Job Description

Company Description

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!

What is in it for you:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $5/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform (LifeWorks) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts while using our resort\xe2\x80\x99s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Spa
• Automatically added to our resort\xe2\x80\x99s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Bartender

As Mixologist at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise you\xe2\x80\x99ll be responsible for the service excellence in our bar operations. You will ensure that every drink that is placed in front of our guests is up to the highest standards in every detail and to make our Bars the place to be. Attention to detail and passion for the craft are a requirement to succeed in this position. Our fast-paced bars provide a challenging and rewarding professional environment. Together, let\xe2\x80\x99s turn moments into memories.

What you will be doing:

• Keep a calm communication with your co-bartenders and servers under high pressure
• Mix drinks in a timely manner and based on our standardized recipes and service standards
• Training and Development of Bartenders/servers and junior servers.
• Menu Development and Concept Creation in collaboration with our Regional Mixologist
• Advanced Cocktail Preparation to include; clarification, carbonization, Sous vide, Rotovap, Fat washing, Spherification, Flash infusion, fermentation
• Delivering on all standards, policies and procedure to create memorable luxury guest experience
• Open communication to your colleagues and managers
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives
• Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives
• Maintain a clean bar at all times (bar top, well, back bar, bottles, garnish station, service station)
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of previous bartending experience in an upscale establishment
• A deep understanding of classic cocktails is a must
• Excellent knowledge of the cocktail anatomy & all beverage products
• Knowledge about infusions and aging spirits
• Fermentation knowledge an asset
• Food pairing experience with different kitchen styles an asset
• Experience in menu development an asset
• Previous experience with international techniques: Sous vide, Rotovap, Fat washing, Spherification, Flash infusion an asset
• Self\xe2\x80\x91motivated, 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.

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

APPLY TODAY: We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about living and working in Lake Louise!

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\xe2\x80\x99s limitless possibilities.

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!

Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: cll.careers@fairmont.com

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