In Room Dining Waiter / Waitress

We are looking for an Outlet Waiterto join our team at Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, set to open in Summer 2023.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino will be located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking landscapes in the Mediterranean, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport.

The beachfront resort will be part of the sustainable resort destination of Costa Navarino, a well-established tourism destination which includes 3 other resorts. It will comprise 99 guest rooms, including 48 pool villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with five

restaurants and bars.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino will position itself as an exclusive resort hideaway in Greece, providing the best of barefoot luxury art of living.

The Assistant Outlet Manager will be responsible for the smooth running of each shift and to deliver service excellence.

The IRD Waiter will be responsible for the following:

• To ensure that the uniform provided is kept clean, presentable and in good condition, ensuring that personal appearance and hygiene standards are an example for the team and demonstrate a professional image for our guests.
• To ensure that mise en place is completed shift to shift and during service in order to provide an efficient service.
• To ensure a full knowledge of the In Room Dining menu and wine list in order to respond or amend guests requests to their full satisfaction.
• To ensure that the In Room Dining department is always kept clean and in appropriate order.
• To assist and prepare all amenities in order to deliver them in compliance with our Legendary Quality Standards.
• To prepare all orders in compliance with hotel standards and food & beverage specifications.
• To take orders in a friendly, courteous and efficient manner according to guest requirements and hotel standards.
• To up-sell services and products to our guests always, enhancing service and generating further revenue.
• To ensure that all special requests are communicated to the kitchen and to make checks of all trolleys against guest orders, ensuring accuracy.
• To perform the clearing of all trolleys and trays in the wash service area, ensuring efficient rotation of silver, china and glassware as well as minimising breakage.
• To ensure that mise en place are completed shift to shift and during service in order to provide efficient service.
• To perform all duties relating to the posting and voiding of charges in the InfraSys system, according to hotel procedures providing guests with accurate billing.
• To perform any tasks relating to billing according to hotel service standards and cashiering policies.
• To perform shift changing in InfraSys system according to meal periods ensuring an accurate breakdown of In Room Dining revenues report.
• To respond to all guest complaints immediately, whenever possible, ensuring attempts to amend situations and satisfy guests.
• To log and report any guest comments or complaints to the manager on duty in room service allowing prompt corrective action.
• To assist and prepare all VIP amenities to deliver them in compliance to our Legendary Quality Standards.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• Previous relevant experience.
• To be willing to work a flexible schedule to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks.
• Must be a self-motivator and spread positivity within the team.
• Must work in a safe, prudent, and organized manner.
• Must be able to relate to all levels of Guests and management.
• Can handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Be able to consistently delight and satisfy our Guest.
• Very good communication skills are essential.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Local and international food and beverage awareness is a plus.
• Very good command of spoken English.
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in Greek is a plus.

Benefits

We offer exciting benefits including and not limited to :

• Accommodation walking distance to the Resort/transportation provided
• Medical Private Insurance for all Colleagues
• Complimentary Meals
• Free laundry
• Colleague recognition and reward program
• Learning & Development Program
• Task force Opportunities across the Group of Mandarin Oriental
• Colleague Social events and Wellness programs
• Various discounts provided