Waiter (Lebanese restaurant)

Kempinski Hotels; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, seeks a motivated Food & Beverage team member to serve guests in the assigned outlet with courteous, professional and flexible service that aligns with Kempinski’s standards and DNA.

You will upsell menu items, maintain spotless outlets, handle POS transactions, and work with the team to ensure guest satisfaction and sales in a luxury setting.

Responsibilities

• Report to Head Waiter / Waitress and Outlet Manager
• Provide courteous, professional and efficient service at all times
• Upsell all menu items and explain options to guests
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the outlet
• Operate the POS system as trained
• Adhere to hotel policies on hygiene, health & safety
• Attend staff meetings and departmental trainings
• Participate in opening and closing procedures
• Assist with inventory and stock control as required

Job description

Description

The overall scope of the job includes serving food and beverages to guests in the assigned outlet, providing a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service consistent with the standards of the hotel and in line with Kempinski’s DNA values in order to encourage sales and maximize guest satisfaction.

Department:

Food & Beverage

Location:

Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar

Description

The overall scope of the job includes serving food and beverages to guests in the assigned outlet, providing a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service consistent with the standards of the hotel and in line with Kempinski’s DNA values in order to encourage sales and maximize guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to Head Waiter / Waitress, Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Outlet Manager.
• Report to duty punctually wearing the correct uniform, clean and well pressed including appropriate shoes (polished) and nametag at all times according to the hotels dress code & Kempinski grooming standards, maintaining a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• A courteous, professional and efficient service is provided at all times.
• All duties and tasks are performed as per the tasks required at the outlet.
• Be knowledgeable of all services and products offered by the hotel.
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all food and beverage items offered by the department assigned.
• Have the knowledge and understanding to explain and perform upselling all items offered by the department assigned as well as offering alternatives.
• Monitor operating supplies, equipment and reduce spoilage and wastage successfully.
• Ensure that the place of work and surrounding area is kept clean and organized at all times.
• Successfully perform opening and closing procedures established for the assigned outlet
• Handle guest enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints and feedback to supervisors.
• Report guest complaints immediately to the supervisors and ensuring follow up is performed with the guest.
• Be knowledgeable to operate the existing POS system based on the trained responsibility level as assigned in the department.
• Understand and strictly adhere to the rules & regulations established in the hotel’s policy manual and the hotel’s policy on fire, hygiene, health & safety.
• Maintain a good rapport and work relation with staff in the assigned department and within the hotel.
• Attend and contribute to all staff meetings, departmental trainings and hotel initiated trainings scheduled.
• Undertake reasonable tasks and secondary duties as assigned by the Department Head.
• Respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the hotel management.
• Assist in carrying out scheduled inventories of products and operating equipment.
• Perform any other assigned reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Project at all times a positive and motivated attitude and exercise self-control.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.