Room Service Server

Easton’s Group of Hotels; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Toronto is seeking an individual for the Room Service position. Responsibilities include delivering food and beverages to guest rooms, managing payment transactions, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and food service experience. Flexibility to work nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in restaurant operations.
• Ability to handle food objects, products, and utensils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and serve food and beverages to guest rooms.
• Complete guest payment transactions accurately.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through coordination with departments.
• Manage special food requests and describe menu items.

Skills

Basic reading and writing skills

Communication skills

Food service experience

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Deliver room service food and beverage orders to guest rooms; also assist in the maintenance of room service area and equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers and serves food and beverages to hotel guest’s room; set up and serves the order in the guest’s room according to specifications and standards.
• Complete guest payment transactions as outlined in cash and charge procedures. Document legibly the guest’s order information on guest checks.
• Describe all menu items; methods of preparation and prices as needed. Work within policy to accommodate guest’s special food requests.
• Performs set-up and closing side-work; stock service station, make coffee, etc. Preset trays as necessary; prepare flatware “roll-ups”.
• Alert Management of any service and / or safety issues. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Coordinate VIP deliveries with appropriate departments.
• May answer room service phones and record orders; utilize up‑selling techniques to increase sales.
• May be required to retrieve trays from guest rooms and hallways within the prescribed period.
• Perform other duties as assigned. In carrying out your duties you will follow all Company and Brand Standards

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Basic reading, writing and math skills and food service experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Moving about the kitchen
• Handling food objects, products and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and / or food service permit or valid health / food handler card as required by a local or provincial government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and / or holidays.

WORK AREA:

Room Service Station, guest rooms and corridors, service elevators, and all other F&B areas