- Casual
- Permanent
- FAIRMONT
- Food & Beverage
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Fairmont Empress, Victoria, Canada
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Banquet Server- Casual
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
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Recognized as the #2 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Willow Stream Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture. World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning harbour views.
The magnificent property completed a $60+ million restoration in 2017 that celebrated its proud history while moving the hotel into a new era of modern luxury and transforming the iconic property into a must-visit destination. In 2023, the property introduced a revamped Fairmont Gold Experience, including a major renovation to the Fairmont Gold floor. 88 Fairmont Gold rooms and a newly renovated lounge are ready to accommodate guests. Located on Vancouver Island, Canada's Castle on the Coast is the ideal starting point to explore British Columbia's stunning natural and expansive beauty. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes the property's prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World.
What you will be doing:
- Follow proper sequence of service and standards for function type (breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktail) and style (plated, butler, buffet, French)
- Interact clearly, courteously, professionally and closely with guests, colleagues and management team to ensure guests receive excellent guest service
- React to additional guest requests in a positive, professional and timely manner
- Set function tables: polish cutlery, check glassware, place tableware to an accurate and consistent standard prior to guest arrival
- Organize station for food service and serve food and beverage
- Greet and seat guests upon their arrival
- Understand menu and banquet event details prior to function and answer questions about food and beverage as required
- Follow proper cleaning standards and debussing procedures
- Ensure equipment is returned to appropriate storage, laundry and kitchen locations
- Maintain tidy, clean, safe workspace and equipment
- Other duties assigned
- Hourly pay rate of $19.61 to 22.41
- A minimum of one-year experience (in the last five years) in a similar environment or 1 year experience (in the last five years) as a Server in an upscale or high volume establishment that clearly demonstrates the skills required for plate service
- "Serving It Right" and "Food Safe" certificates
- Fluency in the English language, both written and verbal
- Thorough knowledge of wines, cocktails and menu terminology
- Team player with proven success in relationship building
- Excellent organizational skills
- A high level of responsibility and commitment
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment that demands independent decision-making
- Polished demeanour, Impeccable grooming and presentation
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): The position of Event Server is physically demanding. The successful applicant must be physically capable of standing and walking for long periods of time, as well as lifting and carrying a full tray long distances.
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Your team and working environment: Welcome to Canada’s Castle on the Coast. The Empress Hotel sits proudly at the centre of culture and history in Victoria, British Columbia. This is the best of all worlds – where contrast meets distinction, opulence blends harmoniously with the understated and fabled history meshes with contemporary affairs. This award-winning Victoria hotel and National Historic Site is an alluring blend of classic and contemporary, vintage and cutting-edge: Where Modern meets Iconic. Come join our wonderful team of hospitality experts!
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