INSPIRE – Leadership Development Program, Food & Beverage

Fairmont hotels is a renowned luxury hotel brand with a global presence and a commitment to creating lasting memories for our guests. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service, embracing innovation, and fostering a culture of excellence.

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 a part of a progressive hotel that embraces the culture and vibrancy of Canada’s most beautiful city - Vancouver 
• A competitive rate of $30.55 per hour
• Complimentary meal through our Colleague Dining Program
• Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Extensive benefits package including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirements
• Company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) for those meeting eligibility requirements
• Fairmont Pacific Rim is the most remarkable address in the city with its breathtaking harbor views, luxurious accommodation, rave-worthy cuisine and warm hospitality.
• Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired employees with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
• Distinctly West Coast, the hotel delivers unique experiences through creativity, artistry, and elevated hospitality, while remaining at the forefront of elevating the art, music and fashion programming in the city.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!

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 and 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:

Working with a diverse and talented team of passionate individuals, in a luxury hotel environment.

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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