INSPIRE - Leadership Development Program - Food and Beverage

At Fairmont, our passion is to connect our guests to the very best of our destinations. From the beaches of Hawaii to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates to the heart of London, our hotels offer guests extraordinary places, created by combining unique architecture, expressive decor and artistry, and magnificent features. Add engaging service, and the result is an unforgettable guest experience.

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Century Plaza as part of our Inspire Program in Food and Beverage. This 12-18 month immersive leadership journey is designed to help you grow into a confident, capable first-time leader within Fairmont, making your mark within one of the world's most storied luxury brands. Through a combination of structured cross-exposure, Hotel Executive Committee mentorship, and real-world business impact, you'll build the skills, mindset, and experiences that will shape your career.

Job Description:

Your Development Journey:

As an Inspire, your journey will unfold as follows:

• Onboarding & Orientation: Embark on a comprehensive brand and service culture immersion, align on your cross-exposure schedule, and be introduced to your dedicated mentor and division team.
• Cross-Exposure Experience: Broaden your division-specific expertise through hands-on, in-depth operational understanding in different functional areas within your division.
• Business Impact Project: Apply your learning to a real-world business challenge, conceptualizing and executing a project that allows you to showcase your leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking. Enter a global competition to put your project on center stage.
• Hotel Executive Committee Mentorship: Learn from an experienced leader who will help guide your growth, inspire your leadership journey and connect you to the Fairmont values.
• Build your community: Connect with your peer community of Inspire participants from our network of hotels, enhancing your global mindset and support network.
• Be Inspired: Join our virtual leadership speaker series connecting you with Senior Leader

Throughout this program you will:

• Build strong relationships and network with Hotel Executive Committee leaders and colleagues across the hotel.
• Continuously develop leadership skills, build business acumen, and contribute to creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Make meaningful impact and drive results within your assigned areas of focus.

What's In it For You:

• Discounted hotel rooms and food & beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe
• We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential
• 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 Planet 21 and WATCH
• Salary: $75,000-$80,000

• A recent graduate with a degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated passion for luxury hospitality and a strong desire to develop into a future leader in hotel operations.
• Proven leadership potential, evidenced by academic achievements, extracurricular activities, or previous work experience.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to challenges.
• High level of adaptability, resilience, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected.
• Create an environment where colleagues are empowered, supported, and recognized.

Your team and working environment:

What was true in 1966 remains true to this day: The Century Plaza Hotel is part of a visionary development intent on doing what others could only imagine. Previously deemed the “Western White House,” (as the only venue outside the White House to host state dinners), Century Plaza’s place in history remains unshakeable. A modernized take on luxury and elevated guest experience from product to people enlivens the real wow factor.

This experience begins with a new kind of workplace, one where the energy is contagious, the stories are invigorating, and the challenges present inspiring opportunities to make your mark. We provide an environment of trust, respect, and integrity.  A home away from home.  Where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Privacy and personal information are protected. Through Accor’s Employee Value Proposition, we ensure fair treatment and a workplace free from discrimination & harassment.

Visa Requirements:  Must provide proof of eligibility to be employed in the United States of America.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.

Fairmont Century Plaza is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO M/F/V/D

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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