Company Description

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Serenity Spa Dubai - The Art Of Well Being and the Fairmont Falcons Kids’ Club.

Job Description

• Always greets and welcomes guests promptly in a warm and friendly manner.
• Always thanks and gives fond farewell to guests conveying anticipation for their next visit.
• Assists guest with table reservation.
• Assists guest while seating.
• Ensures guests are served within specified time.
• Has a good knowledge of menu and presentation standards.
• Speaks with guests and staff using clear and professional language, and answer phone calls using appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Is able to answer any questions regarding menu and assist with menu selections.
• Is able to anticipate any unexpected guest need and reacts promptly and tactfully.
• Always applies service techniques correctly at all times, and serving Food & Beverage items with enthusiasm.
• Serves food courses and beverages to guests.
• Sets tables according to type of event and service standards.
• Records transaction / orders in Point of Sales systems at the time of order.
• Communicates with the kitchen regarding any menu questions, the length of wait and product availability.
• Communicates additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen.
• Checks with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.
• Is responsible for clearing, collecting and returning food and beverage items to proper area.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas, china, glass, etc. throughout the shift.
• Reviews order dockets ensuring accurate and timely preparations for order requirements accordingly.
• Presents accurate final bill to guest and process payment.
• Performs shift closing on the Point of sales terminal and tally cash and credit card settlements.
• Ensures that the restaurant is always kept clean and organized, at both the front as well as the back of house areas.
• Ensures that hotel brand standards and SOP's are consistently implemented.
• Works with fellow staffs and manager to ensure that the restaurant achieves its full potential.
• Completes the daily responsibilities that are set for each individual shift.
• Completes closing duties, including restocking items, turning off lights, etc.
• Conducts monthly inventory checks on all operating equipment and supplies.
• Take an active role in coaching and developing junior staff.
• Performs any other duties related to food and beverage service assigned by the manager.
• Assists Assistant Manager/Manager in conducting daily shift briefings to update and disseminate relevant information to colleagues
• Helps minimize waste, breakages and mishandling of supplies and equipment
  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English
• Experienced in all aspects of restaurants service
• Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
• Excellent leader and trainer with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to motivate employees to work as a team effectively and productively
• Must possess good communication skills for dealing with diverse staff
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
• Should have pleasing personality.
• Excellent guest service skill.
• Good knowledge of food and beverage service.
• Able to stand for long hours and work in the heat the whole shift, as this role will be based in our Pool & Beach
• Passion for guest service
  
  

Additional Information

Visa Requirements:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai.

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