- Company: Accor
- Location: Vancouver, BC
- Job type: Contract
- Salary: $20.28 – $25.35 per hour
About the role
Join the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver team as a Server at the Notch8 Speakeasy. This seasonal, full-time position runs from November 2026 to February 15, 2027. You will work in an intimate, luxury setting, providing warm and personalized service to guests. The role involves engaging with customers, recommending food and beverages, and ensuring every detail contributes to a memorable evening.
Responsibilities
- Deliver warm, engaging, and personalized service in the Notch8 Speakeasy.
- Welcome guests and create a comfortable, inviting atmosphere.
- Guide guests through cocktail, wine, spirits, and food selections with knowledgeable recommendations.
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, and beverage pairings.
- Accurately take orders and communicate dietary restrictions and allergies to the team.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and professional delivery of food and beverages.
- Anticipate guest needs and adapt service to the intimate environment.
- Present and serve beverages using appropriate glassware and service techniques.
- Maintain mise en place, table settings, and service stations.
- Process guest orders and payments accurately through the POS system.
- Support service flow through food running, clearing, and resetting tables.
- Collaborate with Bartenders, Hosts, Server Assistants, and kitchen colleagues.
- Address guest concerns promptly and professionally.
- Follow established outlet policies, procedures, and service standards.
- Adhere to health, safety, sanitation, responsible alcohol service, and liquor regulations.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of serving experience in an upscale restaurant, cocktail lounge, or luxury hotel environment.
- Strong knowledge of food and beverage service, including wines, spirits, and cocktails.
- Valid Serving It Right certification.
- Genuine passion for hospitality and creating personalized guest experiences.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and attentive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Reliability, punctuality, and professional presentation.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Experience with POS systems is an asset.
- Professional working proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Ability to commit to the full seasonal period (November 2026 through February 15, 2027).
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Pay and benefits
- Competitive pay starting at $20.28 per hour, increasing to $25.35 per hour upon successful completion of three months of employment.
- Complimentary meals during shifts through the Colleague Dining Program.
- Discount program offering up to 50% off select Pacific Northwest food & beverage venues.
- Access to global opportunities through colleague travel and internal mobility programs.
- Participation in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
How to apply
Apply directly on Accor’s own careers website. Omadaily never charges job seekers.
