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Waiter/Waitress

Job description

The Role

  • To promote efficiency, confidence, courtesy and an extremely high standard of social skills.
  • To generally promote and ensure good inter-departmental relations.
  • To display a pleasant manner and positive attitude at all times and to promote a good company image to guests and colleagues.
  • To demonstrate pride in the workplace and personal appearance at all times when representing the hotel thus identifying a high level of commitment.
  • To assist the Assistant Manager / Restaurant Manager in any task outlined/detailed by him/her.
  • To take time and get to know the guests, and to be committed to service excellence.
  • To provide service that is sincere, warm and enthusiastic, ensuring the guests satisfaction.
  • To take time and get to know the guests, and to be committed to service excellence.
  • To provide service that is sincere, warm and enthusiastic, ensuring the guests satisfaction.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

Planning & Organizing:

  • Works (hands on) towards the timely set up of the assigned Food & Beverage outlet, according to the meal settings and in line with the opening hours.
  • Contributes to meet / maximize the monthly revenue budget for the respective outlet and understands to control the operational expenses.

Operations:

  • Attends regular training sessions in line with the departmental P&P i.e. guest care, product knowledge, grooming standards, up-selling, etc.
  • Works as per instructions from the immediate Supervisor and as per duty shifts i.e. basic cleaning work, polishing equipment, table setting, collects materials / goods from other departments, etc.
  • Communicates directly with guests i.e. presents menus, helps with recommendations, receives orders, places orders and handles payments.
  • Ensures proper appearance (condition of uniforms) and grooming whilst on duty.
  • Handles the guest greeting upon arrival and their seating through the hostess.
  • Ensures that under no circumstances the entrance is left unattended.
  • Maintains a professional / friendly, yet discreet relationship with the outlet patrons to ensure their well-being.
  • Makes himself / herself familiar with all menus, promotions, and other relevant issues concerning the outlet (product knowledge).
  • Reports cleanliness and maintenance issues to the immediate Supervisor.
  • Handles guest complaints as per instructions or consults the immediate Supervisor.
  • Does all mise-en place work according to the whole day service requirements.
  • To report any equipment failures/problems to the Maintenance Department.
  • To pass any maintenance requests to the Maintenance Department.
  • To participate in any Training/Developments schemes as recommended by senior management.
  • Attends all regular departmental briefings and contributes to an open communication within the assigned team.
  • To treat guests and colleagues in a polite and courteous manner.
  • To observe high standards of personal hygiene.
  • To maintain clean and organized side stations at all times.
  • To anticipate customers’ needs.
  • To be flexible in assisting around different areas of the hotel.
  • Familiar with the company’s internal policies and safety procedures
  • Helps in other areas of the Hotel if the situation requires.
  • To have a complete understanding of and to adhere to Accor policy relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
  • Be familiar with all related company documentation and especially with the relevant Operational Standards Manual for the department.
  • To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Administration:

  • Work hand to hand with the hostess to ensure the name tag is all complete and in proper position
  • Ensuring business card and database are handed over to the hostess for the record
  • Make sure all the bill is handed over to the cashier
  • Ensure all the item is charged accordingly in the micros system as per the guest consumption

Generic Aspects on Hygiene / Personal Safety / Environment/Confidentiality:

  • Ensure proper care of all equipment and furniture entrusted for Heartists use.
  • Be well-familiar with the hotel’s policies and procedures, well-acquainted with the physical layout of the hotel and its premises and knowledgeable of the hotel’s emergency procedures in regard to fire, medical, bomb threat, black-out and evacuation.
  • Knows the safety regulations and ensures their application & ensures the safety of people and property in the hotel.
  • Respects and ensures respect of the hotel’s commitments to the “Environment Charter” of Planet 21 program (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc).
  • Understands and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in the Heartists Handbook and the Hotel’s policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
  • Ensure that confidential records and other confidential information are properly safeguarded and are not removed from the office.
  • Does not disclose any financial information or any other information of the Accor Hotels.


Qualifications

  • Diploma Or Degree in Hotel Management.
  • Exposure in the hospitality industry will be an added plus.

Additional Information

  • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
  • Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus.