Description
Assistant Banquet Manager
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is seeking a dynamic Assistant Banquets Manager with exceptional leadership skills that will enhance the reputation, quality and performance of our Banquets Department. Reporting to the Director of Banquet, this position will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the Banquet Department.
Hotel Overview: Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Banquets, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-
Enhance and develop the leadership skills of the Banquet Supervisors, Captains and Head Housemen
-
Ensure effective working relationships and clear communication are maintained with all colleagues and leaders in the Banquet Department
-
Critically assess procedures, policies, and methods of operation and alter them where necessary
-
Ensure the financial success of the department by monitoring productivity, revenue and costs
-
Liaise with the Conference Services to ensure that a common vision is shared
-
Work with clients, Conference Services and Sales to develop new programs and services in order to offer a unique and personalized experience for all conference guests
-
Create and implement beverage menus within the department and work closely with the kitchen the creation of food menus
-
Liaise with other food and beverage departments to ensure that all resources are being equally shared and that the entire division operates as a unified force
-
Ensure that all equipment, fixtures, and furniture of the department are kept in the best repair possible and are used in a safe and proper manner
-
Participate in the financial budgeting process of the department and establish clear priorities for operational and renovation capital expenditures
-
Develop and maintain a safety culture within the department and ensure departmental adherence to health and safety standards
-
Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
-
Ensure the successful opening/closing of seasonal dining rooms and manage high end/ high volume dining room operations
-
Attend Leadership meetings, daily convention, preconvention and other meetings as required
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years experience as a Banquet Supervisor
- Post-secondary degree in hospitality or food and beverage management an asset
- Must be highly organized with the ability to handle numerous tasks
- Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks to team members
- Must have strong, proven leadership and management skills
Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
APPLY TODAY: We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about living and working in Lake Louise! www.lakelouisejobs.com
ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resort 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!
Requirements
About Us
Discover rewarding job opportunities in Lake Louise, Alberta and fast-track your hospitality career with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts – a leader in the global hospitality industry.
Experience the incredible outdoor lifestyle available at Lake Louise, where your backyard is a dream destination for travelers from around the world! Enjoy endless outdoor recreational activities in one of the world’s most spectacular destinations.
Choose a lifestyle, not just a job! Outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world are drawn to Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada for its pristine natural environment with soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and glistening emerald lake.
Many colleagues at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise immerse themselves into the mountain lifestyle and enjoy regular access to countless summer and winter activities at significantly discounted rates.
FRHI HOTELS & RESORTS – A GLOBAL HOTEL LEADER
When three leading hotel brands united under the banner of FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) in 2006, a new force in the global hospitality market was born.
From the merger of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissotel Hotels & Resorts emerged a global hotel management company that today boasts over 110 hotels in 32 countries with more than 47,000 colleagues.
The company’s distinctive portfolio of luxury and upscale hotels features celebrated icons, world-class resorts and stylish city-center hotels.
OUR VISION
To be the world’s preferred hospitality company.
OUR MISSION
Inspired by our people, passion and perspectives, we create meaningful value and unique experiences for our colleagues, guests and owners.
OUR VALUES
Respect – Integrity – Teamwork – Accountability – Excellence
ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resort 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!
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Job Info
Lake Louise, AB
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
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Work Permit: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the location of this job will not be considered.
Management Position: Yes
Description
Assistant Banquet Manager
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is seeking a dynamic Assistant Banquets Manager with exceptional leadership skills that will enhance the reputation, quality and performance of our Banquets Department. Reporting to the Director of Banquet, this position will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the Banquet Department.
Hotel Overview: Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Banquets, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-
Enhance and develop the leadership skills of the Banquet Supervisors, Captains and Head Housemen
-
Ensure effective working relationships and clear communication are maintained with all colleagues and leaders in the Banquet Department
-
Critically assess procedures, policies, and methods of operation and alter them where necessary
-
Ensure the financial success of the department by monitoring productivity, revenue and costs
-
Liaise with the Conference Services to ensure that a common vision is shared
-
Work with clients, Conference Services and Sales to develop new programs and services in order to offer a unique and personalized experience for all conference guests
-
Create and implement beverage menus within the department and work closely with the kitchen the creation of food menus
-
Liaise with other food and beverage departments to ensure that all resources are being equally shared and that the entire division operates as a unified force
-
Ensure that all equipment, fixtures, and furniture of the department are kept in the best repair possible and are used in a safe and proper manner
-
Participate in the financial budgeting process of the department and establish clear priorities for operational and renovation capital expenditures
-
Develop and maintain a safety culture within the department and ensure departmental adherence to health and safety standards
-
Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
-
Ensure the successful opening/closing of seasonal dining rooms and manage high end/ high volume dining room operations
-
Attend Leadership meetings, daily convention, preconvention and other meetings as required
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years experience as a Banquet Supervisor
- Post-secondary degree in hospitality or food and beverage management an asset
- Must be highly organized with the ability to handle numerous tasks
- Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks to team members
- Must have strong, proven leadership and management skills
Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
APPLY TODAY: We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about living and working in Lake Louise! www.lakelouisejobs.com
ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resort 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!
Requirements
Discover rewarding job opportunities in Lake Louise, Alberta and fast-track your hospitality career with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts – a leader in the global hospitality industry.
Experience the incredible outdoor lifestyle available at Lake Louise, where your backyard is a dream destination for travelers from around the world! Enjoy endless outdoor recreational activities in one of the world’s most spectacular destinations.
Choose a lifestyle, not just a job! Outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world are drawn to Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada for its pristine natural environment with soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and glistening emerald lake.
Many colleagues at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise immerse themselves into the mountain lifestyle and enjoy regular access to countless summer and winter activities at significantly discounted rates.
FRHI HOTELS & RESORTS – A GLOBAL HOTEL LEADER
When three leading hotel brands united under the banner of FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) in 2006, a new force in the global hospitality market was born.
From the merger of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissotel Hotels & Resorts emerged a global hotel management company that today boasts over 110 hotels in 32 countries with more than 47,000 colleagues.
The company’s distinctive portfolio of luxury and upscale hotels features celebrated icons, world-class resorts and stylish city-center hotels.
OUR VISION
To be the world’s preferred hospitality company.
OUR MISSION
Inspired by our people, passion and perspectives, we create meaningful value and unique experiences for our colleagues, guests and owners.
OUR VALUES
Respect – Integrity – Teamwork – Accountability – Excellence
