Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage - Spring/summer 2025

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada's most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.

The Assistant Restaurant Manager will ensure that employees provide phenomenal guest experiences resulting in lasting memories. They will lead, develop and coach a team of professional employees to enhance the level of service and meet standards.

Food & Beverage Overview: Our mission is to make Food & Beverage the heart and soul of all of our hotels by creating a free standing food & beverage mentality in our hotels that is relevant, profitable and exciting; connecting us, our guests, and the community together.

Candidates will be matched to one of the following Restaurants based upon experience:

• 1888 Chop house/ Castello Ristorante
• Rundle Lounge
• Stanley's Smokehouse (Golf Clubhouse)
• Waldhaus Dining Room & Pub

For more information on each Restaurant please click here.

Starting at $55,000 - $57,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education

Note - preference will be given to those that our available for the full season (May-October 15th)

Job Duties Include:

• Provide on-the-floor supervision and support to employees and coach and develop them to ensure standards are being maintained
• Be involved with ongoing menu/wine/cocktail development
• Have a good understanding of day-to-day expectations, tasks and operations as well as forethought to upcoming events
• Review guest comments, respond to any concerns in a timely and professional fashion
• Understand both the restaurant's and the hotel's financial goals to achieve superior long-term financial returns to our shareholders
• Ensure that service essentials, steps of service and brand standards are being followed by the team

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have 2 years previous experience as a Leader in Food & Beverage; preferably in a full service hotel or upscale restaurant
• Must have pro-serve certification and POS system experience
• Wine knowledge at or above WSET Level 2 an asset
• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality/Hotel Administration an asset
• A passion for food & wine
• Schedule flexibility, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20+lbs and be able to be on your feet for 8 hours or more

Job Perks & Benefits:

• 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 $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation 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 - exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resort's Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

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:

Since 1907, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for both guests and colleagues alike. Essential to this success has been diversity, equity and inclusion being woven into the fabric of our brand's DNA. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fostering an open and inclusive culture that welcomes everyone, empowers all colleagues and cultivates individual and collective innovation and performance. Our ambition is to provide all of our Talent with fair and equitable opportunities to grow to attain their full potential. We believe that diversity in our teams not only enriches the lives of our Talent, but also provides the best possible experience to everyone who visits our iconic hotels and resorts worldwide.

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: bsh.careers@fairmont.com

APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts/The Rimrock Banff and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

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