Company Description
Located in the heart of Canada's capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa is looking to fill a role of Fairmont Gold Lounge Attendant (Part-Time).
Fairmont Gold is a special place! The personalized service provided as you greet your Guests at check- in or serve them in the private lounge, will show them that you truly care. The luxury our Guests experience and the memories you make as a Fairmont Gold Attendant will create a sense of loyalty that will ensure their return.
What is in it for you :
- Wonderful company culture - our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do
- Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
- Learning programs through our academies designed to sharpen your skills
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
- Opportunity to grow your career within the company
- Full rate of pay of $20.85 / hour
Job Description
Reporting to the Fairmont Gold Leadership Team, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following :
Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging serviceProvide exceptional table service in the Fairmont Gold loungePrepare cocktails, coffees, teas, etc. for guestsResponsible for the set up and break down of all food and beverage presentations in the lounge. (Breakfast, coffee / tea service, bar service and canapés)Assist guests regarding food and beverage menu items. Have knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methodsAttention to detail in ensuring the lounge is well maintained at all times and that the ambiance changes in the lounge from one food and beverage presentation to the nextClearing dishes from guest tables and ensuring cleanliness of the lounge and services areasIdentify guest preferences and act on them to develop and maintain strong guest relationships to ensure Fairmont Gold loyaltyEffectively organize the Fairmont Gold pantry and storage areas to ensure efficiencyAssist with controlling inventory needed for Fairmont Gold pantry and storage areas. (Food and liquor)Create strong relationships with departments that support Fairmont Gold- primarily the culinary and stewarding departmentsMake certain that all Fairmont Château Laurier policies, procedures and corporate Fairmont Gold standards are known, followed and acted upon at all timesFollow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage itemsFollow all sustainability standards and initiativesOther duties as assignedQualifications
Food and Beverage serving experience requiredSmart serve requiredExcellent interpersonal and English / French communication skillsMust possess a professional presentationStrong problem solving abilitiesHighly responsible & reliableBar tending skills an assetAdditional Information
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to) :
Frequent standing and walking throughout shiftFrequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbsOccasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, liftingOccasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and rampOur commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
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