Graduate Student Hospitality Opportunities - (Spring/Summer 2026)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Banff; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading resort in Banff is seeking recent graduates for Spring/Summer student positions across multiple departments. Opportunities include roles in housekeeping, culinary, and front office. Candidates must be enrolled in a related program and legally eligible to work in Canada. Starting rates range from $16.55 to $18.93 per hour, with many benefits and a program aimed at building professional networks.

Benefits

Subsidized staff accommodation

Complimentary meal per shift

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee travel program

Discounts on resort amenities

Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a hospitality or related program.
• Previous experience in food & beverage, culinary, housekeeping, or front office is required.
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations across various departments.
• Provide excellent guest service and maintain high standards.
• Fulfilling operational needs based on experience and studies.

Skills

ProServe certification

Food & Beverage experience

Culinary program completion

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Front office experience

Physical fitness

Education

Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary or Hotel Management program

Job description

Overview

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.

Job Description

If you are talented, motivated and passionate recent graduate (2025/26) student from a hospitality, tourism, culinary or hotel and restaurant management program, our Spring/Summer graduate student positions are your opportunity to relate your classroom study to the day-to-day operations of Canada’s most breathtaking resorts.

Fairmont Banff Springs is now recruiting for the following student opportunities:

• Housekeeping - Room Attendant
• Second Cook/First Cook
• Stewarding Attendant (Kitchen Dishwasher)
• Golf Operations / Turf Care
• Food Porter/Busperson
• Host
• Front Office Agent
• Switchboard Agent

Successful applicants will be matched to available positions based on previous relevant work experience, area of studies and the hotel’s operational requirements. For this opportunity you must be currently enrolled in a Hospitality, Tourism, Recreation, Turf Care, Golf Operations or Culinary post graduate program.

Starting Rate: $16.55 per hour - $18.93 per hour, this is dependent on the position. We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years.

Candidates must be available to start as of May 5th - October 15, 2026 at minimum or available for permanent positions.

Why join our Graduate Program?

• Graduate Specific Activities – LinkedIn Learning Sessions, Wine Knowledge & Cocktail Basics, Guest Speakers, Welcome Activities, Graduation Party.
• Build Your Network – Work and grow with like-minded hospitality professionals
• Grow Your Career

Qualifications

Food & Beverage Positions

• Must have ProServe certification
• Previous Food & Beverage experience required

Culinary Division Positions

• Successfully completed a culinary program
• Previous experience as a cook is required
• Must be able to lift, carry and pull up to 50lbs
• Standing and walking throughout shift and exposure to kitchen equipment including large and small ovens, stoves, steam kettles, mixers, sheeter, fryers, rational ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, fridges and freezers as well as blast freezers

Housekeeping/ Stewarding Division Positions

• Previous or similar experience in Housekeeping or Stewarding is required
• Must be physically fit and able to stand and walk throughout shift and lift, carry and pull up to 50+lbs.

Front Office Division Positions

• Must have 1 year of previous experience front office/reservations
• Previous Property Manager (Opera Cloud) experience an asset

Golf Operations / Turf Care Positions

• Successful graduate of a Golf Operations /Turf Care management program
• Previous similar experience an asset
• Must be physically fit and able to stand and walk throughout shift and lift, carry and pull up to 50+lbs.

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation 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
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/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]

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