Waitron

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Cape Town is seeking an experienced dining service staff member. The role involves preparing the dining area, providing exceptional waitron service, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Candidates need to have a minimum of Matric and prior experience in the hotel industry with strong customer service skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contributes to creating memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in the hotel industry.
• Strong understanding of customer service principles.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dining room and provide waitron service.
• Take orders and maximize sales opportunities efficiently.
• Deliver meals promptly while ensuring quality and presentation.

Skills

Customer service

Food and beverage knowledge

Order taking

Education

Matric (grade 12)

Job description

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Job Description

Scope of Position

Serves guests (prepares the dining room, provides waitron service and clears away) in the point of sale, in line with the F&B concept (restaurant, meeting room, breakfast, bar or patio). Provides a high standard of service both in terms of welcome and waitron service.

Specific duties, responsibilities & Key performance areas

• Perform the tasks of order taking and maximise sales opportunities through knowledge of product and suggestive selling. Ensure accuracy by repeating order(s) to the guests.
• Take orders and send them to kitchen staff through the POS system.
• Deliver orders promptly to the kitchen production area.
• Check ordered meals on collection from kitchen and deliver to guests promptly to maintain temperature and appearance ensure items are announced.
• Keep tables and service areas clean and tidy as per procedure manual.
• Maintain hygienic food service techniques during service.
• Take responsibility for your designated section and station.
• When working in Room Service promptly answer telephone and maximise sales opportunities through knowledge of product and suggestive selling.
• Ensure room service trays and trolleys are set-up correctly and collected promptly when guest(s) have finished. Any other हुने reasonable request as required by your supervisor or Hotel Management.

Health & Safety

• Actively participate braço safe work practices and procedures in the workplace, use equipment safely.
• Fully understand departmental fire, evacuation and emergency_ACTIVE-? procedures.
• Report/ record all accidents/incidents on the appropriate workplace register and support injured employee rehabilitation.
• Report any health or safety hazards to your supervisor.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment provided.
• Actively participate in Accor hotel environmental initiatives.
• Report all broken or damaged equipment to a supervisor.

Customer Service

• Provide efficient, friendly and professional service to all guests, making all guests experience positive.
• Take a positive problem solving approach with guest problems and concerns, call the Manager on Duty if difficulties arise.
• Actively sell and promote, hotel facilities and services.

General Duties

• Follow the standards and performance outlined during training and in the departmental service procedures manual. Complete all tasks within the shift to these standards.
• Suggest any improvements that could be made to existing services or procedures.
• Attend training programmes and meetings as directed to constantly improve skills and knowledge.
• Follow the expectations and guidelines in the Accor Employee Handbook.
• Do not divulge Hotel or guest information either during or after employment with the hotel/ Accor.

Qualifications

• Minimum Matric (grade12)
• Previous experience in the hotel industry
• Knowledge in food and beverage