Overview
The responsibilities include but are not limited to overseeing the Hostess stand, greet and escort guests to tables in the restaurant, work closely with Restaurant staff, maintain a courteous and efficient operation of the dining room to ensure guest satisfaction, and providing the highest levels of service and professionalism. Performing all duties and adhering to the Food & Beverage Service Standards.Â
Responsibilities
- Thorough knowledge of Food & Beverage outlet operations including foods, beverages, service techniques, and guest interaction.
- Be familiar with all the resorts services/features and local attractions in order to assist the guest
- Greets all guests with enthusiasm and friendliness and maintain positive guest relations at all ties
- Anticipate the guests needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests; resolve guests’ complaints and ensure guest satisfaction
- Meet and greet guests as they arrive, offer choice of seating, then escort them to their table and present appropriate food & beverage and wine menus.
- Effectively deal with customer complaints and concerns in a friendly and positive manner. Â This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions.
- Explain daily specials to diners, answer questions, and solicit business by promoting the quality of service and food at the restaurant.
- Receive, record and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant by phone or in person, using a pleasant, clear speaking voice.
- Read, maintain and make daily entries in OpenTable to coordinate communication between shifts and management.
- Keep manifest and log into OpenTable to maintain records of guests.
- Post floor chart and forecast board information.
- Visually assess room for available tables for the appropriate, even distribution of diners.
- Assist in the direction of wait help and bus help, ensuring that orders are taken promptly and courteously and that tables are cleared in a timely manner.
- Organize menu and supply stations with information.
- Maintain cleanliness of menus and check holders daily and oversee station set ups.
- Maintain an open line of communication between guests, management and line employees.
- Answers guest questions about food, beverages, and our facilities accurately and in a friendly manner
- Provides the highest level of service in accordance with our standards
- Develops relationships with guests
- Communicates with food and beverage staff to ensure guest satisfaction
- Maintains professional relationships with all co-workers
- Answer outlet phone using correct greeting and telephone etiquette
- Follows checklists and standard operating procedures.
- Prepares work area for either, opening, mid-shift, or closing in accordance with company standards.
- Complete side work during non-busy hours
- Responsible and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas and proper food handling
- Maintains a professional appearance at all times
- Maintain complete knowledge of all food & beverage menu items, including liquor brands, beers, nonalcoholic selections available
- Maintains complete knowledge of and comply with all department policies/service procedures and standards
- Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Hotel & Resort from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position
- Constantly increasing knowledge of food, beverages, and other products and services
- Performs related tasks and functions as requested by manager
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of additional supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.
Qualifications
- Excellent people skills and outgoing personality.
- Team player.
- Maintains a current state alcohol serving permit
- Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to lift and carry at least 50lbs.
- Ability to move up to 150 lbs., with wheeled assistance.
- Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for long periods of time.
- Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule.
- Must be a service minded individual with a positive attitude who truly enjoys helping others.
- Must be quick on their feet and adept at handling stressful situations seamlessly.
- Must be computer literate.
- Must be able to handle criticism.
- Ability to move throughout a crowded room to seat guests.
- Ability to use various office equipment, including, but not limited to, computers, calculators, photocopiers and facsimile machines.
Prior Food & Beverage experience required. High school diploma preferred. Â Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Â Ability to obtain Food Service Sanitation certification. First Aid and CPR certification preferred. Â All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available). Â Ability to converse with guests and employees in English.Â
Successful applicant will pass pre-employment background check.
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