ROOM SERVICE SERVER

JOB SUMMARY

The Room Service Server is responsible for receiving orders, preparing orders and delivering items to guestrooms in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must be able work well in stressful, high-pressure situations, including ability to handle guest objections and disputes to satisfactory results.
• Must be able to show initiative in job performance, including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
• Must be able to work and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

Essential:

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Expotel Hospitality Service standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
• Comply at all times with Expotel Hospitality Service standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Prepare station in anticipation of the day’s business. Stock work areas with china, glassware, linen, coffee pots, napkins and ensure that stock is clean and polished.
• Check VIP list, and communicate orders to the kitchen and the next room service shift.
• Set trays and tables according to established standards.
• Deliver orders according to established standards.
• Retrieve trays on a timely basis.
• Ensure quality of food and beverage being delivered and communicate with Manager/Captain/Kitchen.
• Prepare and deliver amenities. Replenish as needed.
• Call all guest before delivery of order.
• Perform opening and closing duties according to established side-work checklist.
• Have a thorough knowledge of menus and current specials and upsell items to guests.
• Assist order taker in the answering of the telephone while maintaining the established standards.

Marginal:

• Communicate guest needs to proper department.
• Handle guest’s complaints and communicate to management.
• Attend meetings/training as required by management.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.