Steward (part-time)

Company Description

For over 94 years, Fairmont Royal York has stood proudly as a Toronto landmark. When the hotel opened in 1929 it was the tallest building in the British Common Wealth and contained 1,048 rooms, a concert hall, library, extensive bakery, radio station and even a hospital. Today, this essential downtown landmark has completed a multi-million dollar transformation, reimagining its lobby, rooms, dining venues, event spaces, and Fairmont Gold – the property’s exclusive hotel within a hotel luxury experience. Another stunning chapter for Fairmont Royal York has begun. 

Job Description

What you will be doing to Create the Essential Toronto Experience:

• To complete all stewarding tasks as assigned and maintain the highest level of Fairmont Hotels. To keep all immediate work areas clean and free from debris while adhering to all health and safety procedures of the hotel and kitchen.
• To operate, clean, and general maintenance of all machinery and heavy duty equipment within the department including the dishwashing machine, and soaking tanks
• To set up and organize the dish room areas and keep free from hazards and debris
• General dishwashing and cleaning duties
• Prepare coffee for banquets when required
• Follow all health and safety rules as outlined by the department and the hotel
• Ensures that all ECOSURE standards and processes are completed on a daily basis in his or her area of the department, this includes but isn’t limited to filling out daily dishwasher/ pot washer temperature logs
• To uphold the highest standard of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
• To complete all other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be a highly motivated individual
• Must have an understanding of written and spoken English
• Must be flexible with shift work hours
• Prior experience and asset
• Must be able to perform physically under pressure
• Must be able to handle a hot working environment
• Must be able to operate, lift, push and pull heavy equipment 

Additional Information

Do you enjoy helping others and building emotional connections to make people feel special and welcomed? If so, then we want YOU to be part of our Fairmont Royal York family.

Every day you will be responsible for engaging with our guests, clients and colleagues. You will create the essential Toronto experience at the hotel that has been a Canadian icon for over 91 years.  You will be given the responsibility to ensure that our guests and colleagues feel WELCOMED, CARED FOR and INCREDIBLE. Being part of the Fairmont Royal York family is more than providing warm and consistent service. As an ambassador of Fairmont Royal York, you will take the initiatives necessary to turn moments into memories by taking the time to understand our guests’ purposes: why are they staying at Fairmont Royal York, what is their length of stay and what are their preferences and passions? Making our guests feel heard and cared for creates an emotional connection to our brand and builds loyalty. 

These emotional connections are not just for guests. As part of the Fairmont Royal York family, you will be tasked with creating impactful relationships with your colleagues. 

If creating these lasting relationships and experiences excites you, read more about how your role supports our vision of continuing to create the essential Toronto experience!

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Daily, complimentary on shift meals provided in our staff cafeteria 
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit

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

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. 

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!  #BELIMITLESS

Note:  Must already be legally entitled to work in Canada to be considered for the position