RWSHR - In-Room Dining Coordinator (PT)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Job summary

Take room service orders over the phone. Answer questions on menu selections and check with kitchen staff. Answer guest questions or concerns regarding the origin, vintage, and style of various wines. Place and log call back for room service order. Notify guests and management of delays in service delivery. Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen. Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day. Record transaction in MICROS system at time of order. Complete all closing reports, including MICROS reports. Process all payment methods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - (Key Activities)

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
• Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.
• Accurately take Guest orders by means of Phone, ensure that Guest name, Room number, time of Guest order and Delivery timings are clearly registered. Follow established phone courtesy standards and actively sell food and beverage using up-selling techniques.
• Answer telephone calls within 3 rings, using correct salutations and telephone etiquette. If two or more calls come through at the same time, ask the first guest to be placed on hold, then pick up the lines and ask the guests to be placed on a brief hold, while taking the first caller's orders.
• Make knowledgeable, informed and articulate recommendations and suggestions regarding all menu items. Offer information on all menu items, beverage items and help guest with food and wine Pairings, advise guest with approximate time frame for delivery.
• When a guest orders Room Service, hand write the order with all specific instructions on the appropriate order form.
• Take ownership of any special Guest request or Guest menus and always inform and refer to Manager on duty.
• All menu items offered including daily specials (it is your responsibility to have this information on a daily basis)
• Any menu items that are not available (you should be asking the Chef for this information on a daily basis)
• Ensure all amenities are delivered to the correct guest and the right room while using the hotel PMS system.
• Common allergies, and what to offer in order to substitute items to avoid allergic reaction and communicate all allergies to the Chef and Manager on duty.
• Co-ordinate with housekeeping for pick-up of Guest trays and Tables after completion of guest meals. Maintain the pick-up log and follow up with service staff for tray pick-ups.
• If a guest calls for information or services other than In Room Dining (bathrobe, shaving cream, etc.) quickly and politely assists guest by calling the appropriate department.
• If an order is taking longer than the quoted time the guest must be called and told when to expect said order.
• If a guest calls to order amenities, cakes or flowers, fill out the appropriate form and follow appropriate procedures by informing all departments involved. Log all orders and amenities on the outside order form.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Obtain all designated information to place an order through the hotel's point of sales system (Micros). Input Guest orders in Micros and issue guest check for each order with the time stamp on the back of the check. Ensure all special guest requests are very well explained to the kitchen via Micros. In case of guests with dietary restrictions inform the Manager on duty and the Chef.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
• Call guest after 35 minutes of receiving service (not before 9am or after 9pm) to inquire for feedback on quality, service and ask if the table / tray may be removed.
• Participate in quality control activities.
• Interact in courteous and professional manner with all guests, staff and community members.
• Respond in courteous, professional and rapid manner in order to resolve all guest and staff difficulties.
• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and grooming standards
• Models the company's culture, vision, mission and core values at all times.
• Be familiar with all hotel services / features and local attractions / activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• All other duties as required.

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Required Skills -

General Skills

Technical Skills

Language Required to speak, read and write English, with fluency in other languages preferred.

Physical Requirements Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting 30 pounds, endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, reach up and down, remain stationary at times throughout work periods, and satisfactorily communicate with guests and co-workers to their understanding.

Kitchen Environment constantly exposed to heat, high cold, slippery surfaces and appliances such as stove, oven, dishwasher, cooking top, as well as cleaning tools.

Work Management

People Management

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Qualifications

Experience

Rosewood Sand Hill provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The pay scale for this position is between $19.55 and $23.71 / hour. This is the pay range for this position that the Hotel reasonably expects to pay.

Decisions regarding individual rates will be based on a number of factors, such as experience, type of hotel luxury experience and / or Fine Dining Restaurant Experience. Same as prior postingSame as before.

Salary : $20 - $24