Coordinator/Order Taker - Room Service

The Peninsula London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading remuneration

Service charge

Attractive benefits

Job summary

The Peninsula London is seeking a Coordinator/Order Taker for the Room Service department, essential for enhancing guest experiences with high-quality dining service in private rooms. Candidates should have extensive menu knowledge and a friendly, adaptable attitude.

This position offers competitive pay with service charge and benefits, along with the chance to work in an award-winning hotel environment alongside a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar role within a luxury environment.
• Good knowledge of food and beverage.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-service and after-service procedures as per standard.
• Handle guest inquiries, complaints, and special requests professionally.
• Utilise the POS system to process payments accurately.

Skills

Exceptional menu knowledge

Excellent time management

Flexibility under pressure

Friendly and positive demeanor

Job description

The Peninsula London is pleased to announce that we are seeking a Coordinator/ Order Taker to work in our Room Service department. This service is critical to the success of any guest experience, providing unobtrusive yet high levels of dining service within the guests' private rooms.

Having a great knowledge of the menu and the ingredients and being able to interact with the guest to provide friendly and tailored service is a true talent. Our guests often choose to relax in the comfort of their own rooms or benefit from the privacy that Room Service can offer whilst not compromising on the standard and service levels they come to expect from The Peninsula Hotels.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities

• Perform pre-service and after-service procedures as per standard, handle guest inquiries, complaints and special requests promptly and professionally with the support of the supervisors and managers.
• Clearly follow all data entry standards when receiving guest orders and requests from different mediums and phone calls, ensure understanding and accuracy in following the sequence of service.
• Have exceptional menu knowledge with special focus on preferences and allergens. Understand all food and beverage items ordered, including ingredients, methods of preparation and proper service, while complying with health and safety regulations.
• Utilise the POS system, reservation system and hotel applications, process payments and ensure accuracy as per policies and procedures in place.
• Ensure proper ordering, receiving, storing, delivering and circulation of service requirements, amenities, minibar requirements and inventory, while practicing accountability.
• Attend and participate at all scheduled meetings and trainings.

General Requirements

• Prior experience in similar role within a Luxury Environment.
• Good knowledge of food and beverage.
• Friendly and positive.
• Excellent time management and organization, and highly adaptable.
• Flexibility and capability of working under pressure.

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.