Head Waiter

Job description / Role

Head Waiter

At Movenpick -JVT Managed by Accor, exceptional service from the beginning to the end, is a hallmark of every dining experience. You will report to the outlet manager and be able to grow your leadership strengths as Head Waiter, where you will ensure outstanding operating results through exciting menu offerings and promotions, an engaged team and consistent guest satisfaction.

What you will be doing:

- Work in close cooperation with the Kitchen and Stewarding as well as the Outlet Cashiers to ensure a smooth running operation
- Conduct regular training sessions with the assigned team in line with the departmental SOP's
- Monitor duty schedules for the respective team
- Ensure the proper appearance and grooming of assigned employees
- Work towards the timely set up of the assigned Food & Beverage outlet, according to the meal settings and in line with the opening hours
- Handle the welcome of arriving guests and their seating through the hostess and take over, if she is not available
- Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with the outlet patrons to ensure their well-being
- Familiar with the outlets menu, promotional activities and other relevant issues concerning the outlet and the hotel
- Contribute to meet and maximize the monthly revenue budget for the respective outlet

Requirements

Your experience and skills include:

- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Refined verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong multi-tasking and problem solving abilities
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

- Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
- Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
- To keep our employees and the general public safe from the threat of COVID-19 .

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

- We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.