Food and Beverage Team Member (SUBSTITUTE/TEMPORARY)

EQX Hotel Management LLC•New York, NY

10d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Equinox Hotels + Resorts is seeking a highly motivated and customer-oriented In Room Dining Team Member to join their team in Hudson Yards, NY. This role involves providing exceptional service to guests, ensuring satisfaction with food and beverage offerings, and maintaining hotel member room bars. The team member will collaborate with colleagues to maintain a clean and organized work environment and ensure timely and efficient preparation and service of food and beverage items. Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are crucial for success.

Requirements

Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, co-workers, and management to their understanding.
Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
Professional attitude, and verbiage in the workplace.
Comfortable speaking with guests, and effectively anticipating guest needs.
Must possess a “Can Do, positive, Have Fun” attitude.
Ability to work flexible schedule (AM, PM, Overnight, Weekends & Holidays).

Nice To Haves

Hospitality service, a plus, but not preferred
Knowledge in POS systems, a plus, but not preferred
High School graduate or equivalent vocational training.
Guest Services experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Always treat guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations.
Be mindful of the importance of personal hygiene and grooming.
Adhere to hotel Health and Safety guidelines.
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Effectively communicate with team members.
Willing to learn and grow.
Ability to anticipate guest needs and create positive guest experiences.
Comfortable speaking with guests and performing multiple job functions to ensure the highest quality of service.
Prepares the food and beverage outlet for service.
Ensures tables/trays are clean and set according to established standards.
Ensures all required supplies, condiments, etc. are properly stocked and organized.
Completes all other established “sidework” as required.
Stocks all guest room minibars according to daily assignment and hotel standards.
Ensures minibar is clean and organized.
Replenishes inventory to 100% capacity.
Reports damages or required repairs to the manager.
Prepares guest room usage report so that guests are accurately billed for items purchased from the minibar.
Ensures minibar service carts are properly stocked, following the established procedures for maintaining inventory.
Makes routine checks of inventory and validates expiration dates to ensure products/stock remains fresh.
Assists with retrieving and storing minibar inventory from the storeroom.
Ensures all equipment used during the course of a shift is properly maintained and stored.
Has full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods.
Has full knowledge of beverages and promotions.
Assists guests with orders and menu items in an accurate and informative way.
Places orders according to established procedures.
Follows all established food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Ensures all equipment used during the course of a shift is properly maintained and stored.
Complies with all Work Rules, Safety Standards and Standards of Conduct as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
May be assigned other duties at the discretion of management.