Guest Service Team Member - Food & Beverage

Overlooking the historic Bute East Dock, Novotel Cardiff Centre is for guests looking for style and comfort. It offers a quiet location close to many local attractions, including Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Bay and St David's Shopping Centre. Relax and unwind with our fantastic leisure facilities, including a gym, swimming pool and steam room. The on-site Customs Shed restaurant offers a mix of local and international cuisine, while the bar boasts a selection of beverages for you to relax and savour.

Our hotel is conveniently located for both rail and road travellers. It's just an 11-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station and a 10-minute drive from the M4. If you're flying in, we're approximately 30 minutes away from Cardiff International Airport. Our facilities are perfectly tailored for business travellers. We've got ten fully equipped meeting rooms available, which can accommodate up to 200 guests.

The hotel makes a great base for anyone travelling further afield too. Brecon Beacons National Park, Caerphilly, Swansea and Bristol are within reach. The hotel is extremely convenient and caters to all types of trip.

Position overview:

Serves guests (prepares the dining room, provides waiter service and clears away) in the point of sale, in line with the F&B concept (restaurant, meeting room, breakfast, bar or patio). Provides a high standard of service both in terms of welcome and waiter service.

Main Responsibilities:

Duties

• Perform the tasks of order taking and maximise sales opportunities through knowledge of product and suggestive selling.  Ensure accuracy by repeating order(s) to the guests.
• Take orders and send them to kitchen staff through the POS system.
• Deliver orders promptly to the kitchen production area.
• Check ordered meals on collection from kitchen and deliver to guests promptly to maintain temperature and appearance ensure items are announced.
• Keep tables and service areas clean and tidy as per procedure manual.
• Maintain hygienic food service techniques during service.
• Take responsibility for your designated section and station.
• When working in Room Service promptly answer telephone and maximise sales opportunities through knowledge of product and suggestive selling
• Ensure room service trays and trolleys are set-up correctly and collected promptly when guest(s) have finished.

•   Any other reasonable request as required by your Supervisor or Hotel Management.

Health & Safety

• Actively participate in safe work practices and procedures in the workplace, use equipment safely.
• Fully understand departmental fire, evacuation and emergency procedures.
• Report/ record all accidents/incidents on the appropriate workplace register and support injured employee rehabilitation.
• Report any health or safety hazards to your Supervisor.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment provided.
• Actively participate in Accor hotel environmental initiatives.
• Report all broken or damaged equipment to a Supervisor.

Customer Service

• Provide efficient, friendly and professional service to all guests, making all guests experience positive.
• Take a positive problem solving approach with guest problems and concerns, call the Manager on Duty if difficulties arise.
• Actively sell and promote, hotel facilities and services.

General Duties

• Follow the standards and performance outlined during training and in the departmental service procedures manual. Complete all tasks within the shift to these standards.
• Suggest any improvements that could be made to existing services or procedures.
• Attend training programmes and meetings as directed to constantly improve skills and knowledge.
• Follow the expectations and guidelines in the Accor Employee Handbook.
• Do not divulge Hotel or guest information either during or after employment with the hotel/ Accor. 

• Previous Relevant Experience
• Knowledge of Food Safety
• Customer Service Skills
• Teamwork Abilities
• Communication Skills
• Physical Stamina
• Attention to details
• Flexibility
• To Do Attitude

Special Note

During the course of duty you will have access to certain information, which demands the utmost confidentiality. Discretion must be exercised at all times. Your responsibilities are included but not limited to this job description as this has been drafted as a guide to the purpose and main duties of the role as it currently exists. The hotel relies on the flexibility of its staff to ensure the continuity of the high standards currently being achieved. It is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule of duties and it does not form part of the contract of employment. The Company reserves the right to amend this job description from time to time to accommodate the requirements of the business and the evolving nature of the role.

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