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Waitress / Waiter
Free Paradise Resort • Minuwangoda
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Job Overview
The Waitress/Waiter plays a pivotal role in delivering exemplary dining experiences that align with the establishment's mission of providing outstanding customer service. This position is integral to maintaining high standards of food and beverage service, enhancing guest satisfaction, and driving repeat patronage. The Waitress/Waiter serves as a key interface between the kitchen and the dining area, embodying the brand's values while ensuring operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver and present a diverse menu to diners, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of food offerings and beverage pairings.
- Anticipate and respond promptly to guests’ needs, fostering a welcoming and comfortable dining atmosphere.
- Accurately take orders and relay them to kitchen staff, ensuring precision in dietary preferences and special requests.
- Monitor table settings, ensuring cleanliness and readiness before and during service.
- Facilitate timely service and table turnover while maintaining the overall dining pace to enhance guest experience.
- Handle transactions with accuracy, including processing payments and managing tips discreetly.
- Collaborate closely with other team members to uphold operational standards and support a cohesive dining environment.
- Address guest complaints or concerns with tact and urgency, ensuring resolution and satisfaction.
- Participate in regular training programs on menu updates, service techniques, and health and safety protocols.
- Conduct periodic inventory checks of supplies and report any discrepancies to management.
- Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organized workspace.
- Contribute to promotional activities and events, providing feedback for menu improvements and promotional strategies.
Objectives:
- Achieve a minimum guest satisfaction score of 90% on post-dining surveys within the first year of employment.
- Maintain an average table turnover rate of no less than 30 minutes during peak service times.
- Demonstrate proficiency in upselling techniques, increasing average check size by 15% within six months.
- Successfully resolve at least 95% of guest complaints on the first interaction to enhance customer retention.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification in hospitality or food service highly regarded.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Strong knowledge of food and beverage safety procedures and best practices.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage diverse clientele.
- Proficiency in point-of-sale (POS) systems and basic math skills for transaction handling.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, in a high-pressure environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver and present a diverse menu to diners, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of food offerings and beverage pairings.
- Anticipate and respond promptly to guests’ needs, fostering a welcoming and comfortable dining atmosphere.
- Accurately take orders and relay them to kitchen staff, ensuring precision in dietary preferences and special requests.
- Monitor table settings, ensuring cleanliness and readiness before and during service.
- Facilitate timely service and table turnover while maintaining the overall dining pace to enhance guest experience.
- Handle transactions with accuracy, including processing payments and managing tips discreetly.
- Collaborate closely with other team members to uphold operational standards and support a cohesive dining environment.
- Address guest complaints or concerns with tact and urgency, ensuring resolution and satisfaction.
- Participate in regular training programs on menu updates, service techniques, and health and safety protocols.
- Conduct periodic inventory checks of supplies and report any discrepancies to management.
- Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organized workspace.
- Contribute to promotional activities and events, providing feedback for menu improvements and promotional strategies.
Objectives:
- Achieve a minimum guest satisfaction score of 90% on post-dining surveys within the first year of employment.
- Maintain an average table turnover rate of no less than 30 minutes during peak service times.
- Demonstrate proficiency in upselling techniques, increasing average check size by 15% within six months.
- Successfully resolve at least 95% of guest complaints on the first interaction to enhance customer retention.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification in hospitality or food service highly regarded.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Strong knowledge of food and beverage safety procedures and best practices.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage diverse clientele.
- Proficiency in point-of-sale (POS) systems and basic math skills for transaction handling.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, in a high-pressure environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Waitress/Waiter, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service by taking orders, serving food and beverages, and ensuring guest satisfaction in a fast-paced dining environment. Your role is crucial in enhancing the overall dining experience, driving repeat business and contributing to the establishment's reputation and revenue growth. Effective communication and teamwork are essential to streamline operations and maintain a welcoming atmosphere.
Pre-screening Questions
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Waitress / Waiter
Free Paradise Resort
Expires on: Oct 30, 2026
Salary
Negotiable
Job Type
Full-time
Expiry Date
30 Oct 2026