Order Taker
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About the Role
Fairmont is seeking a friendly and efficient Order Taker to join their team in Riyadh. The role involves taking and processing customer orders, providing menu recommendations, and ensuring a positive dining experience.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Answer incoming calls and greet customers promptly and professionally
- Take accurate and detailed food and beverage orders from customers
- Input orders into the restaurant's order management system
- Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy
- Provide menu recommendations and answer questions about food items
- Upsell additional menu items when appropriate
- Handle customer inquiries, special requests, and complaints
- Process payments and handle cash transactions accurately
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours
- Stay updated on menu changes, daily specials, and ongoing promotions
- Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven customer service experience, preferably in hospitality or food service
- Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Proficiency in using order management systems and POS software
- Basic math skills for handling financial transactions
- Knowledge of food and beverage items
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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Company Description
- Accor is a global hospitality leader offering careers that match your personality.
- We support you to grow and learn every day, making your work meaningful.
Job Description
- Answer incoming calls and greet customers promptly and professionally.
- Take accurate and detailed food and beverage orders from customers.
- Input orders into the restaurant's order management system.
- Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.
- Provide menu recommendations and answer questions about food items, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Upsell additional menu items when appropriate.
- Handle customer inquiries, special requests, and complaints with patience and professionalism.
- Process payments and handle cash transactions accurately.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Stay updated on menu changes, daily specials, and ongoing promotions.
- Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven customer service experience, preferably in the hospitality or food service industry.
- Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
- Proficiency in using order management systems and point of sale (POS) software.
- Basic math skills for handling financial transactions.
- Knowledge of food and beverage items, including local cuisine and cultural preferences.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong listening skills and ability to accurately record customer orders.
- Patience and problem solving skills to handle customer inquiries and complaints.
- Team oriented mindset with a willingness to assist colleagues during busy periods.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast paced environment.
Additional Information
- Join our dedicated and vigilant team as a Loss Prevention Supervisor (note: this section appears mismatched; likely a copy paste error).
- We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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