Food and Beverage Attendant

InterContinental Hotels Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in Doha seeks a hospitality professional for a Restaurant role delivering high standards of food and beverage service. You will engage guests, uphold SOPs, and act as a brand ambassador while maintaining impeccable grooming and service quality.

Requirements include a Bachelor degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management or Tourism, prior luxury-hotel experience, strong English, and willingness to work shifts. Additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management or Tourism or equivalent hospitality qualification.
• Prior experience in a luxury hotel or upscale restaurant preferred.
• Food Safety & Hygiene certification desirable.
• Good command of English; additional languages are an advantage.

Skills

Guest engagement

Communication skills

Food & beverage knowledge

Teamwork

Adaptability

POS system

Hotel PMS

Word/Excel

Cashiering

Education

Bachelor Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management or Tourism

Tools

POS system

Hotel PMS

Word/Excel

Job description

Restaurant

• Follow voco® F&B service sequences and standard operating procedures.
• Wear uniform correctly and maintain voco® grooming standards.
• Attend daily briefings, trainings, and performance reviews.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and service teams.
• Have thorough knowledge of all F&B standard operating procedures, service quality, product presentation, and offerings.
• Uphold the restaurant’s image by maintaining high standards of guest service and act as a brand ambassador for voco®.
• Acknowledge and warmly welcome returning and regular guests.
• Engage guests with friendly, personalized conversation.
• Offer a buffet orientation or present menus confidently and explain dishes clearly.
• Take accurate orders, noting preferences and dietary requirements.
• Promote menu items and enhance sales through suggestive selling techniques.
• Serve food and beverages with attention to timing, presentation, and quality.
• Check back naturally to ensure satisfaction.
• Resolve service issues proactively or elevate following IHG problem-resolution steps.
• Complete mise-en-place and station setup before service.
• Support buffet service, replenishment, and guest flow.
• Maintain table settings and cleanliness to standards.
• Operate POS systems accurately.
• Clean and polish assigned silverware, cutlery, glassware, and chinaware. Ensure all equipment is in proper working condition and used correctly.
• Be fully knowledgeable about all hotel facilities, services, and current offerings.
• Handle flagged reservations and special requests appropriately
• Stay updated on guest arrivals, preferences, dietary needs, and departure schedules
• Answer guest inquiries regarding hotel amenities and nearby attractions.
• Always maintain confidentiality of guest information.
• Assist guests with any issues related to their stay, ensuring a positive experience.

Room Service

• Set up trays and trolleys according to service standards.
• Answer room service phone calls promptly—within three (3) rings.
• Provide warm and courteous service over the phone, taking food and beverage orders using effective sales techniques.
• Deliver orders promptly to guest rooms, ensuring quality, accuracy, and a personalized touch.
• Clear trays and trolleys from guest rooms and floor corridors efficiently.
• Prepare and place complimentary fruit baskets in guest rooms as required.
• Have thorough knowledge of the room service menu.
• Complete and maintain a summary sheet for each shift.
• Log complaints, delays, and guest suggestions in the room service logbook.
• Process doorknob breakfast or meal orders by creating appropriate KOTs/Checks.
• Maintain the highest standard of courtesy and warmth when speaking with guests.

C&E

• Follow banquet event orders (BEO’s) accurately.
• Perform setup and breakdown of banquet events.
• Be familiar with different set-up styles.
• Be familiar with different service styles; coffee breaks, buffets, plated meals, cocktail reception.
• Prepare mis-en-place and event setup.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of event areas.
• Execute outdoors catering (ODC) events.

What we need from you

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management or Tourism or any Formal hospitality qualifications, desirable

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience in a luxury hotel or upscale restaurant preferred.
• Food Safety & Hygiene certification desirable.
• Good command of English; additional languages are an advantage.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift and carry service equipment safely.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong guest engagement and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food, non-alcoholic beverages, and mocktails.
• Ability to anticipate guest needs.
• Teamwork and adaptability.
• Competent Word, Excel, Cashiering, operate POS system and hotel PMS

Personal Attributes

• ‘Can do’ attitude and a high level of energy
• Self-motivated and able to manage with strong initiative
• Professionally groomed
• Adaptable to change
• Salesmanship
• Socially confident

Performance Measures

• Guest satisfaction scores (Medallia / Guest Love).
• Brand audit and QA compliance.
• Service consistency and teamwork.
• Adherence to SOPs and grooming standards.