Club Lounge Ambassador - Casual

We are hiring for a Casual Club Lounge Ambassador

Based at The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Hotel - a Grand Experience Crafted in Mayfair.

Rewards for work. Benefits for your lifestyle

• Part of Marriott International the largest hospitality brand in the world - this means national and internal promotion opportunities for the right candidates. The sky is your limit here
• World class training and development programmes tailored to enhancing your skills and help you grow within the Marriott family.
• Work alongside some amazing talent - award winning experienced hospitality professionals
• Discounted room nights & food and beverage - because your well-being means so much
• Complimentary laundry free meals on duty
• Access to fabulous and flexible benefits to help you in and out of work
• Eligible for Service Charge

Serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests. Set tables according to type of event and service standards. Answer questions on menu selections. Communicate with the kitchen regarding menu questions the length of wait re-cook orders and product availability. Communicate additional meal requirements allergies dietary needs and special requests to the kitchen. Record transaction in MICROS system at time of order. Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverages. Maintain cleanliness of work areas china glass etc. throughout the day. Complete closing duties including restocking items turning off lights etc. Present physical and accurate check to guest and process payment. Performs other related tasks as assigned by management. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents injuries and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards anticipate and address guests service needs assist individuals with disabilities and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others support team to reach common goals and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g. small print). Stand sit or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move lift carry push pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds with assistance. Grasp turn and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move over sloping uneven or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees including bending twisting pulling and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Safety and Security

• Report work related accidents or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.
• Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean safe and secure environment.
• Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.
• Use proper equipment wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE) and employ correct lifting procedures as necessary to avoid injury.
• Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g. evacuations medical emergencies natural disasters).
• Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools equipment and machines.
• Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.

Policies and Procedures

• Protect the privacy and security of guests and co-workers.
• Follow company and department policies and procedures.
• Ensure uniform nametags and personal appearance are clean hygienic professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
• Protect company tools equipment machines or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Guest Relations

• Address guests service needs in a professional positive and timely manner.
• Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile eye contact and a friendly verbal greeting using the guests name when possible.
• Anticipate guests service needs including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
• Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions concerns and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g. LEARN PLEASED Guest Response LEAP) to resolve issues delight and build trust.
• Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay property services and area attractions/offerings.
• Provide assistance to individuals with disabilities including assisting visually hearing or physically-impaired individuals within guidelines (e.g. escorting them when requested using words to explain actions writing directions on paper moving objects out of the way or offering access to Braille or TDD phones).
• Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service. Communication
• Speak to guests and co-workers using clear appropriate and professional language.
• Discuss work topics activities or problems with co-workers supervisors or managers discreetly and quietly avoiding public areas of the property.

Working with Others

• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
• Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Physical Tasks

• Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g. small print).
• Stand sit or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
• Move lift carry push pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
• Grasp turn and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Move over sloping uneven or slippery surfaces.
• Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
• Reach overhead and below the knees including bending twisting pulling and stooping.

General Food and Beverage Services

• Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day practicing clean-as-you-go procedures.
• Communicate additional meal requirements allergies dietary needs and special requests to the kitchen.
• Set tables according to type of event and service standards including types of linens glassware plate/chinaware and silver/flatware ensuring all supplies meet quality standards.
• Follow appropriate procedures for serving alcohol (e.g. TIPs (Training for Intervention Procedures) CARE (Control Alcohol Risks Effectively)).

Assists Management

• Communicate with guests other employees or departments to ensure guest needs are met.

Greeting and Seating

• Thank every guest upon departure invite them to return and wish them a fond farewell.

Closing

• Complete closing duties including storing all reusable goods breaking down goods cleaning all equipment and areas returning equipment to proper locations locking refrigerators restocking items turning off lights locking doors and completing daily cleaning checklist. Beverage/Coffee Cart
• Inspect the cleanliness and presentation all china glass and silver prior to use.

Cash/Bank Handling

• Record transaction in MICROS system at time of order.

Steps of Service

• Present physical and accurate check and process payment adhering to all cash handling and credit policies/procedures including added and received gratuity.
• Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverages.
• Answer questions on menu selections and check with kitchen staff whenever additional clarification is necessary.
• Communicate with the kitchen regarding the length of wait for food items recook orders and product availability.