Guest Relations Officer (Food & Beverage)

Serangoon Gardens Country Club; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality business in Singapore is looking for a Guest Relations Officer to provide exceptional service to members and guests. In this role, you will greet patrons, manage inquiries, and ensure a pleasant dining experience. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and 1-2 years of customer service experience, preferably in food and beverage. This position is vital in promoting customer loyalty and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact effectively with members/guests and colleagues.
• Previous experience in customer service, ideally within the food and beverage industry.
• Ability to handle difficult situations or complaints calmly and efficiently.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage members/guests needs effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the café team.
• Friendly, approachable, and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Understanding of the café menu and ability to answer any questions related to food, drinks, or dietary preferences.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome members/guests with a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Assist customers with seating, take orders, and ensure their needs are met during their visit.
• Handle inquiries, complaints, and concerns promptly and professionally, offering solutions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide personalized and attentive service to members/guests.
• Offer menu recommendations, inform members/guests of daily specials, and ensure all orders are taken accurately.
• Follow up with members/guests to ensure they are enjoying their meals and drinks.
• Promote new menu items, upcoming events, or special offers to members/guests.
• Encourage members/guests loyalty and repeat business through personalized service.
• Address members/guests issues or complaints in a calm and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with the café team to resolve any challenges or issues raised by members/guests.
• Ensure that the café maintains a high standard of service and quality at all times.
• Ensure the café environment is clean, organized, and welcoming for all members/guests.
• Maintain accurate records of members/guest’s feedback, reservations, and special requests.
• Communicate members/guest’s preferences to the team for future visits.
• Assist in managing members/guest’s reservations and ensure they are handled efficiently.
• Work closely with café servers, chefs, and managers to ensure smooth operations and excellent service.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Positive Attitude

Knowledge of Food & Beverage

Job description

Guest Relations Officer (Food & Beverage)

• Greet and welcome members/guests with a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Assist customers with seating, take orders, and ensure their needs are met during their visit.
• Handle inquiries, complaints, and concerns promptly and professionally, offering solutions to ensure customer satisfaction.

Customer Service

• Provide personalized and attentive service to members/guests.
• Offer menu recommendations, inform members/guests of daily specials, and ensure all orders are taken accurately.
• Follow up with members/guests to ensure they are enjoying their meals and drinks.
• Promote new menu items, upcoming events, or special offers to members/guests.
• Encourage members/guests loyalty and repeat business through personalized service.

Problem Resolution

• Address members/guests issues or complaints in a calm and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with the café team to resolve any challenges or issues raised by members/guests.
• Ensure that the café maintains a high standard of service and quality at all times.

Maintain Cleanliness & Ambiance

• Ensure the café environment is clean, organized, and welcoming for all members/guests.
• Oversee the arrangement and presentation of seating areas, ensuring they meet café standards.
• Maintain a positive atmosphere that encourages members/guests to return.

Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate records of members/guest’s feedback, reservations, and special requests.
• Communicate members/guest’s preferences to the team for future visits.
• Assist in managing members/guest’s reservations and ensure they are handled efficiently.

Collaboration with Staff

• Work closely with café servers, chefs, and managers to ensure smooth operations and excellent service.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact effectively with members/guests and colleagues.
• Customer Service: Previous experience in customer service, ideally within the food and beverage industry.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to handle difficult situations or complaints calmly and efficiently.
• Organizational Skills: Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage members/guests needs effectively.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with the café team.
• Positive Attitude: Friendly, approachable, and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage: Understanding of the café menu and ability to answer any questions related to food, drinks, or dietary preferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a members/guests-facing role, particularly in the hospitality or foodservice industry.
• Café or Restaurant Experience: Experience working in a café environment, with knowledge of café operations and customer expectations.