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Room Service Attendant

Residence Inn • Richmond, VA 23233 • Posted 3 days ago

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As a Room Service Attendant at Residence Inn, you will be responsible for delivering food and beverage orders to guest rooms promptly and courteously, ensuring accuracy and guest satisfaction. This role involves order delivery, menu knowledge, guest interaction, order taking, up-selling, service setup, order accuracy, payment processing, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the room service area.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver food and beverage orders to guest rooms in a timely and professional manner, ensuring accuracy and presentation standards are maintained.
  • Have a thorough understanding of the room service menu offerings, including food options, beverage selections, and special promotions.
  • Interact with guests in a friendly and courteous manner while delivering orders, addressing any questions or concerns they may have, and ensuring their satisfaction.
  • Take room service orders over the phone or through the hotel's ordering system, accurately recording guest preferences and special requests.
  • Utilize suggestive selling techniques to promote additional menu items or special offerings to enhance the guest experience and increase sales.
  • Set up trays and dining utensils in guest rooms, ensuring all necessary items are provided for a complete dining experience.
  • Double-check orders before delivery to ensure accuracy and completeness, and verify any special dietary requirements or allergy information provided by guests.
  • Process payment for room service orders, including cash, credit card, or room charge transactions, following established procedures.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the room service area, including storage areas, service carts, and equipment, following sanitation and safety standards.

Qualifications

Required

  • Previous experience in a similar role or in the hospitality industry is preferred but not required.
  • Passion for providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for guests.
  • Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with guests and team members.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order delivery and guest interaction.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift trays or other items weighing up to [X] pounds.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Full Job Description

Organizational Structure:

Department: Operations

Reports To: General Manager

Supervision: none

Pay Structure: Paid Bi-weekly

Who are we looking for?

Are you someone who values teamwork, takes ownership of your role, and is passionate about serving our guests with warmth and hospitality? Shamin Hotels invites you to join our team! Whether you're greeting guests with a friendly smile, assisting them with their needs, or going the extra mile to ensure their stay is nothing short of perfect, your dedication to service excellence will shine through in everything you do. We are seeking candidates with a wide variety of knowledge, skills, and experiences to contribute to our continued success. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we have opportunities for you to grow and excel with us!

Why Should You Work for Shamin Hotels?

Amazing Benefits! In addition to competitive pay, we offer a range of benefits for full-time associates, including health, dental, vision, accident and short and long term disability insurance, pet insurance, gym membership discounts, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Shamin Perk discounts on tickets, rental cars and attractions, footwear discounts, 401K plan with company match, employee discounts at our branded hotels and more!

Endless Opportunities! With over 70 hotels in our portfolio and plans for further expansion, there are endless opportunities for growth and advancement at Shamin Hotels. Whether you're interested in front-line operations, corporate management, or hotel development, we have opportunities for you to shine.

Advancement! We're proud of our track record of promoting from within. At Shamin Hotels, we're committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for our employees to thrive. Join us and be part of a company where your potential is limited only by your ambition. We look forward to welcoming you to the Shamin Hotels family!

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to embark on a rewarding career with Shamin Hotels, we want to hear from you! Please apply here: https://shaminhotels.jobaline.com/

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Position Overview:

As a Room Service Attendant, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional in-room dining experiences for guests staying at our hotel. You will be responsible for delivering food and beverage orders to guest rooms promptly and courteously, ensuring accuracy and guest satisfaction.

Essential Job Functions:

Order Delivery: Deliver food and beverage orders to guest rooms in a timely and professional manner, ensuring accuracy and presentation standards are maintained.
Menu Knowledge: Have a thorough understanding of the room service menu offerings, including food options, beverage selections, and special promotions.
Guest Interaction: Interact with guests in a friendly and courteous manner while delivering orders, addressing any questions or concerns they may have, and ensuring their satisfaction.
Order Taking: Take room service orders over the phone or through the hotel's ordering system, accurately recording guest preferences and special requests.
Up-selling: Utilize suggestive selling techniques to promote additional menu items or special offerings to enhance the guest experience and increase sales.
Service Setup: Set up trays and dining utensils in guest rooms, ensuring all necessary items are provided for a complete dining experience.
Order Accuracy: Double-check orders before delivery to ensure accuracy and completeness, and verify any special dietary requirements or allergy information provided by guests.
Payment Processing: Process payment for room service orders, including cash, credit card, or room charge transactions, following established procedures.
Cleanliness and Organization: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the room service area, including storage areas, service carts, and equipment, following sanitation and safety standards.

Top Requirements:

Team Up: Be Golden, Collaborate and Help Others Succeed.
Own It: Be a role model, Embrace Responsibility and Keep Learning.
Passionately Serve: Be Positive, Care Deeply and Create Memories.

Qualifications:

Previous Experience: Previous experience in a similar role or in the hospitality industry is preferred but not required. We welcome candidates with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Customer Focus: Passion for providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for guests.
Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with guests and team members.
Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order delivery and guest interaction.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift trays or other items weighing up to [X] pounds.
Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Join our team and be a part of delivering exceptional in-room dining experiences to our guests!

About Us:

Founded in 1979, Shamin Hotels is an award-winning hospitality organization with over 9,000 rooms in 76 properties. It is recognized as the largest hotel owner and operator throughout Virginia, as well as one of the top ten hotel owners in the country. Deeply rooted at the forefront of the hospitality industry, Shamin Hotels has assembled a portfolio that spans multiple renowned brands, reflecting its commitment to developing experiential accommodations across many market segments while providing extraordinary experiences for a wide range of guests as well as growth opportunities for its associates. For additional information, please visit www.shaminhotels.com.

Apply Here!: https://shaminhotels.jobaline.com/

Shamin Hotels is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.