Waiter

Servicio Filipino, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Servicio Filipino, Inc. in Makati is seeking a Guest Service Associate to welcome guests warmly, assist with seating and menus, answer questions about dishes, and provide recommendations to ensure a memorable dining experience.

You will take orders, relay them to the kitchen, serve food and beverages promptly, handle billing, maintain dining area cleanliness, and coordinate with kitchen and bar staff to uphold service standards.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet guests in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Assist guests with seating arrangements and provide menus.
• Answer questions about menu items, ingredients, and available food and beverages.
• Provide recommendations and accommodate reasonable guest requests.
• Handle guest concerns and complaints professionally and promptly.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and confirm special requests or dietary requirements.
• Enter orders into the POS system or communicate them to the kitchen.
• Ensure that orders are relayed correctly to avoid errors and delays.
• Serve food and beverages promptly and according to established service standards.
• Ensure that the correct orders are delivered to the appropriate guests.
• Check guest satisfaction during meals and respond to additional requests.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar personnel to ensure smooth service.
• Prepare tables, chairs, cutlery, glassware, and other dining essentials before service.
• Set up tables according to the establishment's standards.
• Clear used plates, utensils, and glassware after guests finish dining.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the dining area throughout the shift.
• Present bills accurately and promptly upon request.
• Process cash, card, or other authorized payments following company procedures.
• Ensure that transactions are recorded correctly and discrepancies are reported to the supervisor.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and personal hygiene practices.
• Ensure that serving equipment and utensils are clean and properly maintained.
• Observe established food safety standards and report any potential hygiene or safety concerns.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff, bartenders, and other service personnel.
• Communicate special requests, order changes, and guest concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Assist colleagues when necessary to maintain efficient restaurant operations.
• Follow company policies, workplace rules, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain proper grooming, uniform, and professional conduct at all times.
• Attend required briefings, training sessions, and staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job description

1. Guest Service

   • Welcome and greet guests in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

   • Assist guests with seating arrangements and provide menus.

   • Answer questions about menu items, ingredients, and available food and beverages.

   • Provide recommendations and accommodate reasonable guest requests.

   • Handle guest concerns and complaints professionally and promptly.

2. Taking Orders

   • Take food and beverage orders accurately and confirm special requests or dietary requirements.

   • Enter orders into the Point-of-Sale (POS) system or communicate them to the kitchen.

   • Ensure that orders are relayed correctly to avoid errors and delays.

3. Food and Beverage Service

   • Serve food and beverages promptly and according to established service standards.

   • Ensure that the correct orders are delivered to the appropriate guests.

   • Check guest satisfaction during meals and respond to additional requests.

   • Coordinate with kitchen and bar personnel to ensure smooth service.

4. Dining Area Preparation and Maintenance

   • Prepare tables, chairs, cutlery, glassware, and other dining essentials before service.

   • Set up tables according to the establishment's standards.

   • Clear used plates, utensils, and glassware after guests finish dining.

   • Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the dining area throughout the shift.

5. Billing and Payment

   • Present bills accurately and promptly upon request.

   • Process cash, card, or other authorized payments following company procedures.

   • Ensure that transactions are recorded correctly and discrepancies are reported to the supervisor.

6. Food Safety and Hygiene

   • Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and personal hygiene practices.

   • Ensure that serving equipment and utensils are clean and properly maintained.

   • Observe established food safety standards and report any potential hygiene or safety concerns.

7. Teamwork and Coordination

   • Coordinate with kitchen staff, bartenders, and other service personnel.

   • Communicate special requests, order changes, and guest concerns to the appropriate team members.

   • Assist colleagues when necessary to maintain efficient restaurant operations.

8. Compliance with Company Standards

   • Follow company policies, workplace rules, and standard operating procedures.

   • Maintain proper grooming, uniform, and professional conduct at all times.

   • Attend required briefings, training sessions, and staff meetings.

   • Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.