F & B Waitress / Server at Bolton White Hotels and Apartments

Bolton White Hotel is a leading hospitality company located in the heartland of Nigeria, approximately 30 minutes drive from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, about 5 minutes drive from the international Conference Center/ National Assembly complex and the Federal Secretariat. The hotel has 176 comfortable and stylish luxury bedrooms, en-suite self-catering rooms, a great cooling system in all rooms, a writing desk and satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, direct-detail telephone/modern and Wi-Fi. Non-smoking rooms are available on request.

It has various conference and banqueting facilities available with seating capacity from 160 to 200 for conference and banqueting. Each venue is air-conditioned, with standard audiovisual equipment, available on request.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: F & B Waitress / Server

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• Ensure that all guests are served to the hotel's standard in the Restaurant / Bar / Lounge areas.
• Display the highest standards of hospitality and welcome are demonstrated at all times within all food and beverage areas.
• Takes orders for, serves (where applicable, prepares) food and beverages to guests as per the hotels' standards in a friendly, timely and efficient manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets guests and presents them with the menu.
• Informs guests about the special items for the day and menu changes if any.
• Suggest food and beverages to the guest and also try to upsell.
• Take food and beverage orders from the guest on the order taking pads or on the handheld Point of sale (POS) system.
• Obtaining revenues, issuing receipts, accepting payments, returning the change.
• Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Filling in for absent staff as needed
• Punch the order on the POS machine and make sure to enter the special requirements made by the guest while ordering the food. Eg: No Garlic, less spicy etc, Without egg etc.
• Communicate to the guest and provide assistance with their queries.
• Server food and beverage to the guest as per the course of order.
• Observes guests and ensure their satisfaction with the food and service.
• Promptly respond to guests with any additional requests.
• Maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, offering
• desserts and drinks, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses.
• Prepare mixed drinks for service to your customer's table.
• Properly open and pour wine at the tableside.
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.
• Understands and can communicate products and services available at the resort.
• Must have some familiarity with basic cooking skills.
• Help other areas of the restaurant such as answering telephones and completing financial transactions.
• Print closing report and drop the cash with the front office/accounts department.

Prerequisites
Education:

• National Diploma (ND) in Hospitality Management or other related fields.

Experience:

• 1 - 5 years of work experience.
• Previous serving experience required.
• Excellent oral communication skills are required.
• Positive interpersonal skills are required.

Application Closing Date
5th April, 2022.