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Dubai - UAE

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Nationality

Emirati

Gender

Male

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities

  • Handle all food and beverage reservations, including processing requests, managing booking systems, and ensuring accuracy of reservation details. Accommodate special requests and modifications as needed.
  • Proactively handle customer queries offering personalized recommendations and assistance to enhance their dining experience through telephone and email
  • Contribute to revenue objectives through maximizing booking conversions
  • Where appropriate, promote and upsell special events, seasonal menus, and exclusive offers to guests, enhancing their dining experience and driving revenue.
  • Ensure group and event booking requests are completed and handed to team in agreed time scales.
  • Keep up to date with information and training required to complete role effectively
  • Flexibility to work to demands of the business including rotational shifts
  • Maintain the integrity and accuracy of customer data base
  • Actively demonstrate and comply with IT security and compliance policy
  • Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management

Skills & Qualifications

  • 1-2 years’ experience in high end customer service role and dealing directly with customers face to face or over the phone
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with guests and team members in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Proficiency in table management/reservation management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Fluent in English – spoken and written
  • Additional languages are desirable (especially Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, German, French, Spanish)
  • Knowledge of food and beverage operations and an understanding of dining preferences and trends is advantageous
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with guests and colleagues
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Desired candidate profile

  • Leadership and Management Skills

    • Team Leadership: Ability to motivate, guide, and manage a team of staff to deliver exceptional service.
    • Conflict Resolution: Skilled at handling staff or guest complaints or conflicts in a calm, professional manner, ensuring that situations are resolved without escalating.
  • Customer Service Excellence

    • Guest Focus: A customer-centric attitude, with the ability to anticipate guest needs and resolve issues quickly to ensure a positive experience.
    • Empathy: The ability to listen and understand both customer and employee concerns, offering solutions that satisfy all parties.
  • Strong Communication Skills

    • Clear Communication: The ability to communicate expectations, tasks, and instructions clearly and concisely to the team.
    • Multitasking: Effective communication in high-pressure situations, particularly during busy shifts, ensuring that information is passed between kitchen and service staff quickly.
  • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

    • Quick Thinking: Being able to make decisions quickly, whether handling a guest complaint, managing a staff issue, or adjusting service based on changing conditions.
    • Critical Thinking: The ability to assess operational challenges, identify solutions, and implement changes to improve the workflow or guest experience.
  • Financial and Budget Management

    • Cost Control: Knowledge of food and beverage cost control and the ability to monitor margins, adjust pricing, and reduce waste.
    • Profit Maximization: Ability to drive revenue through upselling, special promotions, and enhancing the guest experience to increase repeat business.
  • Attention to Detail

    • Consistency: Ensuring the food, beverage, and service quality remains consistent with the standards set by the establishment.
    • Operational Oversight: Keeping an eye on the small details that contribute to a smooth operation, such as timely service, cleanliness, and appropriate stock levels.

Employment Type

Full-time

Department / Functional Area

Hospitality

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