Restaurant Attendant

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Position Summary:

Restaurant Attendant will perform the food service functions of dining and the
working area is not limited to specific dining venues onboard. Some examples that are
included but not limited to Room Service, Complimentary Dining Venues,
Windjammer, etc.
While performing routine and expected responsibilities, all restaurant attendants are
engaged in providing courteous and professional service to guests. The duties
described below are performed either personally or through subordinates.

Job skills/Results:

All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with Royal
Caribbean International’s Royal Way Standards, SQM standards, USPH and HACCP
guidelines, environmental, and work place safety policies and procedures. Each
shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various food and
beverage service venues throughout the ship.
In accordance with Royal Caribbean International’s philosophy of Anchored in
Excellence, each employee conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner
at all times. This consists of physical and verbal interactions guests or fellow
shipboard employees and/or in the presence of guest contact and crew areas.
1.Participates in rotational service delivery schedule, working in complimentary
dining venue and various other food and beverage service venues.
2.Observes all established security and guest privacy procedures when delivering to
staterooms.
3.Ensures efficient and seamless service delivery of all meals to guests in their
staterooms.
4.Learns and uses appropriate food and wine terminology and pronunciation, to
enhance the guest’s dining experience. Becomes familiar with menu descriptions and
wine lists in order to discuss items appropriately with guests.
6.Arranges settings on stateroom service trays, per standards
7.Greets guests appropriately when delivering room service order, per standards.
Observes all established security and guest privacy procedures when delivering to
staterooms.
8.Presents both food and beverage to guests; can answer questions regarding food and
beverage items and communicates information to guests per standards. Makes
recommendations to entice guests while meeting management goals (KPIs).
9.Relays order to galley as required and serves courses from galley and beverages
from various locations.
10. Garnishes and decorates dishes as required prior to serving.

11. Enters food and beverage orders in the point-of-sale system.
12. Observes guests to anticipate their needs and responds to any additional requests.
13. Take ownership of maintenance in Guest Corridors when appropriate.
14. Maintains cleanliness and appearance of their working area in accordance with all
USPH and company standards.
15. Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities
as required.
16. Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or
implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee
occupying this position. Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other
job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
17. Actively follows ServSafe responsible service of alcoholic beverages.
18. Carries dirty dishes from respective dining rooms to kitchen/galley. Wipes table
tops and chairs with damp cloth. Replaces soiled table linens (when applicable) and
sets tables with silverware and glassware.

Contributes to Business Performance

· Makes recommendations to entice guests while meeting management goals of
reducing particular inventory stock and/or managing food costs
· Drives revenue by ensuring thorough knowledge of various beverage and
specialty dining options available to guests, securing reservations, based on
guest preferences
· Maintains costs through the proper use, handling and maintenance of supplies
and equipment
· Provides on-the-job leadership and guidance to Assistant Waiters/Waiters to
strengthen their current performance and in preparation for possible
advancement to a Waiter position

Cultivates Customer First

· Demonstrates a passion for customer service excellence and understands the
implications of cultural differences for service requirements
· Follows all The Royal Way with regards to service including greeting and
escorting guests, using guests’ names and observing guests to anticipate needs.

Ensures complete guest satisfaction.

· Takes ownership for guest issues/concerns and follows up to ensure resolution
· Always provides guests with alternatives and avoids using the word “No”

people skills
Demonstrates Passion, Drive and Energy

· Demonstrates pride, passion and commitment to our Royal Way hospitality
philosophy
· Smiles when on duty; is always pleasant and upbeat

Acts with Integrity

· Achieves business results through the delivery of an exceptional customer
service experience, never via the solicitation of ratings

Qualifications (Education, Work Experience, Skills and Abilities):
Hiring Requirements:

· Two year food and/or beverage service experience, preferably in a 4 or 5 star
restaurant. Banquet experience preferred.
· Ability to distinguish soft drink varieties.
· Knowledge of basic buffet food items.
· Ability to apply customer service skills, according to Royal Caribbean
International’s The Royal Way, when interacting with guests and coworkers.
· Ability to follow Ben & Jerry Ice Cream scooping and presentation procedures.
· Completion of high school or basic education equivalency preferred.
Ability to speak additional languages such as Spanish, French, German, Italian,
or Portuguese is preferred.

Internal Candidate Requirements

In addition to the stated hiring requirements, internal candidates are required to
fulfill the following:
· Must fulfill all requirements as stated in “Career Eligibility File”

Language Requirements:

· Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests
· Ability to speak additional languages such as Spanish, French, German,
Italian or Portuguese preferred
· All shipboard employees must be able to communicate in the English
language in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This
includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms
and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests,
supervisors and co-workers.

Physical Requirements:

· While performing the duties of this job, the shipboard employee is regularly
required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; reach with hands
and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
· All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency
lifesaving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as
full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give
instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats.
The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.