Assistant Director of Banquets

Located in the heart of Seattle’s downtown, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a historic landmark in the city.  Be a part of history, providing service to our guests in an iconic and luxurious setting.  We look forward to welcoming you to the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel located in the heart of Seattle.

This role is pivotal in assisting to manage and or supervising the banquet floor by providing engaging, sincere, personalized service.  In the absence of the Banquet Director, the Assistant Banquet Director will require to attend Banquet Event Meetings, Pre-Conference meetings, Resume meetings and labor meetings. The Assistant Banquet Director will ensure that all standards, procedures and guest satisfaction objectives are met and exceeded on a consistent basis.

Scope:

Works to efficiently manage the banquet department in partnership with the Banquet Director.  To ensure that guests receive service and is done through corporate standards.
Oversee banquet operations, through all meal periods, manage inventory, maintain high standards of training and manage labor effectively without compromising service standards and also have an on-floor presence during all functions.

What’s in it for you: 

• Annual salary of $80,000 – $83,000
• Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwide
• Parking/Commuting Discounts
• Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining room
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Medical, dental, vison insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance
• 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

Key Responsibilities:

• To be an ambassador of the hotel, in and outside the workplace
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