Host - Temporary July - October

AccorFairmont Empress, Victoria, Canada

Il y a plus de 30 jours

Salaire

21.38 CAD–24.43 CAD par heure

Type de contrat

Temps plein

Description de poste

Company Description

Recognized as one of Top 21 Iconic Hotels in the World by National Geographic Traveler magazine, honoured with Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Award for Top 10 City Hotels in Canada, and awarded Best Historic Hotel in the Americas, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC overlooking the city’s sparkling Inner Harbour.

This Forbes Four-Star, 4-Diamond property offers 464 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Willow Stream Spa with signature West Coast experiences, Q at the Empress Restaurant featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine and award winning wine list, and Q Bar with its regionally focused cocktail culture was recently named to Canada’s 50 Best Bars list. World famous Tea at the Empress is a bucket list experience in the hotel’s sophisticated Lobby Lounge. Located on Vancouver Island, Canada’s Castle on the Coast is the ideal starting point to explore British Columbia’s stunning natural beauty.

Job Description

What is in it for you :

Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
Complimentary uniform laundering
Hourly rate of $21.38 to 24.43

What you will be doing :

Ensure smooth operation of the Restaurant

Greet and seat guests

Provide concierge service to guests

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include :

A minimum of one (1) year recent experience (in the last five years) as a server or host in an “a la carte” dining setting in an upscale, high volume restaurant "Serving It Right" and “Food Safe” Certification

Impeccable grooming and presentation

Completely fluent English language skills, both written and verbal

Clear, precise, professional and helpful telephone manner

Knowledge of organizing reservations and service flows

Driven and focused on maximizing capacities

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritise

High level of responsibility and commitment

Team player with proven success in relationship building

Commitment to providing excellent service and exceeding guests' expectations

Comprehensive and current knowledge of local attractions, events, restaurants and transportation information

Ability to anticipate guest needs

Experience with OpenTable is considered an asset

Additional Information

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to) : Constant standing and walking, Frequent bending and kneeling, Ocassionalcarrying and lifting

Visa Requirements : Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Your team and working environment : Welcome to Canada’s Castle on the Coast. The Empress Hotel sits proudly at the centre of culture and history in Victoria, British Columbia. This is the best of all worlds – where contrast meets distinction, opulence blends harmoniously with the understated and fabled history meshes with contemporary affairs. This award-winning Victoria hotel and National Historic Site is an alluring blend of classic and contemporary, vintage and cutting-edge : Where Modern meets Iconic. Come join our wonderful team of hospitality experts!

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