Waitron- Bloemfontein

Job Description

• Prepare mise-en-place, place settings and any other required checks and preparations for service
• Set-up and break down for functions in line with event requirements and start times (when required)
• Identify issues with regards the outlet’s floor appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems 
• Check cleanliness of own section or station
• Be aware of and comply with health, safety, hygiene and environmental regulations in the outlets 
• Use and store operating equipment in line with specifications and safety regulations • Participate in stock takes
• Resolve or report on any anomalies to the required standards
• Keep up to date with regards food products, trends and cooking methodologies required to deliver menus
• Understand and conduct all tasks in line with Food & Beverage standard operating procedures
• Take guest orders accurately and timeously
• Place guest orders in the system
• Explain menu items
• Make recommendations with regards beverages and menu items
• Interact with kitchen staff respectfully around any special requests
• Deliver food and beverage dishes to customers and present in line with standards
• Be attentive to guest requests
• Clear tables after guests have completed their meal
• Provide billing to guests (where relevant)
• Conduct cash-ups at the end of service (where relevant)
• Leverage opportunities to upsell on promotional items
• Connect with all guests by providing them with a warm welcome, greeting them with a friendly smile, acknowledging them on arrival and departure, and ensuring respect at all times
• Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and relevant solutions
• Identifies customers and understand their preferences
• Educate customers on business unit facilities, products, reward programme and current promotions
• Handle any customer complaints, requests and / or suggestions to resolution, escalating if necessary 

Core behavioural & Technical / proficiency competencies

Behavioral:

• Deep customer and market understanding
• Responsive to customer feedback
• Demonstrate end‑to‑end ownership for resolving customer problems
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Transparency
• Collaborative and a team player
• Clear communicator
• Takes ownership

Technical:

• Food & Beverage Product Knowledge
• Food Service
• Operating equipment use & care
• Beverage service
• Communications skill
• Upselling skills
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Cashiering Services

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 preferred (with relevant experience)

Experience

• 2 years previous experience as a waiter/Barman