Banquet Porter (Part-Time)

About the role

Fairmont Royal York, a historic luxury hotel in Toronto, is looking for a part-time banquet porter. You will set up and prepare banquet floors for meetings and functions according to event contracts, resumes and supervisors' directions, in a friendly, helpful and efficient way.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and tear down meeting rooms to department and hotel standards, and move and store equipment safely
• Clean banquet rooms, vacuum, mop and dust, and keep fire exits clear
• Refresh rooms and maintain an orderly working environment, reporting deficiencies to the manager
• Carry out other tasks assigned by the manager or supervisor, including answering guest questions and handling event orders

Required profile

• Fluency in English, written and spoken, is a must
• Previous hotel banquet experience is preferred
• Able to lift and transport heavy equipment and to stand, walk, kneel and climb ladders and stairs frequently
• Legally eligible to work in Canada; the hotel cannot assist with work authorization

Required skills

• Teamwork and a helpful attitude with co-workers
• Ability to follow instructions and understand set-up diagrams
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Positive and professional demeanor

What we offer

• Starting pay of $23.16 per hour, with a wage increase after six months of compensated service
• Free meals every shift, travel discounts at Accor hotels worldwide and free dry cleaning for work gear
• Custom learning programs, health and wellness, sustainability and DEI committees, and career growth paths