Some of the best memories are made at the Banff Springs from a Sunday roast with the family to a night of burning up the dance floor to your favourite tunes. At The Banff Springs Hotel we love hosting events where family and friends can come together.
Attention future brides.
We’re excited to invite you to our Wedding Exhibition on September 22nd, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Join us for an elegant showcase featuring celebrants, photographers, venue decor specialists, cake designers, and bridal wear experts. With free entry, this is the perfect opportunity to plan your dream wedding.
Save the date and immerse yourself in wedding inspiration.
It’s been a while … we are back with another familiar face here at The Banff Springs our Events Manager Sarah 🫶🏼 Sarah joined us in 2007 when she was just 15 years old and has worked in various roles throughout her time with us. So grab a cuppa .. and get to know Sarah …
What led you to a career as an events manager?
I started at The Banff Springs when I was 15 years old in 2007 working with Jillian as an events waitress at weekends. I then moved into the restaurant and began to progress my career. While at school, I toyed briefly with studying photography and psychology but I really enjoyed what I was doing as a restaurant supervisor.
The Banff Springs put me through a Modern Apprenticeship studying SVQS in ‘Food & Beverage Service’ and then ‘Hospitality Supervision and Leadership’ through a company we work closely with.
In 2013, I became Trainee Restaurant Manager. The restaurant was newly refurbished and extended from 60 seats to 120 seats and we were so busy!
I remember countless times on Saturday nights with a full restaurant taking a second and thinking ‘wow, how lucky am I? I love my job!’
I had my sights set on events as I really enjoyed helping families organise special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and in early January 2020, a vacancy became available as Events Manager. Jumping at the opportunity, I couldn’t wait to get started but I was also nervous at such huge responsibilities in helping organise and run weddings.
February 2020, I was faced with a different challenge after a head-on car accident which resulted in a knee laceration and breaking my femur, my tibia in two places, dislocating my ankle and breaking it in three places. After surgery with screws and plates, I began my long recovery and then … covid happened.
Events were at a stand still meaning there was countless postponements. Although i still helped out around the hotel where I could. Whilst events were at a standstill we decided to put the time to good use and transform the Ballroom. We knew that restrictions could lift at any opportunity so we were working round the clock!
September 2020 was my first wedding … Amy & Craig and I LOVED every second. An intimate celebration of 18 guests due to restrictions at the time. I just knew Events is where I belonged.
In August 2021 our Ballroom transformation was complete and i was .. well i still am in awe of how stunning the room looks. Our Ballroom is a stunning canvas for any occasion that allows you to add your personal touch and make it truly yours. oh and the lighting is amazing, it compliments the Ballroom so well.
To this day I still get the moment of ‘wow, how lucky am I to do this job?’
Christie Johnston Photography
Rubislaw Studio
Megan Jack Photography
Lola joined us in September 2022 as a waitress and has recently been promoted to Restaurant Supervisor. We caught up with Lola to ask her a few questions…What led you to working at the Banff springs? I had been in for a few meals with family previously, and was in awe with the atmosphere of the restaurant and hotel. What is your favourite part about working at the Banff springs? Meeting different people everyday with fascinating stories to tell. What is your favourite dish on the menu? That would have to be the duck; all of the flavours go so well together! (*** orders duck immediately***)
What is your proudest moment? Would definitely have to be becoming Beth’s partner is crime. (Now Lola’s just being a sook … but hey they do make a good duo)
What would your last meal on earth be? Cheeseboard for sure! Mainly consisting of blue cheese of course. (Accompanied by a glass of our house wine of course
The perfect end to your week. Sundays are definitely not for cooking, join us every Sunday at The Banff Springs Hotel and enjoy delicious food and drinks, a Sunday well spent.
Booking is advised.
We thought we would introduce you to some of our amazing team, first up we have Beth. A familiar face here at The Banff Springs, our Front of House Manager. Beth has been with us for over 10 years initially as a Waitress then progressing through different roles to her current role as Front of House Manager. Beth along with her team are one of the first to greet you to the hotel when dining with us. When not shaking cocktails, Beth is busy interacting with our customers and overseeing the running of our restaurant and lounge bar. We caught up with Beth to ask her a few questions…
What is your favourite part of working at The Banff Springs?
My favourite part of working at The Banff Springs is being able to meet and interact with new people every day as well as watching my team progress and gain confidence in their roles
What is your favourite dish on the menu?
My favourite dish is the Braised Feather Blade of Beef and the Chocolate Orange Marquise to finish
What is your proudest moment?
Becoming Front of House Manager here at The Banff Springs
What would your last meal on earth be?
It would have to be a steak with lots of peppercorn sauce!
