Explore limitless possibilities, dreams, and adventures on Hawai’i Island as you blaze a trail for a rewarding career in hospitality. Embrace our passion for Hawai’i’s heritage, culture, and traditions with amazing career opportunities that await you in paradise. Journey into a luxury oasis where the aloha spirit comes alive.

Fairmont Orchid is an award-winning luxury resort located on the majestic Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i Island. Immerse yourself in an authentic Hawaiian experience, surrounded by 32 oceanfront acres of lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, and a tranquil white sand beach and lagoon. Hawai‘i’s warmth and serenity are reflected throughout the design of our family-friendly hotel accommodations with spacious guest rooms, suites, and the exclusive Fairmont Gold concierge floor.

Resort amenities include our Spa Without Walls, a 10,000-square-foot oceanfront pool, cultural activities, onsite restaurants, access to world-class golf, a 24/7 fitness center, and a 10-court tennis pavilion. Inspired by culture, well-being, and genuine aloha, Fairmont Orchid welcomes you to experience authentic Hawai‘i.

As a Banquet Porter, you are responsible to set up, clean, and maintain meeting and banquet rooms following the standards of service as set by hotel management. Banquets bring guests together in one of our spectacular ballrooms, modern boardrooms, or an amphitheater under the stars. With a gorgeous private beach, cascading waterfalls, serene gardens, lush lawns, and expansive ocean views, Fairmont Orchid offers a diverse and dynamic setting with 110,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Ensure a positive first impression of banquet events for our guests through detailed cleanliness, set-up, and ambiance control.
• Properly clean and set meeting rooms and banquet functions per specifications or as given by banquet management.
• Proper care, movement, and storage of all equipment such as tables, chairs, risers, and dance floor lecterns.
• Service every meeting room by emptying trash, removing dirty plates, cups, linens, and glasses, and replace as necessary.
• Keep service corridors, pre-function space, and storage areas clean, organized, and unobstructed.
• Upon customer request, locate and deliver convention material to designated locations.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as moving furniture in and about the hotel.
• Assist other Food & Beverage outlets with their operations during peak times or when required.
• Apply necessary precautions regarding the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP).
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

Your experience and skills include:

• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
• Good reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English language.
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage.
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Detailed & service-oriented with an eye for detail to be self-motivated and energetic.
• Provide the necessary State and Federal Requirements to work in Food and Beverage (Tuberculosis Clearance).
• Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage (Blue Liquor Card).
• Valid Driver’s License.

Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining U.S. work authorization.

Your team and working environment: Our mission is to make Food & Beverage the heart and soul of hotels by thinking like restauranteurs and delivering an experience that is excellent, relevant, and authentic.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.

We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

• Medical, drug, and vision benefits at competitive prices.
• Employer paid coverage for group life and accidental insurance ($7,500).
• 401(k) retirement saving plan with matching program.
• 11 paid holiday/personal days per year and 10 days of paid vacation.
• 50% discounts at hotel restaurants and 30% discount on retail items.
• Employee discounts at Accor properties and Friends & Family rates.
• Complimentary meals in the employee dining facility.

• Ability to focus attention on guest needs and remain calm and courteous.
• Good reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English.
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with an eye for detail.
• Provide necessary State and Federal requirements to work in Food and Beverage.
• Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage.
• Valid Driver’s License.