Waiter/Waitress needed in South Africa

Waiter/Waitress

Job ID: 50269

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Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal,  South Africa

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Job Category: Hospitality

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Position Type: Full time

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Relocation Assistance Available: No

Telecommute: No

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Posted: 11.02.2013

Job Description

A Waiter/Waitress with Hilton Hotels and Resorts is responsible for providing Guests with food and drinks as requested in an efficient manner and according to proper procedure and bar regulations.

What will it be like to work for this Hilton Worldwide Brand?

One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers travelers a world of authentic experiences. The brand continues to be the innovative, forward-thinking global leader of hospitality. With products and services that meet the needs of tomorrow's savvy global travelers, we shape experiences in which every Guest feels cared for, valued, and respected.

If you understand the importance of upholding a brand’s reputation and value the effort it takes to provide a globally recognized hospitality experience, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Team Member with Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Because it’s with Hilton Hotels & Resorts where we promise an exceptional Guest experience every time.

What will I be doing?

As a Waiter/Waitress, you are responsible for providing Guests with food and drinks as requested in an efficient manner and according to proper procedure and bar regulations. A Waiter/Waitress carries the responsibility of thoroughly understanding the menu, food offerings and food contents. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage an efficiently operated bar shift that is in accordance with the agreed standards and regulations
• Use every possible opportunity to gain knowledge in all areas of bar supervision
• Ensure all tables receive their drinks and food as requested
• Maintain the cleanliness of all equipment used during shifts
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar and stores to Health, Safety and Hygiene standards at all times.
• Show complete awareness of all the drink and food menus and readiness to explain and recommend food and drink contents
• Ensure that all before/after service mise en place is completed to the correct standard
• Comply with Company Health & Safety, and Fire Regulations and procedures
• Adhere to the Company disciplinary policy when necessary
• Maximise revenue and increase average spend per person through upselling, high customer service standards, effective training and motivational techniques
• Demonstrate a perfect knowledge of all beverages served in the bar, how beverages are prepared (to recipe) and presented, and how Bar personnel are trained to possess this knowledge and the application of it
• Meet or exceed the monthly drink profit margin target

Job Requirements

What are we looking for?
 

A Waiter/Waitress serving Hilton Worldwide Brand hotels and vacations are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Customer Service experience in supervisory or above capacity
• A warm personality, attentive and smartly presentable
• Ability to listen and respond to demanding Guest needs
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Accountable and resilient
• Committed to delivering high levels of customer service
• Ability to work under pressure

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience in similar role
• Passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service

What benefits will I receive?

Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and holiday entitlement. As an employee you will become a member of The Hilton Club which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners. We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide. We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide. - See more at: http://www.africajobsbridge.com/display-job/50269/Waiter-Waitress.html?searchId=1381222404.41&page=3#sthash.mWL794yW.dpuf