Club Lounge Food & Beverage Attendant (Full-Time) l InterContinental Miami Downtown
Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: United States, Florida, Miami
Hotel: Miami (MIAHA), 100 Chopin Plaza, 33131
Job number: 131533
About us:
As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.
At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:
- Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
- Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.
- Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.
A Shining Star Among Downtown Miami Hotels, the InterContinental Miami features the city's premier accommodations, convention, and meeting facilities. Overlooking sparkling Biscayne Bay, we provide a secure, inviting environment in a well-established area of the city. Priding ourselves on being ONE GREAT TEAM, eight year in a row honored one of the TOP WORKPLACES of South Florida by the Sun Sentinel.
Your day to day:
As a Club Lounge Food & Beverage Attendant, you will ensure the overall condition of the Club lounge is impeccable, and the set-up, presentation and the quality of food offerings are up to the standards and expectation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features and services, hours of operation.
- Set up workstation with necessary supplies; maintain cleanliness throughout shift.
- Promote positive guest relations to all individuals approaching the Club Lounge at all times.
- Ensure breakfast is setup in a timely manner an according to specifications.
- Coordinate correct breakdown of Breakfast and prepare mise-en-place for teatime.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain complete knowledge and comply with all hotel and departmental policies and procedures.
- Arrange for pastries be brought up to the Lounge in timely manner for teatime.
- Prepare proper set up for Happy hour according to departmental standards.
- Ensure all guests’ requirements during happy hour, waiting on tables, replenishing of the food served during happy hour.
- Complete correct break down of happy hour and proper set up for breakfast for the next day.
- Ensure the Club Minibar is always stocked in a timely fashion.
- Accommodate all requests for information in a congenial manner.
- Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
- Inspect, plan and ensure that all materials and equipment are in complete readiness for service; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
- Adhere to hotel requirements for guest/employee accidents or injuries and in emergency situations.
- Ensure security of guest room access.
- Coordinate amenities with Room Service, ensuring timely delivery.
- Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on hotel premises and contact Security to escort off property where necessary.
- Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale.
- Complete work orders for maintenance repairs and submit to Engineering. Contact Engineering directly for urgent repairs.
- Always maintain the coffee machine neat, tidy and ready for use.
- Prepare setup table for breakfast for the next day.
- The conference room has to be always neat, tidy and ready to be occupied according to company standards.
- Document pertinent information in department logbook.
- Double check cleanliness of coolers, food rotation & food quality.
- Inspect food presentation during daily breakfast and happy hours and address any issues directly to F&B.
- Inventory of daily transfers from F&B.
- Manage inventory and rotate items in the Club cage.
- Keep track of what have been received and pending.
- Inspect amenity presentation before the amenity is sent out to the VIPs room.
What we need from you:
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum:
- High school graduate
- Previous experience in Food & Beverage, Guest Services.
- Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding, both in person and by telephone.
- Ability to provide legible written communication to a high standard.
This job requires ability to perform the following:
- Carrying, lifting and/or pushing items weighing in excess of 150+ pounds
- Communicating with other people
Other:
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training
- Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
- Problem solving, reasoning, and organizational abilities are used often.
- Ability to communicate in a second language (Spanish or French) is preferred.
This position may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays and requires flexible/alternating schedules, due to business needs and groups/events.
What we offer:
In return we will give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.
IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/ Females/ Veterans/ Disabled.
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