Food and Beverage Attendant ~ Pooled (Sun City) at Sun International

Description
Main Purpose of the Job

• The Food & Beverage team will be responsible for delivering hospitality services at the business unit, partnering with key stakeholders to create great customer experiences for guests visiting our properties; contributing to growing hospitality revenues, achieving operational governance and service standards, minimising wastage, and encouraging innovative solutions, in line with Sun standards and regulations.
• The Food & Beverage Attendant, as a member of the this team, will be responsible to prepare and deliver exceptional services to our customers within all F&B areas including restaurant operations; banqueting operations and on the casino floor (where relevant).
• Those in the role will be required to set-up restaurant, conferencing, seminars (if applicable) and banqueting facilities in preparation for service; prepare and serve beverages, and deliver food and beverage services to customers, ensuring that standards are continuously achieved and professionally executed.

Job Complexity

Know How

• Knowledge required involves the practical application of work procedures and processes
• Planning is generally on a short-term daily / weekly basis and within regular activity cycles.
• Communicates, co-ordinates and interacts with others in the value chain to ensure customers receive exceptional experiences
• Manages one's time and resources to ensure that objectives are achieved effectively and on time.

Problem Solving

• Interprets customer requirements in terms of services available and the applicable constraints
• Takes initiative in making decisions which are made within well-defined, somewhat diversified procedures and limits of authority;
• Considers all the facts, options and possible outcomes prior to making decisions;
• Works independently, and is orientated towards solving customer queries.

Accountability

• Takes ownership of customer requests and requirements.
• Follows laid-down policies and procedures at all times, operating in line with rules, regulations, system parameters and internal controls.
• Interprets customer requirements in terms of services available and facilitates operational processes.
• Refers problems falling outside parameters to the team leader/manager for resolution.

Core & Personal behavioral competencies

• Collecting Information
• Assuring Quality
• Creating Customer Experiences
• Relating (connecting; valuing diversity, interacting)
• Collaborating
• Acting with energy and enthusiasm
• Following Procedures & Standards
• Maintaining focus
• Demonstrating initiative
• Building the Sunway Culture

Technical / proficiency competencies

• Food & Beverage Product Knowledge
• Food Service
• Operating equipment use & care
• Beverage / Cocktail Product Knowledge
• Barrister skills
• Beverage service
• Stock control procedures
• Written and Verbal English Communications skills
• Numeracy skills
• Upselling skills
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Cashiering Services

Key Performance Areas

Prepared Work Area

• Prepare mise-en-place, place settings and any other required checks and preparations for service
• Set-up and break down for functions in line with event requirements and start times (when required)
• Identify issues with regards the outlet’s floor appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems
• Check cleanliness of own section or station
• Be aware of and comply with health, safety, hygiene and environmental regulations in the outlets
• Use and store operating equipment in line with specifications and safety regulations
• Participate in stock takes
• Resolve or report on any anomalies to the required standards

Delivered Food Services

• Keep up to date with regards food products, trends and cooking methodologies required to deliver menus
• Take guest orders accurately and timeously
• Place guest orders in the system
• Explain menu items
• Make recommendations with regards food menu items
• Interact with kitchen staff around any special requests
• Deliver food and beverage dishes to customers and present in line with standards
• Be attentive to guest requests
• Clear tables after guests have completed their meal
• Provide billing to guests (where relevant)
• Conduct cash-ups at the end of service (where relevant)
• Leverage opportunities to upsell on promotional items

Prepared & Delivered Beverage Services

• Keep up to date with regards beverage products, trends and drinks methodologies required to deliver menus
• Take guest orders accurately and timeously and place in the system
• Explain menu items and make recommendations with regards beverage menu
• Mix drinks and present beverage in line with guest order and outlet standards
• Clear glasses after guests have completed their drinks
• Provide billing to guests and administer cashiering transactions
• Conduct cash-ups at the end of service
• Complete beverage stock sheets each shift
• Conduct daily stock counts of bar smalls
• Resolve or report on any anomalies to the required standards
• Report on any breakages at the end of the shift
• Leverage opportunities to upsell on promotional items

Customer Engagement

• Connect with all guests by providing them with a warm welcome, greeting them with a friendly smile, acknowledging them on arrival and departure, and ensuring respect at all times
• Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and relevant solutions
• Identifies customers and understand their preferences
• Educate customers on business unit facilities, products, reward programme and current promotions
• Handle any customer complaints, requests and / or suggestions to resolution, escalating if necessary

Requirements
Education, experience and competencies required

• Grade 12 or an equivalent national qualification on the NQ Framework 
• 2 years previous experience as a waiter, bartender or other role in a customer services environment

Work Condition & Special Requirements

• Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements (including weekends, evenings and public holidays)
• Physically able to move operating equipment
• Have an open attitude to perform similar functions in alternative outlets due to operational requirements