Order Taker

Fairmont is a place where the well-being of our guests is our main priority. We will emotionally engage the local and international community, anticipate and exceed their wishes and needs, thus creating guests for life. Our Food and Beverage outlets will capture the attention of global media, making it the first choice for international awards and social events and becoming the benchmark for Local and international Food & Beverage industry.   Our financial success will strengthen the food and beverage reputation amongst current and new owners, by achieving Top Line Revenue and high EBITA surpassing their budget expectations. It is our responsibility and commitment to give back to the community by being a true heartist Ambassador. Our Motto Gracious with people, ruthless with standards and hungry for more. Grooming Our appearance is a statement of who we are. Our grooming should create a professional image at work that is why our every team member needs to follow the grooming standards at all the time. Personal Attributes • Motivator & role model • Positive attitude and well spoken • Result driven • Displays initiative • Commitment to professional values • Team creator • Customer / people oriented • Creative / open-minded Key Deliverables and Responsibilities • Ensure correct grooming standards are followed at all times • Exceed guest satisfaction by knowing preferences and update profiles • Maintain detailed knowledge of the restaurant menu & daily specials at all times • Ensures that under no circumstances the telephones are unattended and practice impeccable telephone manners • Performs cashier duties, if the situation calls for • Takes reservations for other outlets during break times, if the situation requires • Assures the well-being of all guests by maintaining a close and friendly, yet discrete contact on the phone • Directly involved in the order taking and order placing process while dealing with guest requests and orders, courteously, efficiently and promptly • Following up restaurants financial, LQA, TrustYou and Forbes targets on a daily basis • Anticipate and service of guests' requirements at all times • Following up daily financial targets of area/division • To feel empowered and accountable within the work place • Keep manager on duty updated of any guest feedback so they can update the Glitch Report • Maintains the HACCP & FIFO standards as required by the regional governing body • Follow Hotel Evacuation Policy in case of an Emergency • Attend all necessary briefings and training sessions as instructed by the Manager • Handle financial procedures according to guidelines set by the finance department • Identify potential problems and anticipate guest needs, ask for assistance before service breakdown occurs • Perform any duties and special projects as requested by management whether in your own department or any other department in the hotel • All issues and negative guest feedbacks needs to be properly reported on glitch system • Follow care program at all times, and report issues through the system to maintenance