Banquet Server - Summer Seasonal

Imagine arriving to work at our stunning slope-side hotel after a day of lapping the bike park or a round of golf. You are a people person who is flexible and can adapt to banquet service's exciting and ever-changing environment. You take pride in your team and your results and thrive on creating unique and tasteful experiences for our guests as they celebrate significant events or come together for corporate meetings. This position would ideally suit a dedicated individual with excellent organization, stellar problem management and strong interpersonal skills who has several years in banquet settings and is ready to lead a team to deliver large-and small-scale memorable experiences to our guests. If this sounds like you, start your application to work, live and play where you belong.

Compensation Information:

$16.75 per hour

Physical Requirement:
Medium: Work activities involve handling loads between 10 and 20 kg; Predominately indoor setting

This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Service/Operations:

• Responsible for providing an exceptional Banquet experience from start to finish
• Follows the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel Food and Beverage Banquet Standard of Service
• Attention to detail from set up, event execution to tear down
• Assist with food and table prep before the event begins
• Set up buffet with food presentation standards and practices while ensuring food safe handling is in order
• Food, wine and beverage knowledge
• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, open wine and take drink orders from Guests
• Shows a passion for hospitality, service and food
• Health & Safety Regulations are adhered to at all times
• Assists in any F&B Department Outlet as business volumes dictate

Guest Experience:

• Deliver an elevated experience for our guests within our Food and Beverage Outlets
• Determine & ensure exceptional service delivery while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Accommodates all guests and is responsible for replenishing buffet food, refilling beverages, and removing dirty dishes from the tables
• Brings any guest concerns to the Banquet Leadership team and or event organizers
• Act as an ambassador of the Hotel & Sun Peaks with the ability to promote internal and external events

Team Commitment:

• Dedicated to working within a dynamic team that focuses on collaboration
• Desire to be part of a team and contribute as such
• Excellent communication skills
• Complete all tasks to help facilitate a smooth and efficient event from start to finish
• Clean up banquet room after the event ends and assist with inventory, food storage, and closing duty task as assigned
• Capable of assisting in emergency situations making prompt decisions in the best interest of the guest and the Hotel

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Previous Banquet Serving or Bartending experience preferred
• Serving it Right Certification
• Excellent food and wine knowledge
• Ability to work quickly and as a team in a fast-past environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift, carry, or push up to 50lbs
• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to multi-task

Why join us?

We are Canada’s second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That’s why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.

No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you’ll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.

The perks and benefits you’ll get to enjoy:

• Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes (varies by position)
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets
• Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets
• Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
• Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.