This Castle-Like Hotel In BC Is Hiring More Than 150 People & The Perks Are Unreal
Live large in a castle on the coast!
Who hasn't dreamed of living in a castle? With the job opportunities offered at the 2020 Fairmont Empress hiring fair, you can come pretty close. Drop by the Fairmont Empress on Thursday, January 23, for an on-the-spot interview with their leaders.
All in all, they are looking to fill 150 positions in total. There are different roles for the summer season and they're looking to hire for full-time, part-time, and seasonal-summer positions.
Working at this hotel doesn't just come with gorgeous views and elegant locations. Fairmont employees are treated to "industry-leading pay rates," which range from $14.65 to $18.30 and even $19.09 to $23.84 per hour, depending on the position.
"It's a fun place to work," said Taylor Acton, recruitment specialist with Fairmont, to Narcity. "We get to work with people from all over the world, colleagues and visitors as well."
The unreal perks include comprehensive benefits and retirement savings plans; mentoring, training, and education; free meals at work; beverage and hotel discounts, and more.
As a cherry on top, the hotel chain even employs dogs for guests who miss their furry friends on holiday. Guests can rent a dog for a day to take on walks or for their company.
If you can't make it to the job fair, then you can always apply online because there are tons of opportunities available.
They ask prospective employees to bring their resumes and to come dressed professionally. The jobs available are:
Room Attendants & Housekeepers
Salary: $18.30 to $22.88 per hour
Why You Should Apply: Finally learn how to make one of those tucked-in beds you only find in a hotel room.
Servers & Junior Servers
Salary: $14.65 to $18.30 plus gratuities
Why You Should Apply: Work cohesively as a group at the storied Q at the Empress restaurant.
Restaurant Hosts
Salary: $16.39 to $20.48 plus gratuities
Why You Should Apply: As a host at Q at the Empress, you'll gain great experience and meet interesting guests.
In-Room Dining Servers
Salary: $14.65 to $18.30 plus gratuities
Why You Should Apply: Explore the hotel while interacting with lots of flavourful people and flavourful flavours.
Banquet Porters & Servers
Salary: $14.65 to $18.30 plus gratuities
Why You Should Apply: Create and participate in unforgettable events as a banquet porter.
Journeyperson Cooks
Salary: $27.19 per hour
Why You Should Apply: Make fantastic food, gain great experience, earn fantastic wages.
Dishwashers/Steward's Helpers
Salary: $18.50 to $23.16 per hour
Why You Should Apply: Collect wonderful stories and make lasting friendships working behind the scenes.
Front Desk Agents
Salary: $19.09 to $23.84 per hour
Why You Should Apply: Meet tons of guests from all over the world by working at the front desk. Plus, your coworker is a dog.
Bellpersons
Salary: $14.65 to $18.30 plus gratuities
Company: Fairmont Hotels
Why You Should Apply: Be the first to greet and meet guests. You'll get to walk around the hotel so you're not stuck in one spot all day, too.
Willow Stream Spa: Spa Attendants, RMTs, and Massage & Body Technicians
Salary: $14.43 to $27.19+ per hour plus gratuities
Why You Should Apply: Work in this soothing spa while getting to meet and work with people from all over!