In-Room Dining Coordinator

AccorHotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in the UK is seeking an In Room Dining Coordinator to manage service requirements and ensure high guest satisfaction. The role involves taking orders, coordinating communication between departments, and ensuring prompt service delivery. Candidates should possess a hospitality management diploma and have customer service experience. Excellent telephone etiquette and the ability to anticipate guest needs are essential. A competitive salary and various perks, including discounts and wellbeing benefits, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension and life assurance

Cashback for healthcare expenses

Exclusive hotel discounts

Gym access and wellness room

Qualifications

• Ability to smile and diffuse anger naturally.
• 2 to 3 years experience in similar roles in 5-star hotels is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all service requirements for Room Service.
• Communicate with kitchen regarding menu questions.
• Ensure prompt, courteous service at all times.

Skills

Ability to communicate with guests

Very good telephone etiquette

Knowledge of customer service

Knowledge of food and beverage products

Positive personality

Education

Hotel Management diploma or similar qualification

Job description

Job Title : In Room Dining (IRD) Coordinator

Department : Food & Beverage

Inspired and Supported by : In Room Dining Manager

Salary : 35172(including service charge)

Your purpose will be :

As a in room dining coordinator you will be responsible to co-ordinate all service requirements addressed to Room Service department primarily responsible for taking guest orders over the telephone or verbally processing these orders accurately and timely using the POS terminal. Making sure to communicate with the supervisor butler and chef on duty regarding the orders and any special requests.

You will be accountable for :

• Communicating with various other departments using Micros & RMS app for room clearance room changes checking status of the rooms and amenity delivery.
• Printing daily reports
• Updating VIP list
• Assisting the department with any other administration and any other duties as and when requested
• Assisting the IRD manager with achieving high scores on various guest satisfaction surveys recognizing repeat guests and following standard procedures

Your key responsibilities & contribution will be :

• Answering all telephone calls and prioritising these calls
• Directly dealing with guest requests and orders that must be done courteously efficiently and promptly
• Having good knowledge of in room dining menus and on-going promotions and offering in other F&B outlets
• Providing recommendations and suggestions to guests upon requests
• Be knowledgeable of all services facilities and products offered by the hotel
• Consider the satisfaction of all guests by ensuring prompt courteous and efficient service at all times
• Pay attention to guest orders and know the menu thoroughly
• Write down all informations clearly and highlight special requests.
• Communicate with the kitchen regarding menu questions the length of wait and product availability
• Giving approximate delivery time to the guest according to the time evaluation system established by the Outlet Manager and the Sous Chef.
• If the order has not been sent up by time placing a call to the guest to apologies and to re-evaluate the delivery time.
• Ensure correct posting in POS system for communication to the service and kitchen department including all information including allergen and dietary requirements
• Assist the department to drive guest satisfaction by providing consistent guest experiences.
• Coordinating IRD Waiter / Waitresss and the butlers
• Report positive and constructive guest feedback to the manager.
• Promptly handle guest queries complaints and all issues in a professional manner.
• Have the knowledge and understanding to explain and perform upselling all items offered by the department assigned as well as offering alternatives or suggestions to guests.
• Ensure proper handover is given to the next shift and also to the IRD manager.
• Report cleanliness and maintenance issues to the immediate supervisor
• Ensure that the IRD office and surrounding area is kept clean and organized at all times.
• Ensure proper appearance and grooming while on duty.
• Perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications :

What you will need to do this role :

Essential :

• Ability to communicate with the guests and anticipate their needs.
• Ability to smile and diffuse anger naturally.
• Should have very good telephone etiquettes.
• Have an enthusiastic and positive personality.
• Profound knowledge of customer service
• Knowledge of food and beverage products.

Desirable :

• Hotel Management diploma holder or similar qualification.
• 2 to 3 years experience in similar role in a similar 5* hotel.

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you

• Competitive salary pension and life assurance
• 3133 days of holiday (including public holidays)
• Cashback for wellbeing / healthcare expenses & Perkbox
• Exclusive discounts :
• Savoy Fairmont Raffles and Accor hotels (friends & family rates included)
• 50% off at American & Beaufort Bars Afternoon Tea spa florist and select Gordon Ramsay restaurants
• 20% off at other Gordon Ramsay restaurants and Restaurant 1890
• Free stay at The Savoy after probation
• Colleague restaurant interfaith prayer room and wellness room
• Laundry services for all colleagues
• Gym access cycle-to-work scheme and Virgin Active membership discount
• Season ticket loan for commuting
• Employee assistance program
• English classes optician reimbursements and local discounts for F&B and retail

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Hospitality Management,Inventory Control,Hotel Experience,Hospitality Experience,Infant Care,Algebra,Management Experience,POS,Cleaning Experience,Hotel Management,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1