Company Description
Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur
Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences
Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.
Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshva and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.
Job Description
Prime Function:
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Ensure to provide proficient and professional Food & Beverage service to the guests by meeting and also exceeding their expectations.
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Welcome the guests by greeting them as per the standards.
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Any matter which may affect the interests of hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management
Key Responsibilities:
People Management
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Respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Ensure to attend to guest complaints, requests or inquiries regarding the food and services.
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Establish and maintain seamless co-ordination & co-operation with all departments of Novotel Pune to ensure maximum cooperation, productivity, morale and guest service.
Financial Management
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Identify optimal, cost effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.
Operational Management
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Responsible for set up of all operating equipments and ensure to inspect linen, and condiments before the service.
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Ensure to be familiar with all dishes on the menu.
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Ensure clearance of all soiled chinaware, glassware, silverware from the guest table and re-set the table for the next arrival
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In the absence of the Food & Beverage Team Leader ensure to take guest orders, advice guests on specials menu options.
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Ensure to be familiar with the property lay out, fire exits and elevator locations.
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Report any equipment malfunction, emergency situations or suspicious persons to the Food & Beverage Team Leader.
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Ensure that breakage, pilferage and spoilage are kept to a bare minimum.
Hygiene / Personal safety / Environment:
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Ensures that the workplace and storage areas remain clean and tidy, and the safety of consumable goods by always respecting HACCP regulations
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Respects the instructions and safety guidelines for the equipment (s)he uses
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Applies the hotel's security regulations (in case of fire etc)
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Respects the hotel's commitments to the "Environment Charter" (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc) and meets Novotel' ISO 14001 environmental commitments as applicable to the role, if the hotel is involved in the programme.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
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Diploma / Secondary school education
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Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage
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Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
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Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
Competencies
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Good communication and customer contact skills
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Service oriented with an eye for details
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Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
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Self-motivated and energetic
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Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
Additional Information
Competencies
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Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
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Good communication and customer contact skills
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Results and service oriented with an eye for details
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Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
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A team player & builder
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A motivator & self-starter
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Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
