Energetic and outgoing professional with dedication to positive guest relations. Passionate about securing new, challenging position within fast paced restaurant. High-volume dining, customer service and cash handling. Able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Possessing excellent memory and aptitude for calculations. Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Food and Beverage Associate
Fortis Hotel Fujairah
Fujairah, Uae
10.2021 - Current
Welcoming, Greeting and Escort guests to their seats .
Taking customer order and delivering food and beverages; Making menu recommendations, answering questions and sharing additional information with restaurant .
Making Buffet Arrangements.
Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
Inform customers about the day's specials .
Up-sell additional products when appropriate .
Take accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software, order slips or by memorization
Check customers' IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff.
Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area.
Deliver checks and collect bill payments.
Meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations (e.g. parties)
Follow all relevant health department regulations.
Provide excellent customer service to guests
Checked in with customers during meals to check orders were received correctly and met guests' expectations.
Processed sales, exchange and refund transactions efficiently to reduce customers waiting times.
Performed accurate cash counts at store opening and closing.
Answer incoming calls to the restaurant and provide appropriate service.
Managed customer lines for minimum wait times and high satisfaction.
Helped customers obtain specialized help for refunds and exchanges.
Expertly handled customers' objections, complaints and comments, ensuring feedback was promptly actioned prior to guests' departure.
Established positive rapport by maintaining convenient contact with VIPs and regular guests throughout their stay.
Developed and delivered efficient management of feedback process to inspire continuous improvement across hotel services.
Encouraged mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
Ensured smooth and efficient running of shift, delivering daily shift briefings to advise team of special events or VIP guests.
Professional phone etiquette; able to handle multiple phone calls and tasks simultaneously.
Room Service Order Taker
Fortis Hotel
Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates
04.2022 - Current
Answer telephone using courteous, efficient telephone etiquette while obtaining all information necessary to process the guest's order according to Four Seasons Standards, describe the selection of food & beverage menu items to guests by offering interesting, and vivid descriptions of each item's, origin, taste, and preparation methods
Communicate guest orders including any special needs or requests to the kitchen using the hotel's point-of-sales system; check completed kitchen orders with the guest's original order; coordinate delivery of items to the guestroom by Room Service Servers in a timely manner to ensure proper food quality; properly and accurately close guest checks; record guest charges and gratuities
Anticipate guest needs, ascertain satisfaction, and offer suggestions, and respond urgently and appropriately to guest concerns and requests
Coordinate amenity deliver by ensuring that all requests are received, filed, ordered from kitchen and delivered in a prompt and accurate fashion
Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors
Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
Communicate over the telephone in the standard manner to promote a high degree of guest's satisfaction
Collects money by cash or credit card payments and post the bill to room.
Guest Relations Executive
Vistara Lounge IGI Airport, New Delhi
New Delhi, India
01.2020 - 05.2020
To greet each guest, who enters through the main door, with a warm smile and make every effort to address by their name. To give a warm welcome and sincere farewell to guests arriving.
Escort them to the VIP lounge after verifying their access permissions.
Notified guests to flight arrivals and departures.
Informed guests of all different membership options.
Supported team members in handling complex guest enquiries and concerns.
Ensured smooth and efficient running of shift, delivering daily shift briefings to advise team of special events or VIP guests.
Assist with all other needs for customer satisfaction.
Expertly handled customers' objections, complaints and comments, ensuring feedback was promptly actioned prior to guests' departure.
Coordinated efficiently with departments to champion consistently high level customer service.
Food And Beverage Server
The Forestta Restaurant - Gurgaon
Gurgaon, India
05.2019 - 12.2019
Ensure the guest feels important and welcome in the restaurant.
Checked in guests served drinks and food.
Optimised guest experience, checking in with guests to assure satisfaction with each course and beverage.
Smoothened shift transitions by resetting F&B areas for next service.
Shared menu knowledge to effectively assist guests with questions and special requests.
Reduced guest risks by understanding and clearly communicating allergies and intolerances.
Checked on tables to ensure guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled additional requests.
Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in timely, friendly manner.
Education
Diploma of Education - AVIATION ,HOSPITALITY AND RETAILS
AUSTIN INSTITUTES
JALANDHAR , PUNJAB
05.2018 - 05.2019
12TH - COMMERCE
GOVT.SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL PADDI SURA SINGH
PUNJAB, INDIA
04.2017 - 03.2018
Skills
Credit and debit processing
Sales techniques
Product inventory maintenance
Customers advising
Service knowledge
Point Of Sale system operation
Spirits knowledge
Cash handling policies
Moving and handling
Microsoft Excel
Complaint handling
Food Hygiene
Complaint resolution
Languages
English
Native
Hindi
Native
Punjabi
Native
Affiliations
Playing Chess
Playing Cricket
Listening Music
Timeline
Room Service Order Taker
Fortis Hotel
04.2022 - Current
Food and Beverage Associate
Fortis Hotel Fujairah
10.2021 - Current
Guest Relations Executive
Vistara Lounge IGI Airport, New Delhi
01.2020 - 05.2020
Food And Beverage Server
The Forestta Restaurant - Gurgaon
05.2019 - 12.2019
Diploma of Education - AVIATION ,HOSPITALITY AND RETAILS
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