IRD Attendant at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Sage Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury hospitality is seeking an IRD Attendant to join their team in Chicago. This role involves delivering exceptional food and beverage service to guests while ensuring adherence to company standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. With a focus on quality and guest satisfaction, this position offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and contribute to memorable guest experiences. If you are ready to bring your skills to a prestigious hotel, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation

Sick Time

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• 3+ months of experience in a similar position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and deliver food and beverage orders according to company standards.
• Conduct floor sweeps and retrieve trays to maintain sanitation.
• Respond to customer needs and ensure quality experience.

Skills

Customer service principles

Food server function

Restaurant operations

Cash-handling procedures

English fluency

Manual coordination

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

IRD Attendant at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Pay Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 17343

Why us?

Iconic architecture, a thriving culinary scene, beautifully landscaped public spaces and an array of museums are just part of what draws visitors to the Windy City. At The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, a luxury hotel set atop Water Tower Place in the historic Gold Coast, guests will have every chance to explore the city, from shopping along Michigan Avenue to viewing famous works at the Art Institute. Yet with our hotel’s spa, rooftop lounge, locally inspired restaurant, indoor lap pool and spacious accommodations overlooking the city, guests may not want to leave the premises.

Recognized as “the gold standard” of hospitality, The Ritz-Carlton selects only the most passionate and skilled hospitality professionals. As one of our Ladies and Gentlemen, you will reflect the values that make us the world’s finest luxury brand. Here, in a diverse environment where individual aspirations are fulfilled and quality of life is enhanced, you will be inspired to work alongside your fellow employees to bring special moments to life for our guests and each other.

Job Overview

Responsible for set-up, delivery, and retrieval of food and beverage orders to guest rooms and hospitality suites while ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction and the achievement/maintenance of company standards and profit maximization.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and deliver all food and beverage orders in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and policies as prescribed by company standards.
• Conduct floor sweeps and retrieve all food and beverage trays in order to maintain established sanitation guidelines.
• Set-up and deliver all VIP amenities.
• Service all hospitality suites in accordance with BEO and established policy and procedures.
• Complete all shift sidework as outlined in the hotel's operating policies and procedures.
• Respond to customer needs, issues, comments and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales.
• Report all communications to immediate shift supervisor.
• Perform all cash handling responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training: High school education or equivalent.

Experience: Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, the food server function and restaurant and kitchen operations.
• Must know standard cash-handling procedures.
• Must be fluent in oral and written English.
• Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions.
• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
• Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering throughout the shift.
• Mobility - full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Continuous standing during preparation, service hours or during expediting.
• Must have moderate hearing to hear customers, supervisors, and communicate with other staff.
• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
• Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.

Environment: Physically strenuous - prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift in indoor environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Vacation

Sick Time