Fairmont Looking for Assistant Banquet Manager (Seasonal October, 2023 to April 2024) at Alberta

  • Full Time
  • Jasper

Fairmont

Company Description

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. 

Job Description

Engaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every special event at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge a truly memorable affair. Showcase your communication and organization strengths as Banquet Manager, where you will lead and liaise among multiple departments to ensure each group function is truly exceptional.                                                                                                                       

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 (LifeWorks)

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

  • Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service

  • Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards

  • Ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the Banquet Department

  • Ensure all functions maintain a first class and positive visual impact; including ambiance, décor and service delivery

  • Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs

  • Assist with coaching and training the Banquet team in all aspects of the department

  • Processing banquet bills to ensure financial reporting is accurate

  • Respond to guest concerns and react quickly and professionally

  • Assume responsibility for all banquet facilities, including cleanliness, repair and maintenance, reporting any deficiencies as required

  • Work closely with the Culinary and Stewarding team to ensure all banquet requirements are in place

  • Attend pre-conference, daily convention, and leadership meetings when required

  • Liaise with the Conference Services/Catering Department to ensure events are executed successfully

  • Liaise with onsite meeting planner to ensure clients’ needs are being meet

  • Participate in regularly scheduled departmental meetings

  • Adhere to the hotel’s vehicle handling and safety policies while driving hotel and guest vehicles

  • Follow all safety and sanitation policies

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

  • Previous supervisor or leader experience in food and beverage preferred

  • Previous experience in a banquets required.

  • Pro Serve certification is required

  • Valid Alberta Drivers License required

  • Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required and knowledge of the Sales and Catering system preferred

  • University/College degree in a related discipline preferred

  • Train the Trainer and Interaction Management an asset

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

  • Highly responsible & reliable

  • Ability to multitask and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

  • Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

  • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

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   

Additional Information

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: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. 

APPLY TODAY: You can find out more about life working at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge – Jasper Park Lodge | Fairmont Mountain Meetings | (fairmontmtnjobs.com) (https://www.fairmontmtnjobs.com/fairmont-jasper-park-lodge)

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/ Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

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