Barperson - Banquets

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking passionate and adventurous individuals to join our incredible team here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Our hotel offers a wide variety of jobs in over thirty departments and is sure to have something that sparks your interest. We pride ourselves on the work/play lifestyle that working in Jasper National Park provides and we do our best to ensure your quality of life is elevated when working for us. If you have ever dreamed of working in Jasper, don't miss out on this opportunity. 

As a Barperson with Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, you will be an ambassador for the exceptional service and flavors that are hallmarks of our lodge experience. Your warm, attentive guest service and passion for mixology is worth raising a glass to!   

What is in it for you:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status
• Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status
• Employee Travel Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Platform
• Discounts on food & beverage/spa/golf
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What you will be doing:  

Reporting to the Director, Banquets, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Assist guests and servers regarding all beverage menu items in an informative and helpful way
• Sell and up-sell menu and beverage items in a positive, professional manner
• Project a pleasant and positive professional image to guests at all times
• Control the beverage stock as per guidelines and perform daily inventory reporting and other administrative tasks as required
• Mix drinks and present to guests and/or server in a timely manner
• Have full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods
• Knowledge of mixology, creating unique, new and innovative recipes
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage 
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
• Adhere to the hotel’s vehicle handling and safety policies while driving hotel and guest vehicles
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 1 year bartending experience required in high volume full service bar within the last 5 years
• Completion of Food and Beverage test required 80% or above required.
• Pro Serve certification required                                
• Previous point of sale system experience an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible and reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision

Your team and working environment:

• Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel
• Close proximity to Marmot Basin Ski Resorts in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer
• Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections
• Sitting: 0-1 hr/day
• Walking: 6-8 hr/day
• Standing: 6-8 hr/day
• Bending/reaching: 4-6 hr/day
• Pushing/pushing: 4-6 hr/day
• Physical effort: required to lift up to 50 lbs
• Environmental stress: high – busy atmosphere

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

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Since 1907, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for both guests and colleagues alike. Essential to this success has been diversity, equity and inclusion being woven into the fabric of our brand’s DNA. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fostering an open and inclusive culture that welcomes everyone, empowers all colleagues and cultivates individual and collective innovation and performance. Our ambition is to provide all of our Talent with fair and equitable opportunities to grow to attain their full potential. We believe that diversity in our teams not only enriches the lives of our Talent, but also provides the best possible experience to everyone who visits our iconic hotels and resorts worldwide. 

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. 

 APPLY TODAY: You can find out more about life working at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Jasper Park Lodge | Fairmont Mountain Meetings | (fairmontmtnjobs.com)

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.
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