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Bar and Restaurant Server | Westport, Co.Mayo | Varying working hours | Starting salary of €13 per hour – room to go higher if you are the right candidate
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service in a vibrant bar and restaurant environment?
Do you thrive on providing guests with memorable experiences?
If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Named the Best Hotel of 2019 and earning the prestigious title of Best Breakfast Experience by Original Irish Hotels, our client is proud to be one of Westport’s most enchanting destinations and proud Guaranteed Irish Hotel.
Your primary goal will be to ensure friendly and efficient service in the Hotel’s bustling restaurant and bar. You'll play a pivotal role in setting up for service and ensuring both guests and team members receive an outstanding, friendly service at all times.
This role is perfect if you are eager to progress with the company and offers the chance to advance into management.
Working hours
Working hours offer flexibility, with the possibility of a 4-day week, requiring a minimum commitment of 32 to 39 hours per week. Some shifts will be early, starting at 7am and some will start late until 3am (these shifts only occur at the weekend).
Ideally, the employer aims to hire two individuals from this advertisement, with one covering early shifts and the other handling evening shifts - 1 daytime and 1 evening.
Are you the right person for the job?
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Eager to prove yourself and progress into a management position
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Attention to detail and organisational skills
What will your role look like?
- Prepare and serve food and beverages to the highest standards
- Maintain excellent communication with the kitchen and reception
- Attend meetings and training sessions as required
- Uphold uniform and personal hygiene standards
- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained in the restaurant
- Report any maintenance issues promptly
- Manage inventory levels and implement control procedures
- Handle guest complaints and queries with attentiveness and courtesy
- Promote in-house sales and maximise revenue
- Greet and seat customers warmly
- Maintain a visible presence in the dining area
- Take orders promptly and accurately
- Ensure restaurant readiness before service
- Monitor guest satisfaction throughout their dining experience
- Ensure tables are clean and stocked
- Ensure food quality meets agreed standards
- Adhere to company regulations regarding fire, health and safety, hygiene, customer care, and security
- Process guest bills accurately and express gratitude for their patronage
- Foster interdepartmental cooperation and communication
- Assist in promoting the hotel and restaurant through social channels
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines outlined in the staff handbook
What can you expect in return?
- Employee Assistance programme is run in the hotel
- Staff rates in member hotels
- Bonuses based on targets
If you're ready to take your hospitality career to the next level, click “APPLY” now!
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