Food & Beverage Service Associate

Accor; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

Duty meals

Colleagues discount

Room rates

Flexible benefits

Medical benefit

Insurance coverage

Career development

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Raffles Hotel Singapore, part of the Accor group, is seeking a Food & Beverage Service Associate to deliver luxurious service across outlets.

You will greet guests, know menus, input orders accurately, upsell thoughtfully, and maintain spotless service stations while upholding Accor values of Guest Passion and Respect.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in hospitality or related field.
• Minimum 6 months hands-on experience in food service.
• Retail or guest interaction experience.
• English language communication required.
• Reliable, team-oriented and guest-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service at all times according to SOPs.
• Greet and farewell guests in a courteous manner.
• Know menus, offer options and take orders, input in POS.
• Upsell and ensure guest satisfaction throughout service.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock levels at service stations.
• Communicate guest preferences and ensure personalized service.

Skills

Hospitality knowledge

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Team player

Creativity

Education

Hospitality diploma

Job description

Company Description

Raffles Hotel Singapore is one of the few remaining great 19th century hotels in the world, perfectly preserved both inside and out, giving it an intoxicating blend of luxury, history and classic colonial design. Its distinctive architecture, legendary heritage and iconic service continue to enthrall visitors where suites, social spaces, award-winning restaurants and bars are presented for discerning travellers. No visit to Singapore is complete without a stay here, where the grand historic hotel exudes old-world grandeur infused with the unique charm of the city state.

Job Description

The Food and Beverage Service Associate is responsible for delivering friendly and efficient Food and Beverage service according to hotel Standard Operating Procedures in order to meet guest dining experience expectations.

We are hiring for the following outlets:

• In-Suite Dining/Pool Bar
• Long Bar
• Raffles Courtyard
• Tiffin Room

Primary Responsibilities

Food and Beverage Service

• Provides excellent service at all times to guests based on established hotel standard operating procedures.
• Greets and farewells guests and colleagues in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Assists colleagues and guests efficiently and in a professional manner.
• Takes responsibility for residents’ and guest belongings in the restaurant or bars.
• Has extensive knowledge of our food & beverage menus in order to service our product, including liquors and cocktails.
• Offers menu options and advice and takes orders.
• Offers drinks, pre, during and after meal service.
• Remembers guest’s preferences to extends personalised service.
• Takes guest’s Food & Beverage orders accurately and assures correct input in Point of Sales system.
• Double checks order list before "sending" ticket to the kitchen.
• Anticipates guest’s needs.
• Verifies guest satisfaction with each table during each course served.
• Uses the guest name appropriately and communicates it to restaurant colleagues and managers.
• Serves food in a timely and efficient manner.
• Arranges and maintains all assigned side stations and continually stocks each station before and after every shift.
• Makes sure all silver and glassware is polished, wiped and spotless.
• Keeps all side stations clean at all the times.
• Keeps chairs and banquettes clean and clear of debris.
• Marks tables appropriately to food & beverage order for each course to ensure proper delivery.
• Makes sure that all product served are accounted for on the final bill before presenting it.
• Up keeps and clears tables between courses throughout the dining experience.
• Picks up check before guest leaves and give guests a warm farewell while thanking them for their visit.
• At the end of the shift, delivers all checks and reports to the appropriate place according to established standards.
• Adjusts service to suit guests’ requests and personalises any interaction with the guest.
• Uses a Heartist® approach – makes guests Feel Welcome, Feel Heart-warmed, Feel Incredible, and Belong.
• Actively engages in upselling and adds value.
• Relays any guest complaints to manager.
• Ensures efficiency of work in dish wash, pantry, and service preparations.
• Ensures cleanliness and work safety in food preparation and service areas.
• Carries out ad-hoc duties as assigned including, but not limited to sending operating equipment for cleaning or burnishing on weekly basis, sending soil linen for exchange for clean ones and collecting Food & Beverage requisition on daily basis.
• Ensures service standards and individual performances is aligned with Accor Values - Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

Learning and Development

• Participates in training activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Attends daily briefing and monthly meeting conduct by the manager.

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

• Certificate or diploma in hospitality or related field or minimum of 6 months hands on experience in food service position, similar operations style.
• Retail or guest interaction experience.
• Food and/or beverage knowledge (personal interest/professional).
• Interpersonal skills – communicates easily/openly with integrity towards own action.
• Communication skills in English spoken/written.
• Reliable and consistent.
• Can work as part of a team.
• Guest and people oriented.
• Creative and open-minded.

Additional Information

Benefits of Joining Raffles Hotel Singapore

• 5-day Work Week.
• Duty Meals are provided.
• Colleagues’ Discount and/or Preferential Room Rates at worldwide Accor Hotels.
• Flexible Benefit – Dental/Optical/Vacation Expenses/Children’s Education.
• Medical and Wellness Benefit.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage.
• Local/Overseas Career Development & Growth Opportunities.
• Holistic Learning and Development Opportunities.