asset, but not required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
• Pro-Serve Certificate required prior to commencing employment
• Required to be of legal age (18 years old) to serve alcohol in Alberta
  
  

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents

Additional Information

What Is In It For You

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year),for full time permanent status employees
• 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 (LifeWorks) 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, like Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit
  
  

Hourly Rate Range: $18.85 - $19.85 CAD Gross per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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