INSPIRE Leadership Development Program - Food & Beverage

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

Rising gracefully above Millennium Park and Chicago's impressive lakefront, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is a leader in Food & Beverage in the city, with the newly launched partnership with Richard Sandoval Hospitality for our multi-million dollar pan Latin restaurant and tequila bar, Toro. With beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, including 84 newly renovated rooms and Fairmont Gold Lounge, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.

About the Application Process:

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park as part of our Inspire Program in Food & Beverage. This 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.

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, including Restaurants, Banquets, and In-Room Dining, while supporting the day-to-day operation of the Food & Beverage Department.
• 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 Leaders.

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 the Food & Beverage team.

Your experience and skills include:

• Diploma or Degree from a post-secondary institute
• 1-year cumulative experience in hospitality or in a related discipline, including finance, reservations, or human resources
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and cultures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (advanced Excel) and hotel systems such as Opera Cloud
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and resourceful, with the ability to interpret data and support operational decision-making
• Goal-orientated mindset: motivated to take on challenges, drive results, and make an impact

Compensation Range: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Visa Requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits:

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. Add any other benefits relevant to your property.

Our Values

• Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
• Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.
• Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.
• Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.
• Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.