Order Taker

DEPARTMENT: Private Kitchen

JOB TITLE: Private Kitchen Telephone Service Agent

REPORTS TO: Private Kitchen Manager

SUPERVISES: NA

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Responsible for taking telephone Room Service orders accurately in a helpful, friendly, courteous and professional manner to ensure total guest satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

· Promptly answer Room Service calls, announce any specials, promote menu items and answer questions regarding preparation methods.

· Document orders; repeat items back to callers to ensure accuracy and quote expected arrival time per set standards with speed and accuracy.

· Immediately input order information into POS, allowing kitchen staff to begin preparation; note any special requests clearly.

· Provide Server a hard copy of check to be delivered with order.

· Assist service staff during peak periods by preparing trays and generally assisting with all efforts to ensure prompt delivery.

· Respond to guest complaints in a positive manner, negotiate a compromise and implement a solution satisfactory to the guest.

· Maintain clean and organized workstation and partake in cleaning throughout the department.

· Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance coming to his/ her attention, corrective action could be taken when appropriate.

· Perform other duties as requested by supervisor

· Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Activities include standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, handling, lifting, carrying, seeing, hearing, talking, walking.

· Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull minimum of 20 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

· Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, alcohol and wine knowledge, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.

· Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items and up sell additional items.

· Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate preparation methods.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

· Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Prior hospitality experience preferred.

· Experience in Private Kitchen order taking is preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

None

NOTE:

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor. Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise, each colleague remains, always, an “at will” colleague.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.24 - $25.24 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Food provided
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have hospitality experience?

Experience:

• Order Taking: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pasadena, CA 91106 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pasadena, CA 91106: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25