Participates
in the development of business strategies for In Room Dinning which are aligned with
the overall objectives of the hotel:
- Develops and implements
business strategies for department.
- Monitors status regularly and
adjusts strategies as appropriate.
- Develops and implements
strategies for the assigned Food and Beverage outlets that support achievement
of the hotel’s goals.
- Communicates effectively with
the Food and Beverage Manager on all Food and Beverage issues, staffing,
marketing, etc..
- Addresses customer concerns in
a timely manner.
Develops
and implements strategies to achieve revenue and profit goals:
- Assists in the development of
the marketing plan for the outlet.
- Develops and implements
special promotions and employee incentives.
- Provides employees with
current up-to-date information on menu offerings.
- Increase sales by coaching
employees on effective sales techniques.
- Maximises productivity by
using forecasting techniques to adjust scheduling.
Manages
the operation of assigned restaurants and/or lounges:
- Co-ordinates the setup of In Room Dinning in accordance with Brand standards.
- Confirms daily specials and
new menu additions with Executive Chef.
- Manages the food and beverage
service provided in assigned outlet; coach employees on effective service
and food presentation techniques.
- Inspects restaurants and
lounge areas on an on-going basis and take appropriate steps to ensure
facilities meet or exceed the hotel’s standards at all times.
- Leads monthly staff meetings;
conducts daily pre-shift meetings to discuss specials, house count,
reservations and new menu items.
- Assists in quarterly
inventories.
- Works closely with Executive
Chef to develop menu pricing for beverage products.
- Assists when required with
cost breakdowns on food and beverage functions.
- Works in conjunction with the
Human Resources Department to ensure that all HR initiatives, both at
corporate and hotel level are implemented and adhered to in a pro-active
and professional manner.
- Ensures procurement
procedures are conducted through the use of Hotel’s Purchase Order System
and ensures that the Food and Beverage Manager has signed off.
- Examine all beverage
invoices, verifying quantities ordered and received against the par levels
and purchase orders; compares quoted prices to invoice prices. All invoices are to be recorded.
- Ensure all linen orders correspond
to actual orders.
- Maintains the quality of
linen, and its use.
- Verifies the extensions on
beverage invoices on a selective basis and checks invoice unit cost to
match them with the market quotation sheets.
Maintains
cost percentages on a daily basis for beverage:
- Maintains liquor storeroom
perpetual inventory.
- Supervises and assists on the
taking of all food and beverage inventories.
- Conducts monthly stock take.
Maintains
safe working conditions within department and hotel
- Ensure that all employees
follow safety rules and procedures.
- Takes corrective action where
required to improve safety of work areas.
- Is responsible for the
correct and safe use, storage, security, maintenance and cleanliness of
all assets in the department. E.g.
silverware, glassware, tables, chairs, etc...
Provide
employees with the information needed to perform their job effectively:
- Recruits and selects
qualified candidates.
- Orients employees to the
department and hotel and provides on-the-job training on job
responsibilities.
- Prioritises and assigns work.
- Provides feedback to the
employee and Department Manager on the employee’s work performance of job
responsibilities.
Create
100% guest satisfaction by providing ‘Yes I Can’ genuine hospitality and by
exceeding guest expectations:
- Communicates and demonstrates
‘Yes I Can’ service to other employees.
- Ensures that employees
provide ‘Yes I Can’ genuine hospitality and teamwork on an on-going basis.
- Uses teamwork to support
guests and employees.
- Seeks opportunities to
improve the customer experience by seeking customer feedback and reviewing
management reports and developing strategies to improve department and
hotel services.
- Provides employees with the
tools, training and environment they need to deliver ‘Yes I Can’ service
and teamwork.