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October 17, 2024
The Palms Plett
Plettenberg Bay
TEMPORARY
Waiter - Seasonal Contract
Waiter/ Waitress - Seasonal Job Available
Description:
A Waiter/Waitress is a professional who works in restaurants, bars, hotels and other food-serving and drinking establishments. They ensure guests have an excellent dining experience by providing stellar customer service. They greet guests, take meal orders and ensure smooth communication between the dining area and kitchen.
Responsibilities:
Contract length: 4 months
Experience:
Expected Start Date: 2024/11/25
Description:
A Waiter/Waitress is a professional who works in restaurants, bars, hotels and other food-serving and drinking establishments. They ensure guests have an excellent dining experience by providing stellar customer service. They greet guests, take meal orders and ensure smooth communication between the dining area and kitchen.
Responsibilities:
- Greet and escort customers to their tables
- Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
- Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware and glasses
- Inform customers about the day’s specials
- Offer menu recommendations upon request
- Up-sell additional products when appropriate
- Take accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software,order slips or by memorization
- Check customers’ IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
- Communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff
- Serve food and drink orders
- Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems
- Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area
- Deliver checks and collect bill payments
- Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to kitchen for cleaning
- Meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations (e.g. parties)
- Follow all relevant health department regulations
- Provide excellent customer service to guests
- Proven work experience as a Waiter or Waitress for a minimum of 3-5 years
- Hands-on experience with cash register and ordering information system (Pilot experience preferable)
- Basic math skills
- Attentiveness and patience for customers
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
- Active listening and effective communication skills
- Team spirit
- Flexibility to work in shifts
- High school diploma; food safety training is a plus
Contract length: 4 months
Experience:
- Waiter/Waitressing: 3 years (Preferred)
- English (Required)
- Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape (Required)
Expected Start Date: 2024/11/25
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