Waiter at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Waiter at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Kenya Job Details

What you will be doing:

• Assist guests regarding menu items in an informative and helpful way.
• Have full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions, menu items and preparation methods.Speaks passionately and informatively about the offerings.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
• Sets up and tear down service stations.
• Taking table orders for all food and beverage from the guests and serve in a professional and positive manner.
• Provides service within Fairmont and Hotel Standards
• Fosters a welcoming culture.
• Crisp, Efficient Food and beverage service with excellent rapport building – provides an experience, not just a meal.
• Cash Handling
• Tailors Service flow to the diner’s needs
• Review daily reports, arrival, VIP, group following up on action items.
• Aware of all business within hotel on a daily basis and able to guide guests accordingly.
• Work behind the bar as bar server on occasions, and to supervise the smooth running of the outlet.
• Attend to all guest requests, being constantly aware of anticipating guests needs.
• Ensure smooth running of each table.
• Help to ensure the smooth running of all guests requirements and needs on each table.
• Clear away any used crockery, cutlery etc.
• On occasions, be allocated to the buffets to check for replenishment, cleanliness and respond to guest requests.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 1 year experience in Food and Beverage preferably at a luxury property
• An operational knowledge and proficiency in Point of Sale System an asset
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong guest service orientation
• Able to balance a variety of conflicting priorities while providing guest service
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team.