Food & Beverage Attendant/barista

**Company Description** About Sofitel Wellington**: Sofitel Wellington is a renowned luxury, boutique hotel dedicated to providing exceptional luxury experiences. With our focus on personalized service and attention to detail, we create memorable stays for all our guests.

Sofitel Wellington is looking for a **Full time permanent (40 hours per week)** **experienced Food & Beverage Attendant/Barista** for our distinguished outlets, Jardin Grill and La Serre.

Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service and creating memorable dining experiences? Sofitel Wellington is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Food and Beverage Attendant/Barista to join our team. You will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional service to our guests and ensuring they have a delightful dining experience.

**A Career that lets your passion shine, in this role you will;**
- Be accountable on a shift basis for the operations of the outlet through effective people management. This role is ‘hands on’, working as part of a team to provide efficient 5 star luxury service.
- Perform basic day-to-day food and beverage service.
- Opening and Closing of restaurant or outlet.
- Packing in and out of the events.
- Perform the tasks of order taking and maximize sales opportunities through knowledge of product and suggestive selling.
- Ensure accuracy by repeating order(s) to the guests.
- Ensure that dockets are written clearly and correctly, so the cashier and kitchen can fulfill their duties effectively.
- Ensuring to use the POS (Point of Sale) system correctly.
- Deliver orders promptly from the production area. (Kitchen and Bar area)
- Check ordered meals on collection from kitchen and deliver to guests promptly to maintain temperature and appearance ensure items are announced when delivered to the table.
- Providing the highest standard service to the guest.
- Keep tables and service areas clean and tidy as per procedure manual.
- Take responsibility for your designated section and station.
- Maintaining side stations are clean and organized daily.
- Maintain a working knowledge of beverages offered and how to prepare and serve them.
- Maintain hygienic food service techniques during service

**Qualifications**
- At least 1 year experience in a luxury 5 star hotel
- Previous experience in Fine dining breakfast and dinner service
- Previous experience in luxury banqueting service
- Previous experience as a Barista
- Previous experience in Café style service
- Knowledge on gastronomy and beverages
- Use of Micros is a bonus
- Strong presentation and organisation skills
- Ability to work in the fast paced environment and be proactive
- Previous hotel or administration experience
- Positive bubbly personality
- Full working rights in NZ

**Must be available on a rotating roster including weekdays, weekends and public holidays**
**Additional Information** Benefits**:

- Free staff meal provided during shift
- Family & Friends Hotel Discounts Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards.
- Annual reward of a free night's accommodation at the hotel (did we say there is breakfast and dinner included?)
- ** Learn your Way** - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn
- ** Work Your Way**:

- Flexibility to ensure a work life balance
- Incredible Accor **Heartist Benefits**:

- including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
- Accor's** refer-a-friend** bonus
- Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
- Access to our **Employee Assistance Program**

**_ We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know._