Banquet Houseperson

Job title: Banquet Houseperson

Job description: Banquet Houseperson

As a Banquet House person, you will be responsible for setting the stage to make memorable moments for our guests. Your work behind the scenes will play a large role in the success of all of our Banquet functions as execute up extraordinary events, and grow your career with a luxury hotel brand. Come as you are!

What is in it for you:

• Experience living in Banff National Park in the iconic location of Lake Louise
• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status
• Access to our Lifestyle Program activities
• One duty meal in our newly renovated staff cafeteria
• Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status
• Employee Travel Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Platform (LifeWorks)
• Discounts on food & beverage/fitness centre/spa/golf
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What you will be doing:

• Setup of all function/meeting rooms according to the banquet event order and Fairmont standards
• Maintain neat and organized table and chair storage areas
• Provide courteous and professional service to guests and colleagues
• Maintain positive working relationships with fellow colleagues and other hotel departments
• Ensure the equipment and all work areas are maintained to hotel standard
• Properly stock all convention equipment in appropriate stores as per the hotel standards
• Relay any guest comments or concerns to the Banquets Supervisor
• Report any unsafe working conditions or procedures and unsafe work habits by others
• Service and setup coffee stations
• Service and setup food stations
• Service meetings and anticipate guest’s needs
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives
• Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• High school graduate, with a minimum 6 months’ work experience, preferably in hospitality
• Previous experience in a banquet or convention department an asset
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to make effective decisions
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain high service levels under pressure
• Physically fit to lift trays repeatedly, stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to consistently stand and walk through out shift

You may be required to work on holidays, weekends, overnights and other non-day shifts. Submission of your application to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.

Your team and working environment:

• Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel
• Close proximity to multiple ski resorts in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer
• Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections

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?
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. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Company: Accor

Expected salary:

Location: Lake Louise, AB

Job date: Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:40:32 GMT