Waiter Full Time

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 Sustainability 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

Additional Information

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