Restaurant Host (Only Saudis)

Department: Food & Beverage Location: Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar Description The overall scope of the job includes serving food and beverages to guests in the assigned outlet, providing a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service consistent with the standards of the hotel and in line with Kempinski’s DNA values in order to encourage sales and maximize guest satisfaction. Key Responsibilities • Responsible to Assistant Restaurant Manager / Restaurant Manager • Report to duty punctually wearing the correct uniform, clean and well pressed including appropriate shoes (polished) and nametag at all times according to the hotels dress code & Kempinski grooming standards, maintaining a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times. • A courteous, professional and efficient service is provided at all times. • All duties and tasks are performed as per the tasks required at the outlet. • Be knowledgeable of all services and products offered by the hotel. • Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all food and beverage items offered by the department assigned. • Have the knowledge and understanding to explain and perform upselling all items offered by the department assigned as well as offering alternatives. • Monitor operating supplies, equipment and reduce spoilage and wastage successfully. • Ensure that the place of work and surrounding area is kept clean and organized at all times. • Successfully perform opening and closing procedures established for the assigned outlet • Handle guest enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints and feedback to supervisors. • Report guest complaints immediately to the supervisors and ensuring follow up is performed with the guest. • Be knowledgeable to operate the existing POS system based on the trained responsibility level as assigned in the department. • Understand and strictly adhere to the rules & regulations established in the hotel’s policy manual and the hotel’s policy on fire, hygiene, health & safety. • Maintain a good rapport and work relation with staff in the assigned department and within the hotel. • Attend and contribute to all staff meetings, departmental trainings and hotel initiated trainings scheduled. • Undertake reasonable tasks and secondary duties as assigned by the Department Head. • Respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the hotel management. • Assist in carrying out scheduled inventories of products and operating equipment. • Perform any other assigned reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned. • Project at all times a positive and motivated attitude and exercise self-control. • Maintain and update the restaurants guest history. • Maintain a legible and up to date reservation book. • Maintain and coordinate the printing of the respective restaurant menus. • Maintain excellent communication to all related departments i.e • Guest Services and Concierge departments • Restaurant Reservations • All other F&B outlets, In Room dining and Banquet Service • Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel. Show more Show less