Bartender - Notch8 - Vancouver, Canada - FAIRMONT

FAIRMONT

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the 'Castle in the City', with its chateau-style green-clad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downton Vancouver that captures the hearts and imaginations of all who visit.

A registered heritage property operating since 1939, the hotel symbolizes grandeur and timeless elegance. In spring 2019, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver completed a $75M, five-year multiphase revitalization project.

With its prestigious address on Georgia Street, this castle is surrounded by a diverse arts community of galleries and theatres, a thriving shopping district, exhilarating nightlife and world class cuisine.

Join our team and welcome our guests to extraordinary experiences at their home away from home.

Job Description:

Bartender, Notch8
You are an ambassador for the exceptional service and cuisine that are hallmarks of our food & beverage experience. Your warm, personal attention and knowledge of our outstanding offerings makes guests feel unique and valued.

Our Culture & Benefits:

An inclusive, empowering, and positive workplace, where we place people at the heart of everything we do
The opportunity to have fun at work alongside passionate hospitality professionals who strive to make the world a more welcoming place
The opportunity to live, work and play across the world through our employee travel and internal transfer programs
A competitive rate starting at $ % of rate) per hour (plus gratuities) increasing to $24.93 after 3 months and biannual increases
Complimentary meal through our Colleague Dining Program
Complimentary uniform laundering
Complimentary hotel stay with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
Employee benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
The opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment and a Vancouver heritage building with a historic legacy dating back to 193
Free learning programs through our Academies and discounted eCornell courses
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and RiiSE
Annual paid vacation, sick leave, up to statutory holidays and birthday leave
A comprehensive benefits package including extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
A companymatched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP)
A monthly travel reimbursement for TransLink monthly passes

What you will be doing:

Consistently offering thoughtful, professional, and proactive guest service
Having full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions, menu items, garnishes, and preparation methods
Assisting guests with menu items in an informative, engaging and helpful way
Mixing drinks and craft cocktails to standard while controlling and monitoring inventory
Actively seeking dietary restrictions and allergies from guests and communicating to kitchen staff accordingly
Handling guest concerns swiftly and graciously, offering a remarkable recovery and a commitment to always improve
Ensuring service essentials, quality and service standards are met throughout the guest experience, from arrival to departure
Setting up mise en place, side stations, bar and bar settings according to standards
Supporting colleagues during service to ensure a consistent guest experience throughout restaurant, including running food, refreshing beverages, and clearning/resetting tables when needed
Setting furniture in bar and lounge area in consistent, clean, and inviting way
Ensuring accuracy in billing, promotions, and loyalty program offerings
Following all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Your experience and skills include:

Service focused personality is essential with at least one year experience bartending in a highvolume, upscale restaurant
Previous experience in a luxury hotel environment preferred
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Strong communication, interpersonal and problemsolving skills
Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities at once
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team
Highly responsible and reliable with impeccable grooming and professionalism
Knowledge of wine, spirits, beer, cocktails, and specialty coffees
Current Serving It Right Certification
Ability to speak and understand English with professional working proficiency
Ability to work flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and rotating shifts
Legally eligible to work in Canada (the Hotel is unable to assist applicants in obtaining Canadian work authorization)

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