Waiting StaffCategory: Business
Article posted by: Jon Richards
Waiting Staff are responsible for looking after and serving customers in hotels, restaurants, clubs, cocktail bars, etc.
Their main activities also include:
Ensuring customers are of age to able to enjoy alcohol on the premises. This can involve asking for age verification identification.
Setting and laying tables.
Showing customers to their tables.
Taking coats and cloaks to cloakrooms if needed.
Presenting menus to customers.
Making recommendations on menu items, and providing information on the content and preparation methods of the food.
Advising customers about specials and other offers.
Taking orders.
Serving food and drink.
Making sure customers are happy and enjoying their meals and drinks.
Taking used plates, dishes and cutlery to be washed up.
Dealing with any arising problems.
Compiling itemised bills.
Handling payments.
Ensuring supplies are well maintained.
Answering queries.
Wearing uniforms and always being of smart appearance.
Following all health, safety and hygiene regulations.
Managing queues.
Providing extra assistance for the disabled or elderly.
Enforcing dress codes.
Being security conscious.
Reporting all unexpected incidents.
Waiting work is not a 9 to 5 way to earn a living. Waiting Staff can be on duty during evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
In smaller establishments, Waiting Staff will also help with kitchens, bar, housekeeping, maintenance, leisure areas or storage areas.
There are many opportunities in establishments across the UK. Some work can be seasonal or dependent on other situations, such as a major event in a town or area.
Salaries for Waiting Staff are around £10000 per year plus tips. Experience of the hospitality industry is also a great help, along with the ability to converse in other languages.
Waiting Staff can be appointed via promotion from other hotel based jobs. In larger hotels, and hotels which are part of large chains, they can gain experience and undertake additional training to move up the ladder to senior positions.
Suitable vacancies tend to be advertised in trade magazines, newspapers or on specific establishment websites.
Posted By: Jon Richards
Web: http://www.bristoljobs.co.uk
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