About the Role
The Banquet Server role involves setting up and preparing banquet floors for meetings and functions according to event contracts, resumes, and supervisor directions, ensuring a congenial, friendly, helpful, and efficient guest experience. This includes serving and clearing plated, buffet, and reception events, maintaining Fairmont standards for table setups, and completing opening and closing duties.
Responsibilities
- Set and prepare banquet floor for meetings and functions as specified by event contracts, resumes, and supervisors in a congenial, friendly, helpful, and efficient manner.
- Be hospitable, friendly, welcoming and converse with guests.
- Serve and clear plated banquet events (tray service).
- Serve and clear buffet banquet events.
- Serve and clear reception banquet events.
- Ensure all tables are set up according to Fairmont standards or as directed by Leadership.
- Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
- Be aware of all hotel areas & outlets to be credible when responding to guests’ requests.
- Maintain good eye contact and personal service when interacting with all guests.
- Be knowledgeable of the menu, dietaries, wine & beverages before service begins.
- Conduct themselves within all policies set forth by the department and the Hotel.
- Have knowledge of all tasks and the methods of service of all banquet setups.
- Understand and carry out the servicing of all banquet event orders.
- Arrive on duty on time with proper attire and prepared for shift.
- Participate in maintaining a clean and well-kept working environment.
- Conduct yourself in an orderly and respectful manner at all times.
- Assist in facilitating all guest requests promptly.
- Ensure all allergies are safely catered for with an alternative that meets guest needs.
- Adhere to ALL Safe Standards, ensuring all hygiene and prevention measures are being met.
- Adhere to alcohol handling procedures and policies ensuring responsible alcohol service.
- Work weekends, holidays and shift work as scheduled.
- Perform any other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Teamwork approach to all duties and helpful attitude with co-workers.
- Efficient and effective approach to completing all tasks.
- Food and beverage knowledge.
- Previous banquet service experience and knowledge.
- Physically fit to transport and carry heavy equipment.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Skills
- Smart Serve Certification
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Part-Time
- Permanent
Salary/Compensations
- $17.60 per hour
Benefits
- Free Meals: Healthy meals on us every shift.
- Travel Discounts: Sweet deals at Accor hotels worldwide.
- Dry Cleaning: Free dry-cleaning for your work gear.
- Skill Up: Custom learning programs to boost your talents.
- Impact: Join our Health & Wellness, Sustainability, and DEI Committees.
- Level Up: Unlock new career heights with exciting growth paths.
About the Company
- For over 96 years, Fairmont Royal York has stood as a beacon of luxury and excellence in the heart of Toronto.
- Opened in 1929, this historic hotel was once the tallest building in the British Commonwealth, and today, Fairmont Royal York continues to be a symbol of timeless elegance and modern sophistication.
- Where tradition meets innovation, and every day offers a chance to make history, a million stories have been told.
- Join us in creating our next chapter with your story.
- Join a storied tradition at Fairmont Royal York, where nearly a century of luxurious hospitality and exceptional service have made us a Toronto landmark.
- Be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering unparalleled guest experiences and maintaining the highest standards of service.
- Benefit from comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and a supportive work environment that empowers you to reach your full potential.
- As the world and Toronto move toward a more sustainable future, our landmark hotel is in a stunning transformation for the zero-carbon century ahead.
Equal Opportunity
- At Fairmont Royal York, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity.
- We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide equal access to opportunities.
- We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
- We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodation through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
- Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: [email protected]
