Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences
Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.
Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshva and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.
About The Role :
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for providing prompt and professional F&B service to Hotel’s guests.
Reporting Lines to Food & Beverage Manager
Primary Responsibilities
Outlet Operation
Perform opening/closing side duties as assigned and set all tables according to standards and procedures
Deliver F&B services in accordance to departmental standards and procedures
Check on table setting, cleanliness and side station preparation as per work station assigned prior to the start of operation
Greet all patrons warmly upon arrival at the door and escort them to the table
Ensure that all food & beverage are served according to service standard
Apply necessary precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)
Pick up and serve food and beverage orders. Ensure that food and beverage are served promptly to the guests once they are ready, such that they arrive at the patrons’ table at the correct temperature
Try to remember individual patron’s names and their preferences to extend a personalized service
Up-sell and promote food and beverage offers at every available opportunity in order to maximize sales revenue. Cross sell other dining venue when outlet is full
Thank all patrons for patronizing the outlet upon their departure
Clear and tidy up tables after the departure of the patrons as quickly as possible to the stewarding area
Collect food and beverage supply requisition, ensure that the stock collected is as per requisition
Report any complaints, incidents or other irregularities to management
Assist other Food & Beverage outlets with their operations during peak times or when required
Other Responsibilities
Maintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, contents & preparation methods, outlets and hotel services/features
Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times
Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel
Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
Secondary / High school education
Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage
Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
No experience is required
Additional Information
Competencies
Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
Good communication and customer contact skills
Results and service oriented with an eye for details
Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
A team player & builder
A motivator & self-starter
Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times