Roles and responsibilities
1. Customer Service Skills
- Communication: The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers, colleagues, and management.
- Active Listening: Paying attention to customers’ needs, preferences, and feedback to provide exceptional service.
- Problem-Solving: Addressing customer complaints or issues quickly and professionally to ensure satisfaction.
2. Knowledge of Food and Beverages
- Menu Knowledge: Understanding the menu thoroughly, including ingredients, preparation methods, and the ability to answer questions about food and drinks.
- Food Safety and Hygiene: Knowledge of safe food handling, preparation, and storage practices to ensure customer safety and satisfaction.
3. Physical Stamina and Dexterity
- Multitasking: Ability to handle multiple tables or tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical Endurance: F&B attendants are often on their feet for long periods and may need to lift heavy trays or equipment.
- Coordination: Carrying multiple plates or drinks and serving them without spillage or error.
4. Attention to Detail
- Accuracy: Ensuring orders are taken and served correctly, and customers receive the right items.
- Cleanliness: Keeping the dining area neat and clean, including tables, floors, and utensils.
5. Teamwork
- Collaboration: Working well with colleagues in the kitchen, bar, and other areas to provide seamless service.
- Flexibility: Adapting to different roles and supporting others when needed.
6. Sales Skills
- Upselling: Recommending additional items such as desserts, drinks, or specials to increase the check size.
- Promoting Specials: Being knowledgeable about the restaurant’s promotions or specials and sharing that information with customers.
7. Time Management
- Efficiency: Managing time effectively to ensure all customers are served promptly without compromising quality.
- Prioritization: Recognizing which tasks are urgent and which can wait to ensure smooth service.
8. Positive Attitude and Professionalism
- Friendly Demeanor: Always maintaining a positive, approachable attitude even in busy or stressful situations.
- Professional Appearance: Presenting oneself neatly, following uniform guidelines, and maintaining hygiene standards.
9. Cash Handling and POS System Operation
- Cash Management: Handling payments, making change, and processing credit/debit card transactions accurately.
- POS Systems: Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems to enter orders and process payments quickly.
Desired candidate profile
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A Food & Beverage (F&B) Attendant is responsible for serving food and drinks to customers, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. The skills required for this role are varied, as it involves a combination of technical, customer service, and interpersonal abilities. Here are some of the key skills that an F&B Attendant should possess:
- Welcomes guests and provides a high standard of restaurant service.
- Contributes globally to guest satisfaction through the quality of his/her work and exemplary behaviour.
- Helps increase the restaurant's revenue through his/her sales efforts.
- Promotes the F&B offer.
- Offers an attentive service to guests, adapting to any constraints.
Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
- Candidate must have previous F&B Experience
- Warm and caring personality
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team with minimum supervision
- Ability to anticipate and focus attention on guest needs, being professional and welcoming