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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 reasonable request as required by your supervisor or Hotel Management.

Health & Safety

• Actively participate in safe work practices and procedures in the workplace, use equipment safely.
• Fully understand departmental fire, evacuation and emergency 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