Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination. Additionally, we are Whistler's largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.
Job Description
Banquets Captain
Your ability to work as a team player combined with your service skills and your engaging personality will ensure that our Guests have a memorable experience during their function.
This is a full time, permanent position.
Starting rate of pay: $20.55 per hour
We recognize tenure through our compensation - hourly rates increase after 6 months and then yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $27.25
Job Duties Include
Consistently offer skilled, friendly and engaging service
Provides excellent guest service in both F&B; functions and meeting events
Sets up and tears down F&B; functions as well as meeting events
Helps maintain a clean and organized workplace
Assists the Banquet Manager with preparing for and executing functions
Leads a team of Servers for assigned functions
Coordinates, organizes and helps to give proper assistance to servers
Maximizes productivity and efficiency of service staff
Ensures that all aspects of the dining room/banquet facilities are ready
Assigns tasks and performs opening and closing duties
Upholds the highest standard of internal and external customer service at all times
Qualifications
Previous customer related supervisory experience preferred
Food Protected Certification is required
Serving It Right Qualification Required
Job Perks & Benefits
Subsidized staff accommodation provided
Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
Hotel leisure perks including Golf/Ski passes
Visa Requirements
To progress with your application, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
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