Assistant Banquet Manager

A Storied Past. A Brilliant Future.

For over 96 years, Fairmont Royal York has stood as a beacon of luxury and excellence in the heart of Toronto. Opened in 1929, this historic hotel was once the tallest building in the British Commonwealth, and today, Fairmont Royal York continues to be a symbol of timeless elegance and modern sophistication. Where tradition meets innovation, and every day offers a chance to make history, a million stories have been told. Join us in creating our next chapter with your story.

Why work for Fairmont?

A Rich History
Join a storied tradition at Fairmont Royal York, where nearly a century of luxurious hospitality and exceptional service have made us a Toronto landmark.

A Culture of Excellence
Be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering unparalleled guest experiences and maintaining the highest standards of service.

Grow, Learn and Enjoy!

Benefit from comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and a supportive work environment that empowers you to reach your full potential.

New Energy for A Storied Landmark

As the world and Toronto move toward a more sustainable future, our landmark hotel is in a stunning transformation for the zero-carbon century ahead.

About the Application Process: 

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

• Ensure smooth running of the banquet floor, leading Servers, bartenders, porters in their duties.
• Attend daily management briefings.
• Execute meetings and events through thorough review of BEO details.
• Review room set-ups for accuracy.
• Plan and co-ordinate event details with kitchen, stewarding and catering.
• Conduct pre & post function briefings and foster effective communication with staff.
• Ensure standards are adhered to through regular quality checks of colleague work.
• Direct staff in maintaining clean, tidy and organized back of house service areas.
• Build & maintain communication channels with organizers before, during and after all services to ensure all needs are exceeded (minimum 40min check in with clients).
• Coordinate on site changes with kitchen and stewarding.
• Communicate with catering and all other departments as needed on the outcome, opportunities & successes of all functions through function log and personal follow up.
• Coach and counsel line staff during shifts.
• Participate in monthly communication meetings.
• Undertake staff performance reviews.
• Follow disciplinary process to maintain colleague accountability.
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