Lobby Host - KFC Stutterheim

Alliance Foods SA (Pty) Ltd.; Komani; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Komani is seeking a Lobby Host to enhance the customer experience through authentic connections and by managing order flows. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting guests with kiosk orders, ensuring a smooth dining experience, and adhering to safety regulations. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a busy front-of-house environment.

Responsibilities

• Elevate customer journey in FOH through authentic connections.
• Manage and assist customers with kiosk orders.
• Maintain connections in FOH between service providers and drivers.
• Manage the flow of customers and potential bottlenecks.
• Act on customer needs to enhance service levels.
• Adhere to sanitation, health and safety regulations.

Job description

A vacancy exists for Lobby Hosts. As a Lobby Host, you are responsible to receive and give a warm welcome to all our guests, in an efficient and courteous manner that is constituently professional, friendly, warm and engaging. A key point of contact for our FOH customers, delivery service providers and MODs. Manage and assist in identification of bottle necks in FOH to be communicated to CSTMs, MOD, RGM and ARM. Ensure all CX Tech is functioning correctly (i.e., kiosks, come and collect screen, digital menus etc.).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Elevate customer journey in FOH through authentic connections of Feel-Good brand experiences, in all customer touchpoints : Welcome, Ordering and Dine In
• Manage and assist customers with kiosk orders and future eCommerce strategies, ability to upsell items on the menu, recommend new promotions and references our Add Hope system
• Maintain Feel-Good connections in FOH between service delivery providers, drivers and CSTMs.
• Manage the flow of customers and any potential bottlenecks.
• Observe and act on customer needs throughout their dining experience to enhance experienced service levels (e.g., notice a drink refill is needed while seating another customer and ensuring the drink is refilled prior to getting back to the door).
• Protect assets and guests by adhering to sanitation, health and safety regulations and brand standards.
• Adhere to YUM’s culture principles.