Botanist Expeditor - Full Time

Company Description

You are an ambassador for the exceptional cuisine that is the hallmark of our food & beverage experience. Your warm, personal attention and knowledge of our outstanding offerings makes guests feel unique and valued.

Job Description

Why work for Fairmont Pacific Rim?

• Be a part of a progressive hotel that embraces the culture and vibrancy of Canada’s most beautiful city - Vancouver
• An award-winning restaurant in a Food & Beverage division that promotes growth, cross-training and career development opportunities
• A competitive rate of $21.95 per hour
• Complimentary meal through our Colleague Dining Program
• Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
• Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired employees with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Extensive benefits package including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirements
• Company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) for those meeting eligibility requirements
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Distinctly West Coast, the hotel delivers unique experiences through creativity, artistry, and elevated hospitality, while remaining at the forefront of elevating the art, music and fashion programming in the city.
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit

What you will be doing :

• Assist guests regarding menu items in an informative and helpful way
• Oversee the final presentations of dishes with goal of sending out beautifully presented, incredibly tasty and correctly plated food to all of our guests
• Act as the liaison between front of house and back of house in ensuring proper workflow of food preparation, execution and accurate and timely delivery
• Have full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions, menu items and preparation methods
• Provide support to the service team in completing assigned side duties
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Standing and walking throughout shift
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include :

• A passion for all things hospitality is required
• Ability to be happy and welcoming while focusing attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Previous experience in similar role is an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team

Additional Information

Your team and working environment :

• Join our team and be part of an award-winning, Michelin recommended Hotel
• 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.