Server, Banquets (Casual)

AccorHotel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Calgary is seeking an Event Server to provide luxury service at events. The successful candidate will set up function areas, explain menus, and ensure a positive dining experience for guests. Flexibility, previous experience in dining, and strong communication skills are essential. The position requires availability on weekends and key holidays. Join a company committed to diversity and making a positive impact.

Benefits

Learning programs

Opportunities for career development

Involvement in sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Flexible availability focusing on weekends and key holidays.
• Previous experience in events or fine dining is considered an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up rooms and function areas in the hotel.
• Explain the banquet menu to guests.
• Provide luxury service and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Warm caring demeanor

Strong English communication skills

Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments

Job description

Server Banquets (Casual)

You will be an ambassador of luxury service in Calgarys only choice for events. As an Event Server you will have the perfect opportunity to touch the hearts of our guests providing warm engaging service and a deep knowledge of our menu offerings. You will ensure that every moment becomes a memory for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Set up rooms & function areas in the hotel
• Explain the banquet menu to guests
• Assisting those with special dietary needs or preferences as well as provide suitable assistance when recommending beverages
• Clear and reset tables as well as ensuring service areas are clean and tidy
• Set up service and tear down of bars
• Providing engaging and luxury service to our guests
• Responsible to ensure all our guests leave with a positive dining experience
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and ensures that all Health & Safety standards are met procedures followed and has the knowledge and tools to work safely.
• Maintain awareness of and ensuring compliance with all food safety & hygiene policies and proceduresare followed at all times.
• Maintain awareness of and ensuring compliance with all sustainability and food waste reduction / diversion policies procedures and programs at the hotel.
• To follow all department and hotel policies procedures and service standards
• Execute all other duties as assigned by the Director of Event Operations or their designate.

Qualifications

• Possesses a warm caring and personable demeanor
• Flexible availability with a focus on evenings and weekends
• Must be available to work on key holidays including Christmas Day, New Years Eve, Mothers Day and during Stampede as well as other designated blackout dates throughout the year
• Previous experience in events or fine dining (serving or bartending) considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Thrives in high-pressure environments
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)

Additional Information

What is in it for you

• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities like Sustainability program

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

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont Palliser is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among staff. We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.