Waiter - In Room Dining

Days Hotel by Wyndham Dubai Deira is now seeking a Waiter/Waitress to join our
team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

SUMMARY
The role holder will contribute to the performance of the hotel by
implementing the sequence service to ensure guest satisfaction. The F &B team
member is responsible for taking orders and ensures that customers are
enjoying their meals. He/she takes action to correct any problems and
communicates with customers to resolve complaints, and ensuring proper
bread/food and beverage serving and clearing according to set procedures and
utmost hygiene standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Opening & closing procedures
* Follow the opening and closing checklist
* Clean and polish the restaurant's equipment, glassware, crockery, cutlery and chinaware using the defined methods to guarantee proper maintenance.
* Ensure proper cleanliness and organization of all work areas to facilitate customer service.
* Checking condiments expiry date prior to cleaning and replenishing the ones on the tables and counting the dirty table linen and placing them in the laundry basket.
* Arrange the mis en place on the side stations as per the checklist.
* Tables, chairs and baby chairs are clean and well balanced.
* Floors and surrounding fixtures are clean.
* Chairs are placed neatly under the tables.
* Sweetener containers are full and clean.
* Salt & pepper shakers are full and clean.
* Windows, walls, and ledges are clean.
* Follow the procedure on how to report maintenance issues.
* Follow the procedure on how to report Lost and Found.
* Follow the Cashiering procedure.

Buffet procedures
* Ascertain that all dishes on the buffet table are sparkly clean and spotless.
* Keep a constant check on buffet items to ensure that no "run out" situations arise.
* All food items must be labeled correctly.
* Correct and appropriate service utensils to be used according to the dishes.
* Break down the buffet table at the end of the lunch or dinner time and ensure that all items are taken back to the kitchen area.
* Clean and sanitize buffet sections according to set instructions.

Communication & interaction
* Communicate efficiently with the kitchen staff and barista to guarantee customer satisfaction and liaise with other departments to ensure smooth running of operations.
* Make sure the staff is providing a friendly, professional and timely service at all times and report immediately any discrepancies/customer complaints to the Manager on duty.
* Assist in the induction training of new employees.

Sequence of service
* Greet customers with a smile upon their arrival or when seated.
* Arrange table set-ups before and after each customer according to the hotel set standards.
* Prepare and sell cocktails, coffee and tea drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques.
* Present customers upon arrival with the menu, assist in their item selection, take orders and serve food and beverage in a timely manner.
* To be active on the floor, interact with the customer and check their satisfaction.
* Bid farewell for the customers while leaving the restaurant.
* Obtains and maintains knowledge of all menu items.
* Makes sure breadbaskets are available and clean.

Cash Procedures
* Process payment transactions by collecting payment (through cash, check or electronic card), making change, and handing out receipts as per standard procedures.
* Maintain knowledge of current sales, policies regarding payments and security practices, in order to ensure policies are adhered to at all times.
* Open/close cash registers on a daily basis, count money, ensure cash control is maintained, perform handover when applicable and report any discrepancy.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
* Communication Skills
* Cultural Awareness
* Change and Adaptability
* Customer Focus
* Driving and Achieving results
* Initiative
* Teamwork

CERTIFICATION & EDUCATION
* High School Degree
* ‎1-‎2 years of experience in customer service in a similar role
* Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchisor in the world and a
leading hotel management company. We stand ‎22 brands strong across ‎9,000
hotels in more than ‎95 countries, and we offer the most diverse collection of
hotel experiences in the world. Our iconic brands, united by the richest and
simplest rewards program in the business, make hotel travel possible for all.
Our hotel owners are the stewards of our brands, and together, we champion
everyday travelers. We believe guests deserve great experiences, and our
robust portfolio--distinguished by our leading economy and midscale brands--
delivers just that.
We are AmericInn® by Wyndham, Baymont® by Wyndham, Days Inn® by Wyndham,
Dazzler® by Wyndham, Dolce Hotels and Resorts® by Wyndham, Esplendor® Boutique
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Wingate by Wyndham®, Wyndham Alltra, Wyndham Garden®, Wyndham Grand® and
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®.
Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the globe in London,
Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts employs
approximately ‎9,000 team members worldwide.

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