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Head Waiter at Kempinski Hotels, Accra, Ghana

Kempinski Hotels

Head Waiter at Kempinski Hotels, Accra, Ghana

Kempinski Hotels

Full time Job

Date Posted: October 7, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: October 18, 2024 5:00pm

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Job description

The overall scope of the job includes serving food and beverages to guests in the assigned outlet, providing a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service consistent with the standards of the hotel and in line with Kempinski’s DNA values in order to encourage sales and maximize guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Report to duty punctually wearing the correct uniform, clean and well pressed including appropriate shoes (polished) and nametag at all times according to the hotels dress code & Kempinski grooming standards, maintaining a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
  • A courteous, professional and efficient service is provided at all times.
  • All duties and tasks are performed as per the tasks required at the outlet.
  • Be knowledgeable of all services and products offered by the hotel.
  • Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all food and beverage items offered by the department assigned.
  • Have the knowledge and understanding to explain and perform upselling all items offered by the department assigned as well as offering alternatives.
  • Monitor operating supplies, equipment and reduce spoilage and wastage successfully.
  • Ensure that the place of work and surrounding area is kept clean and organized at all times.
  • Successfully perform opening and closing procedures established for the assigned outlet
  • Handle guest enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints and feedback to supervisors.
  • Report guest complaints immediately to the supervisors and ensuring follow up is performed with the guest.
  • Being knowledgeable to operate the existing POS system based on the trained responsibility level as assigned in the department.
  • Understand and strictly adhere to the rules & regulations established in the hotel’s policy manual and the hotel’s policy on fire, hygiene, health & safety.
  • Maintain a good rapport and work relation with staff in the assigned department and within the hotel.
  • Attend and contribute to all staff meetings, departmental trainings and hotel initiated trainings scheduled.
  • Undertake reasonable tasks and secondary duties as assigned by the Department Head.
  • Respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the hotel management.
  • Assist in carrying out scheduled inventories of products and operating equipment.
  • Perform any other assigned reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Projecting at all times a positive and motivated attitude and exercise self-control.
  • Have a complete understanding of the monthly profit and loss statement of the department.
  • Lead the service and act as a role model to the team.
  • Ensure a flawless service to the highest standards and as required by the department and the hotel.
  • Fully understand the concept of the restaurant and being able to act as a guardian in terms of service provided, food and beverages served and the guidance of the team.
  • Ensure a great communication within the team and able to hold team meetings in the absence of the Restaurant Supervisor.
  • Attend the daily Food & Beverage Meeting in the absence of Restaurant Supervisor and Assistant Restaurant Manager.
  • Being able to control the service with a great sense of supervision and not being focused on one area only.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

HND in Hospitality Management or related field

Minimum 2 year in an F&B service role.

Ability to work as part of a team, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors.

Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times.

Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner.

Ability to operate computer and office equipment.

Proficiency in Excel and Word.

Application deadline:

Expired on: October 18, 2024

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