Student Work Experience Program (SWEP) - Season

Job description

Student Work Experience Program (SWEP) – Seasonal Positions

As a hospitality student begin your career with Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge through the Student Work Experience Program. SWEP is the perfect opportunity to launch your hospitality career with Fairmont in a breathtaking Rocky Mountain setting.

Available Opportunities

·  Culinary : General Cook, Second Cook, First Cook & Stewarding
·  Food & Beverage Front of House: Busperson, Host/Hotess
·  Room Division : Room Attendant, Laundry attendant and Porter
·  Recreation: Health Club Attendant

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Department Head, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

·  Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
·  Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards
·  Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
·  Adhere to the hotel’s vehicle handling and safety policies while driving hotel and guest vehicles
·  Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

·  Must be enrolled in a Hospitality, Tourism, Event Management or Culinary program
·  Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization
·  Excellent communication and organizational skills
·  Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
·  Highly responsible & reliable
·  Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
·  Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision
·  Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
·  Depending on each position there could be additional qualifications that are required

 

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):  

·  Sitting: 0-1 hr/day
·  Walking: 6-8 hr/day
·  Standing: 6-8 hr/day
·  Bending/Reaching: 4-6 hr/day
·  Pushing/pulling: 4-6 hr/day
·  Physical Effort: required to lift up to 50 lbs
·  Environmental Stress: busy atmosphere
·  Depending on each position there could be additional qualifications that are required