Waiter/Waitress


Company Description

Raffles Seychelles, part of the esteemed Raffles Hotels & Resorts, boasts 20 ultra-luxury properties worldwide, some featuring exclusive branded residences. In 2023-24, four new Raffles hotels will be unveiled. The brand, named after Sir Stamford Raffles, exudes elegant British charm while catering to the modern lifestyles of well-travelled guests. With warm, personalized service and iconic Raffles Butlers, we offer an atmosphere of generosity.

Our hotels are not just accommodations; they are art museums, culinary hubs with renowned chefs, and pioneers in next-gen wellness experiences. We prioritize cultural and natural heritage preservation, employing experts within our properties. At Raffles, guests transform into friends and eventually become family. It's a place to celebrate, explore, exchange ideas, and discover a new dimension of luxury that resonates with emotions as gracefully as the Raffles name itself.


Job Description

Position:       F&B Runner/Waiter/Waitress

Department:   Food & Beverage 

Reports to:     Supervisor      

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide prompt and courteous F&B service to the Hotel’s guests.

 

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Read daily events, to acknowledge any VIP’s arrivals.
  • Must know all menu items, their garnishes, contents and preparation methods and be able to relay that information to guests in a polite and concise way if asked
  • Present children's menus when appropriate, and describe specials and alternative cuisine
  • Serve and clear food and beverage items in an unobtrusive and professional manner
  • Utilize the POS system to ring up sales, print checks, close checks and complete cash-out procedures
  • Carry trays, bus and reset tables with linen, china, glass and silver
  • Ascertain guests’ satisfaction and handle any problem which may arise, informing a manager of the problem and how it was resolved
  • Follow cash and credit card procedures according to the guidelines of the accounting department
  • Maintain a clean, neat and orderly restaurant throughout service
  • Polish silver, refill salt, pepper and sugar, creamers, etc
  • Ensure that work station is stocked with appropriate condiments at all times
  • Report any guest comments regarding food and beverage to manager
  • Conscientious handling and maintenance of operating equipment
  • Learn and adhere to safety, sanitation and hygiene policies
  • Maintain good working relationships with colleagues, and all other departments
  • Maintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, outlets and hotel services/features
  • Perform opening/closing side duties as assigned and set all tables according to standards
  • Report to manager any kinds of deviation from set standard and procedures
  • Ensure that all service and storage areas are kept safe and clean
  • Help minimize waste, neglect, breakages and mishandling of supplies and equipment
  • Carry out light cleaning and maintenance of the outlet
  • Assist other Food & Beverage Outlets in their operations during peak hours if needed
  • Observe Recycling Procedures of the Hotel in Relation to cans and bottles

 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Average reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English and/or German or Russian language
  • Must be well presented and professionally groomed at all times
  • Able to account and handle cash effectively and efficiently
  • Good communication and customer contact skills; good problem resolution skills
  • Basic F&B product knowledge
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Secondary education
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