Permanent
Food and Beverage Supervisor - Kenya
Wilderness
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About this role
Employer: Wilderness
PRIMARY PURPOSE
To ensure guests have a positive experience at the camp by exhibiting excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and supervising waiters in their roles that include: greeting guests, taking their orders, communicating with members of the kitchen about orders and timely service of both meals and beverages to guests.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Duty allocation and preparing of the staff leave/off schedule.
+ A personal practice of professional and clear communication skills, maintaining supervisors image using the appropriate approach and ensuring fairness and respect to all.
+ Ensure that punctuality, appearance and personal grooming of staff are as at expected highest standard.
+ Eliminate hazard working conditions and practice.
+ Keep records and special cases of indiscipline and report to the Restaurant Manager.
+ Keep records and special cases of indiscipline and report to the Restaurant Manager.
+ Oversee a clean and tidy dining area including the floor, furniture and fittings.
+ Oversee and supervise preparation of tables by setting up linen, silverware and glassware
+ Oversee table allocation based on guests inhouse and requests.
+ Greet and escort guests to their tables
+ Supervise menu presentation as well as provide detailed information when asked (e.g., about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
+ Ensure that the waiters are well informed about the day’s specials
+ Offer menu recommendations upon request
+ Up-sell additional products when appropriate
+ Ensure that the waiters take accurate food and drinks orders
+ Ensure that the waiter communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff
+ Supervise timely service of food and drink ordered
+ Oversee checking of dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems
+ Ensure prompt clearance of plates, glasses and silverware to the kitchen for cleaning
+ Provide excellent customer service
+ Always strive towards best customer satisfaction
+ Adhere to all relevant customer service guidelines & relevant HACCP/ health rules & regulations
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
+ A minimum of Food & Beverage Service & Sales course from a reputable college
+ Strong leadership & organizational skills
+ Problem Solving Skills
+ A minimum of two (2) year experience in a similar position.
+ Good communication skills both verbal & written. foreign language is an added advantage
+ Computer skills
Interests: -A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation and can relate personally to “Our journeys change lives”.