Meet and greet all guests, and potential guests, at the front of the Restaurant by ensuring the following:
Ensure the restaurant is ready to receive guests prior to opening and that both wait staff and tables are ready in line with opening standards
Ensure restaurant operating equipment is clean and in working order
Maintaining impeccable uniform and personal presentation standards in accordance with hotel policy
Welcoming guests to the Restaurant, by using the Restaurant name
Inquiring if they have a reservation and noting it in the reservation book if they do
Creating a reservation for them with their dining preferences if they do not and noting it in the reservation book
Being attentive to guest requests
Escort guests to their preferred table or reserved table and seat guests according to restaurant standards
Take telephone bookings and document in the Reservation book according to restaurant standards
Train wait staff and bus staff in hostess standards
Be attentive to guests and resolve their complaints where possible, reporting all incidents to your Supervisor
Maintain responsibility of cleanliness of hostess stations
Maintain responsibility of cleanliness of all menus and drink menus
Assist with beverage service
Assist with food service
Maintain detailed knowledge of menu, including daily specials
Ensure tables are cleared quietly and efficiently
Carry food and beverage trays in a safe manner to minimize breakages
Complete dockets accurately and clearly
Maintain current information on all general activities of the hotel
Customer Service
Demonstrate service attributes in accordance with industry expectations and company standards including:
Being attentive to Guests
Accurately and promptly fulfilling Guests requests
Anticipate Guests needs
Maintain a high level of knowledge which affects the Guest experience
Demonstrating a ‘service’ attitude
Taking appropriate action to resolve guest complaints
Appreciate the dynamic nature of the Hotel industry and extend these service attributes to all internal customers
Health, Safety and Security
Demonstrate understanding and awareness of all company policies and procedures relating to Health, Hygiene and Fire Life Safety and ensure your direct reports do the same
Familiarize yourself with emergency and evacuation procedures
Ensure all security incidents, accidents and near misses are logged investigated and rectified to prevent future catastrophes
General
Comply with the Company’s Corporate Code of Conduct
Familiarize yourself with the company values and model desired behaviors
Perform tasks as directed by the Manager in pursuit of the achievement of business goals