Food and Beverage Inspire Leader Program

Company Description

"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’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Job Description

INSPIRE:   Be The Future of Hospitality, Food & Beverage
The Inspire Leadership Development Program offers promising talent – like you - an opportunity to start your career journey with Accor. 

From luxury to economy, our brands meet the desires of all guests and employees – we connect hearts all around the world.

At Accor, we are united by the same passion for welcoming people and driven by the same promise: Feel Welcome. We make this promise resonate in our 4,500 addresses across 100 different countries, with new addresses opening every two days. 

Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts, we want to open up new ways towards positive hospitality. We invite the world to come along with us. To give the future a better welcome.

We put people at the core of everything we do by offering an optimal employee experience. Today our group is transforming from the inside to devise tomorrow’s hospitality. Thanks to INSPIRE, you can help make an impact on this exciting transformation.

Enjoy yourself. Dream big for your future.   FEEL WELCOME, FEEL VALUED.

During a 12 to 18-month period, you gain valuable F&B Supervisor leadership experience, while also benefiting from other program features listed below:

You have a customized INSPIRE Program Outline:

• Rotation – As part of your orientation and onboarding, rotate between several departments across the  property, then
• Specialization – Develop your expertise by specializing in a division, and working in three departments with specific focuses. (Banquets, F&B Venues, and Stewarding)

OTHER PROGRAM FEATURES:

• You can explore multiple departments 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
• You receive networking opportunities – connecting digitally and in-person, building your network across your property and Accor
• 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

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

• Lead and supervise the day-to-day operation of the department to ensure service standards are followed with friendly and engaging service
• Handle guest concerns and react quickly, tracking and notifying proper areas to guarantee memorable moments for our guests
• Ensure employees are informed daily about priorities to personalize service

Qualifications

We seek individuals who are passionate about people, with these skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-year cumulative experience in hospitality, or a customer-service orientated environment (and/or experience in specific area you are applying); 
• Post-secondary education (i.e. diploma, bachelor’s, or master’s degree) in Hospitality or Business is an asset (However, applicants from all disciplines will be considered)
• Desire to advance your hospitality career, with strong ability, engagement, and motivation;
• Agile and works well in fast-paced environments, willing to learn and commit to a role; 
• Excellent communication skills in English (+ Other language requirements, as applicable);

Additional Information

Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba -- at the historic corner of Portage and Main -- Fairmont Winnipeg luxury hotel extends the naturally warm reception of the Prairies. Just step outside our Winnipeg hotel and the city is at your feet.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We are happy to provide you accommodation at any stage of the application process, please contact the Talent & Culture Department and we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

Visa Requirements:  To be eligible for employment with Fairmont Winnipeg, you must be in possession of a working visa for Canada. We do not provide offer letters to applicants seeking to get their work visas.  Applicants must have their work visas in place prior to applying.