Inspire – Events Leadership Development Program

Job Description

As a future or recent graduate, you are eager to join Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to jumpstart your hospitality career! INSPIRE places you into the heart of the action at a Fairmont hotel to gain valuable insight and hands on operational experience to grow your management career.  

What does INSPIRE offer you? 

During an 18-month period, you gain valuable leadership experience, while also benefiting from other program features listed below: 

You become a Supervisor (or equivalent) in one of these areas/departments: 

• Resort Experience

• Conference Concierge

You have a customized INSPIRE Program Outline, with two types of structures: 

• Cross-exposure – Rotate between several teams across the assigned departments. 

• Specialization – Develop your expertise by working in two divisions, transferring between specific focuses.  

 *Structure availability may vary property-to-property 

Other program features: 

• Develop and execute persuasive communication strategies to effectively convey our company's vision, values, and objectives.
• Lead by example, inspiring teams to perform at their best and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging your influence to garner support for initiatives and drive organizational alignment.
• Act as a catalyst for change, identifying opportunities for improvement and championing initiatives to drive continuous growth and innovation.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making and adapt our approach accordingly.
• Extroverted, confident, enthusiastic, persuasive influences, stimulates others to action Collaboration focused on results.

Qualifications

Are you ready to take on the challenge? We seek individuals who are passionate about people, with these skills and qualifications:  

• Minimum of 1-year cumulative experience in hospitality (within hotel environment, preferred) or a customer-service orientated 
  environment (and/or experience in specific area you are applying); 

• Post-secondary education (i.e. bachelor’s, or master’s degree) in Hospitality or Business is an asset (However, applicants from all disciplines will be considered); 

• Desire to advance your hospitality career, with strong ability, engagement, and motivation; 

• Agile and works well in fast-paced environments, willing to learn and commit to a role; 

• Legal working eligibility in country you are applying, at this time we are unable to provide sponsorship