Banquet Bartender Casual

Banquet Bartender

At Fairmont Hotel Vancouver every celebration deserves exceptional service. As a Banquet Bartender youll bring energy expertise and professionalism to weddings galas conferences and special events by crafting quality beverages and creating memorable guest experiences. From setting up elegant banquet bars to delivering responsible beverage service youll play an important role in ensuring every event runs seamlessly.

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 $19.61 per hour plus gratuities increasing to $26.14 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 stock operate and dismantle banquet bars for meetings weddings receptions and special events
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages accurately using approved recipes measures and presentation standards
• Review event requirements to ensure bars are fully stocked and event-ready
• Verify legal drinking age and provide responsible beverage service in accordance with Serving It Right and hotel policies
• Monitor guest consumption and respond appropriately to signs of intoxication escalating concerns when required
• Maintain accurate cash charge inventory and beverage consumption records throughout each event
• Keep bar stations clean organized fully stocked and compliant with food safety and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with banquet culinary stewarding and leadership teams to deliver seamless event execution
• Participate in departmental briefings training sessions and service excellence initiatives
• Follow all hotel policies health and safety procedures and brand standards
• Perform other duties as assigned to support successful banquet operations

Qualifications :

What We Are Looking for

• A warm professional and guest-focused personality with a passion for hospitality
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Serving It Right certification (required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of spirits wine beer cocktails and responsible beverage service
• Previous bartending experience in banquets restaurants hotels or high-volume venues is preferred
• Luxury hotel or large-scale event experience is considered an asset
• FoodSafe Level 1 certification is an asset
• Strong communication teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm professional and efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable dependable and committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; additional language skills are an asset
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts including evenings weekends holidays and overnight events as operationally required

Physical Demands of This Role 

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Perform frequent repetitive hand and arm movements while preparing beverages
• Frequently lift carry push and pull beverage supplies kegs and bar equipment
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (23 kg)
• Maintain a clean safe and organized work environment while working in a fast-paced setting

This role is more than mixing drinks its about elevating every celebration. From elegant weddings to grand galas and corporate events your skill and hospitality help Make Special Happen at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

If youre passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced environment we invite you to apply and join our legendary team.

Additional Information :

Visa Requirements:
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

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
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By joining Accor every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrows hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor visit  

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time