Graduate Opportunities - Hospitality & Tourism

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.

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for hospitality, tourism, culinary arts, or hotel and restaurant operations? If you're talented, motivated, and eager to apply your education in a world-class setting, our Graduate Opportunities offer you the chance to launch your career at one of Canada's most iconic hotels.

At Fairmont Banff Springs, we are seeking enthusiastic graduates to join our team for the upcoming Spring/Summer season. This is your opportunity to turn classroom learning into hands-on experience in a breathtaking setting.

Fairmont Banff Springs is now recruiting for the following graduate opportunities:

• Housekeeping - Room Attendant
• Second Cook/First Cook
• Stewarding Attendant (Kitchen Dishwasher)
• Golf Operations / Turf Care
• Food Porter/Busperson
• Host
• Barista
• Front Office Agent
• Reservations Agent
• Switchboard Agent

Successful applicants will be matched to available positions based on previous relevant work experience, area of studies and the hotel's operational requirements.

For this opportunity you must be graduate as of May 2025 from a Hospitality, Tourism, Recreation, Turf Care, Golf Operations or Culinary post graduate program.

Starting Rate: $16.55 per hour - $18.93 per hour, this is dependent on the position.

We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years.

Why Start Your Career with Us?

• Career Growth Opportunities - Be part of a large luxury hotel with endless career paths

• Graduate-Specific Activities - Enjoy exclusive learning and development events such as LinkedIn Learning Sessions, Wine Knowledge & Cocktail Basics workshops, inspiring Guest Speakers, and fun Welcome Activities.

• Expand Your Network - Work alongside a community of like-minded professionals in hospitality, creating connections that will last a lifetime.

Food & Beverage Positions
• Recent Graduate from a hospitality, tourism or hotel and restaurant management program
• Must have ProServe certification
• Previous Food & Beverage experience preferred

Culinary Division Positions
• Recent Graduate from a culinary program
• Previous experience as a cook an asset
• Must be able to lift, carry and pull up to 50lbs
• Standing and walking throughout shift and exposure to kitchen equipment including large and small ovens, stoves, steam kettles, mixers, sheeter, fryers, rational ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, fridges and freezers as well as blast freezers

Housekeeping/ Stewarding Division Positions:
• Recent Graduate of hospitality, tourism or hotel and restaurant management program
• Previous similar experience an asset
• Must be physically fit and able to stand and walk throughout shift and lift, carry and pull up to 50+lbs.

Room Division Positions
• Recent Graduate of hospitality, tourism or hotel and restaurant management program
• Previous front office/reservations/ hospitality/housekeeping experience preferred
• Previous Property Manager (Opera) experience an asset

Golf Operations / Turf Care Positions:

• Recent Graduate of Golf Operations /Turf Care management program
• Previous similar experience an asset
• Must be physically fit and able to stand and walk throughout shift and lift, carry and pull up to 50+lbs.

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:

At Fairmont Banff Springs, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

If you are contacted by a Recruiter, kindly inform them at any stage of the recruitment process if you will need support or accommodations.

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

APPLY TODAY: For more information on working and living in at Fairmont Banff Springs, please visit www.banffspringsjobs.com