Waiter / Waitress at a Leading Eatery

A leading Eatery in the Hospitality Industry is currently seeking energetic, personable candidates to join our growing team within the capacity below:

Job Title: Waiter / Waitress

Location: Keffi, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The Waiter / Waitress serves at the bar and garden
• He/she shall be responsible for taking and reporting orders to the bar manager and delivering to the customer.
• He/she shall account for all order taken and delivered to the customer.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language using appropriate etiquette.
• Taking beverage orders and serving them to guests on a timely manner.
• Always respond to guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
• Mix and garnish beverages according to recipe and portion control standards.
• Should be fully aware of the bar and lounge menu along with their prices.
• Good knowledge of wine selection, wine service and Beer service.
• Take guest beverage or food orders and input them to the point-of-sale system.
• Ensuring that the bar and lounge stations are fully stocked, clean and tidy at all times.
• Establish rapport with guests to build loyal and satisfied customers.
• Ensure knowledge of menu and restaurant promotions and any special offers.
• Replenish beverages and ensure guest satisfaction throughout the meal service.
• Able to up-sell all promotion available in the outlet.
• Ensure serving station is well-stocked at all times.
• Accurately total, process and collect payments from guests to include, but not limited to, using the point-of-sale system.
• Should know basic cashiering procedures like handling money, processing credit and debit cards, making change.
• Be responsible for billing / payment and collecting feedback from the guest.
• Clear tables and prepare for service by polishing cutlery, glassware and crockery etc.
• Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, breaking down goods, cleaning all equipment and areas.
• Return all equipment to proper locations, locking refrigerators, restocking items, turning off lights, locking doors and completing bar closing checklist.
• Stock and maintain the bar with all the required supplies and inventory (eg: beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice cubes etc.)
• Always take responsibility for ensuring a positive guest experience.
• Take ownership of guest request and follow up guests incidences.
• Assist in carrying out scheduled inventories of products and operating equipment.
• Perform any other assigned reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned or as requested by Supervisors or Manager.

Job Requirements Education

• Hotel Management Diploma holder, OND or similar qualification.
• Knowledge of computers, Wines, POS - Point of sales system.

Experience:

• 1 to 2 years’ experience as a Bar Waiter / Waitress in a full-service hotel preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Have sound knowledge of spirits, beers, wine, cocktails and coffee.
• Should have excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work longer hours as per business demand.
• Be courteous, professional and provide efficient service.

Application Closing Date
18th May, 2021.