Food & Beverage Associate

Job Scope:

• To understand and adhere to all company standards, up to and including mission statements, values and
• standard operating procedures related to your job description.
• To display an open body posture, helpful and cheerful attitude while communicating effectively with our
• guests and fellow Colleagues in order to support Farah Strategy and Values.
• All colleagues will comply with company grooming standards and dress codes as set out by the company at
• all times.
• To represent and promote Farah Experiences in a positive manner at all times in order to maintain a
• professional brand image to all concerned stakeholders.
• To help, collectively to achieve Department and Company objectives, action plans and key performance
• indicators.
• To enforce and adhere to all UAE laws, Health, Safety & Environmental policies, industry and company
• rules and regulations, reporting any safety concerns or incidents to management in order to minimize risk
• and maintain a clean safe and hygienic environment for all Guests and Colleagues
• To engage each Guest as a unique individual and listen attentively to their requests.
• To adhere to all emergency procedures, ensuring Guest safety and participate in an emergency drills and
• evacuations as necessary.
• To greet Guests as they arrive in accordance to standard operating procedures set out by the company.
• To answer questions regarding the menu and making suggestions regarding food choices by menu
• location.
• To upsell drinks before meals, side orders that complement the main dishes, and suggesting non - alcoholic
• beverages or alcoholic beverages including wine.
• To relay food orders to the kitchen and serve courses within sequence as specified by local standard
• operating procedure.
• To conduct all restaurant opening and restaurant closing procedures according to Pre - Set Standard
• Operating Procedures as defined by the company.
• To utilize the correct serving techniques for all types of food and beverages offered on the menu in a
• specific location as set out by standard operating procedures.
• When designated as a host to introduce the waiter/waitress that will be attending to the guests.
• To deal with guest complaints courteously, efficiently and according to company policy and to apply guest recovery solutions. 
• To service tables in the restaurant area ensuring a clean and presentable environment for our guests. 
• To be fully aware and knowledgeable of all products sold in F&B Outlets in order to promote, suggest and up-sell products to our guests according to standard operating procedures. 
• Good Housekeeping 
• To ensure the condiment stands are kept fully stocked and replenished as required. 
• To clean regularly equipment, machinery and dispensers in accordance with outlet checklists and standard operating procedures. 
• To sweep /mop floors in the outlet as required in accordance with standard operating procedures. 
• To collect stock from the Warehouse and delivering to the outlet as required by team leader, supervisor or manager. 
• To actively interact with guests and encourage them to view the restaurant menu, enticing them with offers or promotions in line with company strategy. 
• To seat guests at the table and providing them with a menu and information about the style of service. 
• To manage the waiting list should the restaurant become full to capacity, 
• To maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with company rules and HACCP procedures as set out in standard operating procedures. 
• Should attend and pass all legally food safety courses (example: Essential Food Safety Training/ EFST). 
• To manage lost & found items adhering to company’s lost & found policy. 
• To uphold integrity by understanding and adhering to all proper wristbands handling, cash handling and point of sales procedures in order to contribute to the success of the organization. 
• To be fully aware and knowledgeable of all products, activities and service sold not only in F&B outlets but overall in order to promote ,suggest and up sell these products to the Guests which will in turn increase revenue, per cap and Guest satisfaction. 
• To operate cash register (POS System) in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. 
• To keep the register area neat and stocked with necessary supplies as set out in the standard operating procedures. 
• To be responsible for the cash float throughout your shift and ensuring it balances correctly at the conclusion of the shift as set out in the standard operating procedures. 
• To be responsible for remitting the daily sales to cash control as set out in the standard operating procedures. 
• To adhere to company’s overage & shortage policy as set out in the standard operating procedures. 
• To use machinery, equipment or dangerous substances in accordance with training and instruction received as defined as set out in standard operating procedures.
• To assist in other areas of the outlet, such as cleaning-up, shelf stocking, or keeping items displayed in an orderly manner. 
• To participate fully in all training and continual assessment projects held by the food and beverage department. 
• To perform any additional tasks / duties that are assigned by the management team.

Essentials:

· High School Diploma

· Minimum 1 year food and beverage experience

· Customer service 

· Attention to detail 

· Good communication 

· Teamwork 

· Positive, pro-active attitude 

· Cash Handling 

· Upselling / Suggestive Selling 

· Broad food and beverage knowledge 

· Desire to listen, learn and follow up on instructions.

Desirable:

· Bachelor's Degree / Higher Diploma 

· Essential Food Safety Training

· 1 year experience as a waiter/waitress in 4* Hotel 

· Minimum 2 years food and beverage experience

· Banquet trained 

· Bilingual (preferably Arabic