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POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Worker / Handyman

You are at the heart of the hotel! As a Hotel Maintenance Worker, you will be part of a team that takes ownership of ensuring that our guests are provided with a memorable experience. Join us today and receive perks!

What’s in it for you:

• Subsidized employee accommodation for relocating individuals
• Reduced employee rates at Best Western International Hotels
• Learning programs through Best Western University
• Ability to make a difference through Best Western for a better World

What you will be doing:

• Maintain all assigned guestrooms and common areas to standard
• Take initiative to add a personalized experience for the guest
• Take ownership of guests’ privacy and belongings, while ensuring exceptional service
• Other duties as assigned

Expected start date: Immediate Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Salary: $17.05 per hour with performance increase after 6 months

Additional pay:

• Overtime Pay
• Tips

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym & pool
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• No weekends
• Overtime
• Weekends

Experience:

• Minimum 1-year previous job experience

Work remotely:

• No

POSITION SUMMARY:

Keep all equipment in good repair with a minimum of downtime by providing day-to-day maintenance of the hotel. And to Complete maintenance work orders from all departments on a timely basis by following hotels standard operating procedures. Continually work towards and support the improvement of engineering service to guests, other departments and fellow staffs.

MAINTENANCE WORKER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Handling basic repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them as instructed by senior Maintenance Worker.
• Perform installations, assembling, fittings, repairs, and replacements as needed.
• Provide assistance to co-workers when needed.
• Install appliances and equipment.
• Set up for functions
• Minor janitorial duties, including, but not limited to daily garbage removal, recycling management, storage room organization and cleanup.
• Carpentry and general repairs such as fence work, drywall work, calking and sealing etc.
• Keep records of complete and incomplete assignments, providing details of the events contributing to incomplete tasks.
• Will be asked to work on weekends, holidays and late-night shifts.

PREREQUISITES:

To be able to work in a neat and efficient manner, keeping work areas clean and well organized. Ability to multi-task in busy environment and adheres to hotel the Standard Operating Procedures.

 Requirements:

• Effective communication skills
• Able to stand, squat, kneel, walk etc., for extended periods of time
• Tolerance for chemical cleaning products
• Able to lift, push, carry and pull 50-100 lbs

Hotel Attendant

You are at the heart of the hotel! As a Hotel Attendant, you will be part of a team that takes ownership of ensuring that our guests are provided with a memorable experience. Join us today and receive perks!

What’s in it for you:

• Subsidized employee accommodation for relocating individuals
• Reduced employee rates at Best Western International Hotels
• Learning programs through Best Western University
• Ability to make a difference through Best Western for a better World

What you will be doing:

• Clean all assigned guestrooms to standard
• Take initiative to add a personalized experience for the guest
• Take ownership of guests’ privacy and belongings, while ensuring exceptional service
• Other duties as assigned

Expected start date: Immediate Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Salary: $15.67 per hour with performance increase after 6 months Additional pay:

• Overtime Pay
• Tips

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym & pool
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• No weekends
• Overtime
• Weekends

Experience:

• Minimum 1-year previous job experience

Work remotely:

• No

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming guest rooms, bath rooms, lobby, and hallways
• Basic Maintenance of equipment and items on property
• Removing rubbish and recycling daily
• Notifying Management of need for repairs
• Responding to guest queries and requests
• Maintaining and cleaning pool, hot tub and surrounding area
• Snow & leaf removal, as well as other landscaping responsibilities
• Set up and tear down meetings and events, cleaning and returning equipment to its proper location.
• Assisting with cleaning and maintenance of all conference areas
• Uphold the highest level of customer service
• Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude towards guests and staff.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, and thank guests with genuine appreciation.
• Follow Health and Safety practices at all times.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Effective communication skills
• Able to stand, squat, kneel, walk etc., for extended periods of time
• Tolerance for chemical cleaning products
• Able to lift, push, carry and pull 50-100 Lbs

Able to life above objects up stairs at least 50 pounds

Join a hotel team with a big heart! As a Guest Services Representative, you will be part of a team that takes ownership of ensuring that our guests are provided with a memorable experience. Join us today and receive perks!

What’s in it for you:

• Subsidized employee accommodation for relocating individuals
• Reduced employee rates at Best Western International Hotels
• Learning programs through Best Western University
• Ability to make a difference through Best Western for a better World

What you will be doing:

• Welcome Guests quickly, efficiently and warmly making the best possible first impression
• Take initiative to add a personalized experience for the guest
• Take ownership of guests’ requests, while ensuring exceptional service
• Other duties as assigned

Expected start date: Immediate Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Salary: $15.67 per hour with performance increase after 6 months

Additional pay:

• Overtime Pay
• Tips

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym & pool
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• No weekends
• Overtime
• Weekends

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Answer phones and take reservations
• Answer phones and direct calls to other departments
• Check guests in and out
• Take payment and pre authorizations
• Balance till and payment methods
• Take guest requests and pass to the appropriate departments, i.e. maintenance, housekeeping, restaurant
• Take note of any maintenance issues and pass along to the AGM or person in charge of this in the absence of the AGM following company policies and procedures
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment
• Keep a clean and safe work area as per Company guidelines
• Ensure personal appearance and hygiene are well maintained
• Ensure that all ‘to go breakfasts’ inventory needs are passed to the kitchen nightly
• Ensure that coffee station and water station is always stocked
• Standing, for long periods at a time.
• All other duties as assigned by AGM or department manager

Experience:

• Minimum 1-year previous job experience

Work remotely:

• No

POSITION TITLE: Line Cook

Join a restaurant team with a big heart! Located in the beautiful Ottawa Valley, with world class whitewater rafting, gorgeous kayaking and hiking trails, Westwinds Restaurant is located in the Best Western Pembroke Inn & conference Centre, the Ottawa Valleys premier Wedding and Event facility. As a Line Cook at Westwinds, you will be part of a team that takes ownership of ensuring that our guests are provided with a memorable experience. Join us today and receive perks!

What’s in it for you:

• Subsidized employee accommodation for relocating individuals
• Reduced employee rates at Best Western International Hotels
• Learning programs through Best Western University
• Ability to make a difference through Best Western for a better World

What you will be doing:

• Preparing food items, Following recipes and portion controls
• Take initiative to add a personalized experience for the guest
• Take ownership of guest special requests, while ensuring exceptional service
• Other duties as assigned

Expected start date: Immediate Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Salary: Entry level starting at $15.67 per hour. Negotiated wages for experienced line cooks. $300.00 signing bonus after 3 months of successful employment, and another $300.00 after 6 months of successful employment.

Additional pay:

• Overtime Pay
• Tips

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym & pool
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• No weekends
• Overtime
• Weekends

Experience:

• Minimum 1-year previous job experience

Work remotely:

• No

Job duties

• Demonstrate a warm and professional attitude when interacting with all guests and co-workers.
• Arrive for your shift ready to work, and in your full uniform including nametag. Uniforms are the employee’s responsibility and will be deducted from your pay.
• Be knowledgeable about our menus and how we prepare and serve our dishes.
• Be accountable for your mistakes.
• Cook, prepare and prep food to our service standards.
• When outside of the kitchen, ensure you are looking presentable.
• Work efficiently and maintain a clean and organized work environment at all times.
• Be effective in communicating with all other departments in the Restaurant.
• Follow our company’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Deep clean kitchen, stoves, mixers, and other machines as required.
• Be sure to follow our exact recipes and portion control guide lines.
• Log and track any waste products.
• Ensure that prep sheets and line stocking is being done.
• Complete shift check list during each scheduled shift and create a plan of action for your shift
• Provide consistency and ensure the quality of our product is being met.
• Function buffet set up and clean up as required.
• Check stocking levels and replace when appropriate. Be sure to tell someone before we are out of things.
• Always show a united front with all other departments.
• Smile!

Reports to the Executive Chef & Sous Chef

POSITION TITLE: Server/Bartender

Join a hotel team with a big heart! As a Food & Beverage service professional at Westwind’s, you will be part of a team that takes ownership of ensuring that our guests are provided with a memorable experience. Join us today and receive perks!

What’s in it for you:

• Subsidized employee accommodation for relocating individuals
• Reduced employee rates at Best Western International Hotels
• Learning programs through Best Western University
• Ability to make a difference through Best Western for a better World

What you will be doing:

• Welcome Guests quickly, efficiently and warmly making the best possible first impression
• Take initiative to add a personalized experience for the guest
• Take ownership of guests’ requests, while ensuring exceptional service
• Other duties as assigned

Expected start date: Immediate Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Salary: $15.67 per hour with performance increase after 6 months

Additional pay:

• Overtime Pay
• Tips

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym & pool
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• No weekends
• Overtime
• Weekends

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Demonstrate a warm and professional attitude when interacting with all guests and co-workers.
• Arrive for your shift ready to work, and in your full uniform including nametag. Uniforms are the employee’s responsibility to purchase after the 3-month probationary period.
• Be knowledgeable about our dining menus, drink menus and daily features.
• Work efficiently and maintain a clean work environment at all times.
• Be effective in communicating with all other departments in the Restaurant.
• Keep the restaurant clean and tidy, as this is the first thing our guests see when they walk in.
• Ask questions when you are unsure how to do something. If a guest asks you a question you are not sure the answer to, let the guests know you are unsure and you will get back to them.
• Follow our company’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Upsell menu items wherever possible. Be aware of products we are out of and our daily soups and features.
• Complete shift check list during each scheduled shift.
• Responsible for coffee service set up and clean up when required.
• Be accurate and consistent when taking and inputting reservations.
• Provide consistency in our service standards and ensure the quality of our product is being met.
• Work with the front of house team to create the best possible dining experience for our guests.
• Strive to always provide the best service to our guests.
• Function and bar set up, service and clean up.
• Ensure you are checking the reservation book at the beginning, during and end of your shift.
• Deal with any guest complaints in a calm and professional manner. Pass along all complaints to the management team.

Experience:

• Minimum 1-year previous job experience

Work remotely:

• No