MERCURE Hiring for Guest Service Associate – F&B at Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full Time

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for providing prompt and professional F&B service to Hotel’s guests.

Reporting To F&B Manager

Key Interactions

Internally

Engineering

Front Office

Housekeeping

Kitchen

Purchasing

Talent & Culture

Externally

Guests

Vendors

Suppliers

Primary Responsibilities

Outlet Operation

Perform opening/closing side duties as assigned and set all tables according to standards and procedures

Deliver F&B services in accordance to departmental standards and procedures

Check on table setting, cleanliness and side station preparation as per work station assigned prior to the start of operation

Greet all patrons warmly upon arrival at the door and escort them to the table

Ensure that all food & beverage are served according to service standard

Apply necessary precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)

Pick up and serve food and beverage orders. Ensure that food and beverage are served promptly to the guests once they are ready, such that they arrive at the patrons’ table at the correct temperature

Try to remember individual patron’s names and their preferences to extend a personalized service

Up-sell and promote food and beverage offers at every available opportunity in order to maximize sales revenue. Cross sell other dining venue when outlet is full

Thank all patrons for patronizing the outlet upon their departure

Clear and tidy up tables after the departure of the patrons as quickly as possible to the stewarding area

Collect food and beverage supply requisition, ensure that the stock collected is as per requisition

Report any complaints, incidents or other irregularities to management

Assist other Food & Beverage outlets with their operations during peak times or when required

Other Responsibilities

Maintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, contents & preparation methods, outlets and hotel services/features

Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures

Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management

Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times

Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times

Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel

Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job

Respond professionally, politely, and efficiently to extraordinary requests and complaints from guests.

Span of Control

Nature

Budget responsibilities

Not applicable

Revenue responsibilities

Not applicable

Headcount

Not applicable

Profile

Knowledge and Experience

Secondary / High school education

Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage

Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language

Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage

No experience is required

Competencies

Good communication and customer contact skills

Service oriented with an eye for details

Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team

Self-motivated and energetic

Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Job Description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for providing prompt and professional F&B service to Hotel’s guests.

Reporting To F&B Manager

Key Interactions

Internally

Engineering

Front Office

Housekeeping

Kitchen

Purchasing

Talent & Culture

Externally

Guests

Vendors

Suppliers

Primary Responsibilities

Outlet Operation

Perform opening/closing side duties as assigned and set all tables according to standards and procedures

Deliver F&B services in accordance to departmental standards and procedures

Check on table setting, cleanliness and side station preparation as per work station assigned prior to the start of operation

Greet all patrons warmly upon arrival at the door and escort them to the table

Ensure that all food & beverage are served according to service standard

Apply necessary precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)

Pick up and serve food and beverage orders. Ensure that food and beverage are served promptly to the guests once they are ready, such that they arrive at the patrons’ table at the correct temperature

Try to remember individual patron’s names and their preferences to extend a personalized service

Up-sell and promote food and beverage offers at every available opportunity in order to maximize sales revenue. Cross sell other dining venue when outlet is full

Thank all patrons for patronizing the outlet upon their departure

Clear and tidy up tables after the departure of the patrons as quickly as possible to the stewarding area

Collect food and beverage supply requisition, ensure that the stock collected is as per requisition

Report any complaints, incidents or other irregularities to management

Assist other Food & Beverage outlets with their operations during peak times or when required

Other Responsibilities

Maintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, contents & preparation methods, outlets and hotel services/features

Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures

Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management

Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times

Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times

Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel

Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job

Respond professionally, politely, and efficiently to extraordinary requests and complaints from guests.

Span of Control

Nature

Budget responsibilities

Not applicable

Revenue responsibilities

Not applicable

Headcount

Not applicable

Profile

Knowledge and Experience

Secondary / High school education

Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage

Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language

Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage

No experience is required

Competencies

Good communication and customer contact skills

Service oriented with an eye for details

Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team

Self-motivated and energetic

Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Qualifications

Hotel Management