Banquet Server
At Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, we believe every event is an opportunity to create lasting memories. As a Banquet Server, you'll play an essential role in delivering exceptional food and beverage service at weddings, galas, conferences, and special events. Your professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality will help create seamless experiences that leave a lasting impression on our guests.
What You Can Expect
- An inclusive, empowering, and positive culture where people are at the heart of everything we do
- The opportunity to work alongside passionate hospitality professionals committed to excellence and genuine guest care
- Competitive pay starting at $18.09 per hour, plus gratuities, increasing to $24.12 per hour after 90 shifts, with increases in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- One duty meal during your scheduled meal break, processed as an applicable taxable benefit
- Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program, offering 50% off at participating venues
- The opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment within a historic Vancouver landmark dating back to 1939
- Opportunities to participate in community and sustainability initiatives
What You Will Be Doing
- Provide professional, friendly, engaging, and personalized service in accordance with Fairmont service standards
- Prepare banquet function spaces by setting tables, buffets, service stations, and event areas with the appropriate equipment and supplies
- Review banquet event orders, menus, service sequence, and guest dietary requirements before each event
- Serve food and beverages accurately and efficiently using the designated service style for each function
- Anticipate guest needs by replenishing beverages, clearing tables, and ensuring timely, attentive service
- Communicate dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests to the culinary and banquet teams
- Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked work areas throughout each event
- Complete required event documentation, including billing and consumption records, as applicable
- Work collaboratively with culinary, stewarding, and banquet colleagues to deliver seamless event execution
- Follow all food safety, responsible liquor service, health and safety, and hotel policies and procedures
- Participate in departmental briefings, training, and service excellence initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned to support successful banquet operations