INSPIRE – Leadership Development Program, Food & Beverage

• Full-time
• Job-Category:
  Food & Beverage
• Job Type: Temporary
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full-Time

Fairmont Pacific Rim is a Forbes Five-Star hotel located in the heart of Vancouver, offering a distinctive luxury experience defined by creativity, culture, and elevated hospitality. Complete with curated rotating in-house art exhibitions, a world-class spa, innovative restaurants, and award-winning cocktail bars, the hotel invites guests to immerse themselves in a truly unique experiential escape.

As a gateway to Vancouver’s vibrant gastronomic scene, Fairmont Pacific Rim’s Food & Beverage offerings reflect our passion for exceptional quality and service — from the innovative menus at Botanist to the dynamic energy of The Lobby Lounge & Raw Bar. Every dining experience is thoughtfully crafted to create memorable moments for our guests.

As a future or recent graduate, you are eager to join Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to jumpstart your hospitality career! INSPIRE places you into the heart of the action at a Fairmont hotel to gain valuable insight and hands on operational experience to grow your management career.

Why work for Fairmont Pacific Rim?

• Be part of a progressive hotel that embraces the culture and vibrancy of one of Canada’s most beautiful cities, Vancouver, proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work, and the first hotel in North America to achieve Single-Use Plastic Free Certification
• A competitive rate of $31.75 per hour
• Complimentary work meals through our Colleague Dining Program
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program, offering 50% off at participating dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Trans Link monthly pass reimbursement program
• Extensive benefits package, including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (eligibility requirements apply)
• Company-matched pension plan and the opportunity to enroll in the Group RRSP (eligibility requirements apply)
• A complimentary hotel stay with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program for newly hired colleagues
• Opportunities to participate in sustainability, charity, and community engagement initiatives
• Access to world-class training, leadership programs, and career development opportunities across a global hospitality network
• Be part of a dynamic, diverse team in a stunning luxury environment where no two days are the same
• Enjoy discounted room rates at Fairmont hotels worldwide and special colleague rates across other Accor properties

What does INSPIRE offer you?

During an 18-month period, you gain valuable leadership experience, while also benefiting from other program features listed below:

You become a Supervisor (or equivalent) in Food & Beverage

You have a customized INSPIRE Program Outline, with two types of structures:

• Cross-exposure – Rotate between several teams across the assigned departments.
• Specialization – Develop your expertise by working in one division, transferring between specific focuses.

* Structure availability may vary property-to-property

Other program features:

• You can explore multiple teams to understand fundamentals of hospitality and your property’s operations
• A Peer Ambassador helps you settle into your role, your responsibilities, and life as a hospitality professional
• A Mentor guides your progress, allowing you to learn by example
• A Property Project provides you with the opportunity to shine, showcasing your skillset, and innovative attributes
• You can see a clear path to continuous improvement – through ongoing feedback. Checkpoints with your leadership team, ensuring you thrive in your program

Essential / highly desirable attributes:

Are you ready to take on the challenge? We seek individuals who are passionate about people, with these skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-year cumulative experience in hospitality (within hotel environment, preferred) or a customer-service orientated environment (and/or experience in specific area you are applying);
• Post-secondary education (i.e. bachelor’s, or master’s degree) in Hospitality or Business is an asset (However, applicants from all disciplines will be considered);
• Desire…