Student Work Experience Program (SWEP)

Student Work Experience Program (SWEP) – Seasonal / Permanent 

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, Server, Barista
• Room Division : Room Attendant, Housekeeping Houseperson, Public Areas Attendant
• 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

Please apply on our website.