Event Set-up Supervisor - Banff, Canada - FAIRMONT

FAIRMONT

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Banff, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Company Description
Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs.

Set in one of Western Canada's most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike.

It's the perfect work/life combination.

Job Description Event Set-Up Supervisor**Engaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every special event at the Fairmont Banff Springs a truly memorable affair. Showcase your service and organization strengths as Event Set-Up Supervisor, where your attention to detail, safety and quality will help "set the stage" for a successful group functions in our Event space.

What is in it for you:

Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
Discounts while using our resort's Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
Automatically added to our resort's Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Banff Springs and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Event Operations Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following.
Build a daily list of tasks for your team to accomplish.
Meet all relevant deadlines for set ups.
Energize and motivate your team.
Work on the floor with your team.
Perform office and clerical work for planning ahead.
Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
Maintain the cleanliness of banquet rooms, hallways, storage and service areas
Lift and store tables, chairs and staging efficiently and safely
Setup, maintain and break down banquet meeting rooms
Follow directions from banquet event orders for assigned banquet meetings
Report needed repairs of unsafe equipment and or conditions
Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
Follow all safety and sanitation policies
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Your experience and skills include**:

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
Class 5 Alberta Driver's License
Updated Driver's Abstract
Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
Carrying and pulling of over 20 lbs.

Your team and working environment:

Fastpaced, upscale, luxury hotel
Close proximity to multiple ski resorts in winter and worldrenowned hiking trails in summer
Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.