Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels:

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

 

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

 

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Location:

 

Situated at the end of famed Canal Street, The Westin New Orleans offers stunning views of the mighty Mississippi River and the French Quarter. Guests are just steps from the Shops at Canal Place and Harrah’s Casino and a short walk to the excitement of Bourbon Street and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The hotel features 462 rooms and suites, including a Presidential Suite, with Westin's signature Heavenly® bedding, 34,000-sq-ft of event space, a fully equipped WestinWORKOUT fitness center, a lobby bar Observatory 11 with the best view of the French Quarter anywhere, and a new restaurant Bistro at the Bend.

 

 

Overview:

The Room Service Server is responsible for receiving orders, preparing orders and delivering items to guestrooms in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Prepare station in anticipation of the day’s business. Stock work areas with china, glassware, linen, coffee pots, napkins and ensure that stock is clean and polished.
• Set-up and deliver all VIP amenities.
• Set-up and deliver all food and beverage orders in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and policies as prescribed by Highgate Standards.
• Answer the telephone according to standards.
• Be familiar with the operation of the P.O.S system.
• Deliver orders according to established standards.
• Breakdown trays of soiled dishes and linen in the dishroom according to established standards.
• Conduct floor sweeps and retrieve all food and beverage trays in order to maintain established sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure quality of food & beverage being delivered and communicate with Manager/Kitchen.
• Prepare and deliver amenities. Replenish as needed.
• Call all guests before delivery of order.
• Have a thorough knowledge of menus and current specials and up-sell items to guests.
• Perform opening and closing procedures and side-work duties according to station rotation assignment, established checklist, and hotel's operating policies and procedures.
• Perform cashiering functions by closing checks and preparing end of shift paperwork.
• Respond to customer needs, issues, comments and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales.  Report all communications to immediate shift supervisor.
• Perform all cash handling responsibilities in accordance with Highgate policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with the organization of the Restaurant(s), lounge, and Room Service and know the function of each job position.
• Service guests with all food and beverage requirements in an attentive, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Communicate guest needs to proper department.
• Handle guest’s complaints and communicate to management.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.