INSPIRE – Leadership Development Program, Food & Beverage

Fairmont Pacific Rim is a Forbes Five-Star hotel located in the heart of Vancouver, offering a distinctive luxury experience defined by creativity, culture, and elevated hospitality. Complete with curated rotating in-house art exhibitions, a world-class spa, innovative restaurants, and award-winning cocktail bars, the hotel invites guests to immerse themselves in a truly unique experiential escape.

As a gateway to Vancouver’s vibrant gastronomic scene, Fairmont Pacific Rim’s Food & Beverage offerings reflect our passion for exceptional quality and service — from the innovative menus at Botanist to the dynamic energy of The Lobby Lounge & RawBar. Every dining experience is thoughtfully crafted to create memorable moments for our guests.

As a future or recent graduate, you are eager to join Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to jumpstart your hospitality career! INSPIRE places you into the heart of the action at a Fairmont hotel to gain valuable insight and hands on operational experience to grow your management career.

Why work for Fairmont Pacific Rim?

• Be part of a progressive hotel that embraces the culture and vibrancy of one of Canada’s most beautiful cities, Vancouver, proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work, and the first hotel in North America to achieve Single-Use Plastic Free Certification
• A competitive rate of $31.75 per hour
• Complimentary work meals through our Colleague Dining Program
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program, offering 50% off at participating dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• TransLink monthly pass reimbursement program
• Extensive benefits package, including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (eligibility requirements apply)
• Company-matched pension plan and the opportunity to enroll in the Group RRSP (eligibility requirements apply)
• A complimentary hotel stay with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program for newly hired colleagues
• Opportunities to participate in sustainability, charity, and community engagement initiatives
• Access to world-class training, leadership programs, and career development opportunities across a global hospitality network
• Be part of a dynamic, diverse team in a stunning luxury environment where no two days are the same
• Enjoy discounted room rates at Fairmont hotels worldwide and special colleague rates across other Accor properties

What does INSPIRE offer you?

During an 18-month period, you gain valuable leadership experience, while also benefiting from other program features listed below:

You become a Supervisor (or equivalent) in Food & Beverage

You have a customized INSPIRE Program Outline, with two types of structures:

• Cross-exposure – Rotate between several teams across the assigned departments.
• Specialization – Develop your expertise by working in one division, transferring between specific focuses.

 *Structure availability may vary property-to-property

Other program features:

• You can explore multiple teams to understand fundamentals of hospitality and your property’s operations
• A Peer Ambassador helps you settle into your role, your responsibilities, and life as a hospitality professional
• A Mentor guides your progress, allowing you to learn by example
• A Property Project provides you with the opportunity to shine, showcasing your skillset, and innovative attributes
• You can see a clear path to continuous improvement – through ongoing feedback. Checkpoints with your leadership team, ensuring you thrive in your program

Essential / highly desirable  attributes:

Are you ready to take on the challenge? We seek individuals who are passionate about people, with these skills and qualifications: 

• Minimum of 1-year cumulative experience in hospitality (within hotel environment, preferred) or a customer-service orientated
  environment (and/or experience in specific area you are applying);
• Post-secondary education (i.e. bachelor’s, or master’s degree) in Hospitality or Business is an asset (However, applicants from all disciplines will be considered);
• Desire to advance your hospitality career, with strong ability, engagement, and motivation;
• Agile and works well in fast-paced environments, willing to learn and commit to a role;
• Legal working eligibility in country you are applying, at this time we are unable to provide sponsorship

Application and Recruitment Process 

• Complete online application including resume and cover letter 
• Complete automated candidate assessment prior to interviews (will be received following submission of application via email)
• Round one interview with one member of Talent & Culture
• Round two interviews with Executive recruitment and selection committee

Your team and working environment:

You’ll be part of a passionate and collaborative Food & Beverage team that takes pride in delivering exceptional service across a dynamic, fast-paced luxury environment. Working alongside leaders and colleagues who value teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement, you’ll be supported to grow while making a meaningful impact each day.

Visa requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates with Canadian work authorization.

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, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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