Night Cleaner
Internship Victoria, Canada
Job description
Night Cleaner
Every memorable dining experience at The Fairmont Empress begins behind the scenes with our Stewarding team’s commitment to quality, safety and cleanliness. As a Night Cleaner, you will have the opportunity to showcase your attentiveness and passion for a job well done, while taking pride in being a valued team member at the most iconic, award-winning luxury hotel in Victoria. If you are a self-motivated and dedicated individual looking for a career with room to grow, our Stewarding team wants to meet you!
This position is full-time overnight shifts starting April 2020. The starting pay rate is $18.50, increasing to $20.26 after completion of 3 month probation and $23.16 after 6 months.
Why Work at The Fairmont Empress?
Located on Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour, The Fairmont Empress is a National Historic Site and one of National Geographic’s “Most Iconic Hotels in the World”. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is known for its extraordinary reputation, culture and employee satisfaction. Named Indeed’s Top Employer and one of 2019’s Best Places to Work in Canada by Glassdoor, Fairmont offers industry leading pay rates, free meals at work, incredible food, beverage and hotel discounts, recognition and reward programs, comprehensive benefits and retirement savings plans. With employer provided training, education and mentoring, a job with Fairmont could you be your launching pad to advance your career in hospitality. Join our team of passionate hospitality professionals and experience for yourself what it’s like to work in Canada’s Castle on the Coast.
Responsibilities
• Washing kitchen equipment/deep fryers/ovens/stoves/hood vents/filters.
• Cleaning kitchen and staff areas, including sweeping, mopping etc.
• General maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Cleaning of front of house bars
• Garbage and recycling pick up and disposal
• Washing of walls and ceilings
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
· Previous experience as a cleaner, dishwasher or in a very physically demanding position
· Fluent in English, both written and verbal
· Ability to work well with minimal supervision
· Ability to work in a team and build relationships
· Commitment to provide excellent service and exceed guests' expectations
· Excellent organizational skills
· A high level of responsibility and reliability
· Impeccable grooming and presentation
· Attention to detail
· Understanding of proper use of chemicals
· Physically capable of:
· Constant standing and walking
· Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50lbs
· Occasional kneeling, pushing and pulling
· Occasional ascending and descending of ladders, stairs and ramps
To apply for this position or to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, please visit our website at www.fairmontcareers.com .
Visa Requirements: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
APPLY TODAY: Whether you’re launching your career or seeking meaningful employment, we invite you to visit www.fairmontcareers.com to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts—and the extraordinary opportunities that exist!
ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That’s why you'll find exceptional work opportunities—throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific—as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability and Excellence; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!