Assistant Room Service Manager

Kempinski Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Room Service Manager to lead a service team, delivering courteous, professional and efficient guest service in line with Kempinski standards. The role is designed to develop into the Room Service Manager position.

You will work with the Food & Beverage team to drive guest satisfaction and optimise revenue, while upholding the brand’s luxury service and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year in F&B management role, preferably with a 5* hotel chain.
• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure and provide proactive solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors.
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to Room Service Manager.
• Lead the Room Service Supervisor, Order Taker, Waiter/Waitress.
• Report to duty punctually, wearing appropriate attire per hotel standards.
• Assist in leading the Room Service to optimise costs and drive revenue.
• Provide professional and courteous service and set department standards.
• Keep the work area clean and organized at all times.
• Act as Manager on duty in the absence of the Room Service Manager.
• Understand outlet concepts and assist in training as requested.
• Understand monthly profit and loss for the department.
• Conduct outlet meetings when the Room Service Manager is absent.
• Perform upselling and offer alternatives.
• Communicate within the outlet and attend daily/weekly meetings with the Culinary Team.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and hotel-initiated trainings.
• Produce and review outlet reports for monthly performance meetings.
• Operate the POS system and upsell items as trained.
• Plan daily routines and station divisions per schedule.
• Assist in producing outlet-specific reports for monthly performance.
• Attend all required trainings and pre-shift briefings.
• Report incidents requiring disciplinary actions to the Room Service Manager.
• Coordinate updates to the outlet operations manual annually.
• Support supplier cooperation and scheduled inventories.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by Head of Department.
• Respond to changes dictated by hotel management.

Skills

F&B management

Leadership

Guest service

Cost control

Upselling

Communication

Team coordination

Excel

Word

Job description

Assistant Room Service Manager

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Description

To produce an outstanding guest experience within the outlet concept by managing a service team. The Assistant Room Service Manager provides a courteous, professional and efficient service in accordance with the outlet, hotel and Kempinski standards, driving sales and maximises profit. The Assistant Room Service Manager must grow into the position of Room Service Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to Room Service Manager.
• Responsible for Room Service Supervisor, Order Taker, Waiter / Waitress.
• Set an example by reporting to duty punctually wearing business attire according to the hotels dress code & Kempinski grooming standards, maintaining a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Assist in leading the Room Service efficiently in costs and expenses, constantly delivering the highest quality as well as driving high top line revenue and profit.
• Provide a professional and courteous service at all times and ensure that all employees of the assigned outlet follow the example.
• Ensure that the place of work and surrounding area is kept clean and organised at all times.
• Act as a Manager in duty in the absence of the Room Service Manager in the outlet.
• Understand thoroughly the concept of the outlet and assume training responsibilities as requested by Room Service Manager.
• Have an understanding of the monthly profit and loss statement of the department.
• Conduct all outlet meetings in the absence of the Room Service Manager.
• Perform up selling for all items offered by the department assigned as well as offering alternatives.
• Assist in communication within the outlet and to attend daily/weekly outlet meetings with the Culinary Team and fostering teamwork to constantly develop the Room Service for more success.
• Attend and contribute to necessary staff meetings, departmental trainings and hotel initiated trainings scheduled.
• Assist in producing reports and analysis of the outlet and attend in the monthly performance meeting.
• Assist in leading the outlet efficiently in cost and expenses, constantly delivering the highest quality as well as driving high top line revenue and profit.
• Be knowledgeable to operate the existing POS system based on the trained responsibility level as assigned in the department.
• Have the knowledge and understanding to explain and perform upselling for all items offered by the department assigned as well as offering alternatives.
• Plan daily routine checklist and station division according to the work schedule.
• Assist the Room Service Manager to produce outlet-specific reports and analysis for the monthly performance meeting.
• Attend and contribute to all staff meetings, departmental trainings and hotel initiated trainings.
• Attend all required trainings as described by the department.
• Attend daily pre-shift meetings to employees on preparation, guest profile, service and menu served.
• Report incidents that require disciplinary actions immediately to the Room Service Manager.
• Coordinate the review of outlet’s operations manual updates annually as requested by the Room Service Manager.
• Support activities and cooperation with the suppliers.
• Assist in carrying out scheduled inventories of products and operating equipment.
• Undertake reasonable tasks and secondary duties as appointed by the Head of Department.
• Respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the hotel management.
• Handle guest enquiries and complaints in the outlet in a courteous and efficient manner and report to Head of Department / Assistant Head of Department ensuring that the follow up is performed with the guest.
• Ensure that the opening and closing procedures established for the outlet are followed.
• Act as Food & Beverage Duty Manager during the absence of the Food & Beverage Head of Department and Assistant Head of Department.
• Assign responsibilities to subordinates implementing a multi-tasking principle and check their performance periodically.
• Attend all daily/weekly Food & Beverage Meeting in the absence of the Room Service Manager.

Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• To fill the position, the following is required:
• Minimum one (1) year in F&B management role, preferably with a 5* hotel chain
• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors.
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times.
• Works in a safe, prudent and organised manner.
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.

About Kempinski

Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.

Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.

For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.

In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.