Host - Wildflower

Fairmont; Whistler; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized staff accommodation

Complimentary meals in staff cafeteria

Employee Travel Program discounts

Golf/Ski passes

Job summary

Fairmont Chateau Whistler is seeking a Host for Wildflower, a full-time seasonal role starting September 2026 through April/May 2027. The host will greet guests, seat them efficiently, and support smooth dining operations in a premier mountain resort environment.

Starting pay is $19.75 per hour with scheduled increases after 6 months and at 3 years, reflecting tenure and performance. This on-site position includes staff benefits and access to resort amenities.

Qualifications

• Serving It Right BC required.
• Previous F&B front of house experience.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with problem-solving skills.
• Assertive with ability to diplomatically manage service flow.
• Self-directed with natural leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests warmly in accordance with standards.
• Manage seating to balance business volumes and ensure timely service.
• Touch points on each table to ensure food and service quality.
• Maintain adequate menu stock and station presentation.
• Keep the lobby and outlet area well-presented at all times.
• Maintain and update the reservation book.

Skills

Customer service

Front of house experience

Professional appearance

Stress management

Leadership

Diplomacy

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

Host - Wildflower

Our Wildflower Hosts are the face of the restaurant, welcoming and seating our guests into the venue. They are an integral part of our restaurant operation, and your excellent customer service skills will shine through in this role.

This is a full-time, seasonal position stating in September and November 2026 and ending in April/May 2027.

Starting Rate of Pay: $19.75 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 $24.20.

Job Duties Include:

• Greet and acknowledge all guests in a timely and efficient manner while adhering to Fairmont Hotels and Resort standards
• To oversee and ensure smooth flow through of guests by seating our guests in accordance to business volumes, ensuring they will receive timely service.
• Touch points oneach table to ensure food and service quality
• To ensure sufficient stock of menu inventory.
• To ensure that outlet is well presented to the lobby at all times.
• To ensure that the reservation book is properly maintained

Qualifications

• Serving It Right BC
• Previous F&B front of house experience.
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Must be able to handle stressful situations with proven problem-solving abilities.
• Assertive with an ability to diplomatically control the flow of service.
• Must be self-directed and possess natural leadership skills

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodationprovided
• Complimentary mealin our staff cafeteria per shift
• Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverageat 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.

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