Banquet Houseperson Engaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive
surroundings make every special event at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts a truly
memorable affair. Showcase your service and organization strengths as Banquet
Houseperson, where your attention to detail, safety and quality will help set
the stage” for a successful group function. Hotel Overview: Nestled at the
base of Blackcomb Mountain, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort defines
mountain luxury in the heart of Whistler, British Columbia - Host Mountain
Resort of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Located in the spectacular Coastal
Mountain Range, Whistler is Canada’s premier, year-round outdoor adventure
destination - just two hours north of downtown Vancouver. Offering ski-in,
ski-out convenience and on-site championship golf course, The Fairmont Chateau
Whistler is Whistler’s largest conference resort hotel with 550 guestrooms and
suites, exceptional dining in five unique outlets and full resort amenities
including a slopeside Health Club. Since opening its doors in 1989, this
landmark destination has welcomed guests and colleagues to an unforgettable
mountain adventure – start yours today! Summary of Responsibilities: 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 Maintain the cleanliness of banquet rooms,
hallways, storage and service areas Lift and store tables, chairs and staging
efficiently and safely Set-up, maintain and break down banquetmeeting rooms
Follow directions from banquet event orders for assigned banquetmeetings
Report needed repairs of unsafe equipment andor conditions Follow outlet
policies, procedures and service standards Follow all safety and sanitation
policies Other duties as assigned Banquet Houseperson Engaging service,
delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every special event at
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts a truly memorable affair. Showcase your service and
organization strengths as Banquet Houseperson, where your attention to detail,
safety and quality will help set the stage” for a successful group function.
Hotel Overview: Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, The Fairmont
Chateau Whistler resort defines mountain luxury in the heart of Whistler,
British Columbia - Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Located
in the spectacular Coastal Mountain Range, Whistler is Canada’s premier, year-
round outdoor adventure destination - just two hours north of downtown
Vancouver. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience and on-site championship golf
course, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is Whistler’s largest conference resort
hotel with 550 guestrooms and suites, exceptional dining in five unique
outlets and full resort amenities including a slopeside Health Club. Since
opening its doors in 1989, this landmark destination has welcomed guests and
colleagues to an unforgettable mountain adventure – start yours today! Summary
of Responsibilities: 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 Maintain the
cleanliness of banquet rooms, hallways, storage and service areas Lift and
store tables, chairs and staging efficiently and safely Set-up, maintain and
break down banquetmeeting rooms Follow directions from banquet event orders
for assigned banquetmeetings Report needed repairs of unsafe equipment andor
conditions Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards Follow all
safety and sanitation policies Other duties as assigned Qualifications:
Previous guest service experience preferred Excellent communication and
organizational skills Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Highly responsible & reliable Ability to 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 Must
be physically fit Physical Aspects of Position (includes but not limited to):
Constant standing and walking throughout shift Constant lifting and
occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps Visa
Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable
to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. APPLY TODAY :
Whether you’re launching your career or seeking meaningful employment, we
invite you to visit http://www.fairmontcareers.com/ to learn more about
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts—and the extraordinary opportunities that exist!
ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our
guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we
know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees
the best. That’s why you'll find exceptional work opportunities—throughout
North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia
Pacific—as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition
and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels
that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The
Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of
Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical
and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A
community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its
responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An
exciting future awaits!