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Food and Beverage Roles Job Description, Skills and Qualities

Whilst there are numerous job roles within the food and beverage industry, the core requirements of the role remain the same. You are required to provide a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors and guests to the establishment ensuring that exceptional customer service is provided at all times. You will need to have excellent personal presentation skills, be able to respond to customer queries in a timely manner, and also be knowledgeable of all food and beverage products available on the menu. You will normally report to the Food and Beverage Manager or Supervisor.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a warm and positive environment for all guests;
• Ensure you are familiar with the menu and in particular the drinks and food that are available during your shift;
• Able to take orders accurately in written format to minimize ordering errors and omissions;
• Follow all food safety hygiene standards;
• Respond positively to any customer complaints in an effective manner by following company complains procedures;
• Deliver outstanding customer service at all times;
• Work as part of a team and be a supportive member of the food and beverage crew;
• Set up, clean and prepare tables for guests as soon as a guest leaves the restaurant or dining area;
• Handle cash and cheque payments accurately;
• Any other duties as required by the Food and Beverage Manager or Supervisor.

TIP #1 –Customer service is at the heart of every food and beverage job role. Therefore, in preparation for your interview, make sure you have previous examples r eady of when you have not only delivered excellent customer service, but also where you have gone above and beyond what was required.

TIP #2 – Write down a list of the qualities needed to perform the role of a Food and Beverage Assistant/Host and then mention them at the interview. When they ask you the interview question, tell me about yourself, you should list the skills and qualities you have that are in line with the requirements of the role

TIP #3 – Personal presentation is a vital aspect of any food and beverage role. It does not matter how good your answers are to the interview questions, if you fail to present yourself in an appropriate manner, you will not get hired. Therefore, think carefully about what you are going to wear to your food and beverage interview, and also concentrate on positive interview technique and body language.

TIP #4 – There will, undoubtedly, be a number of situational or behavioral type questions during your food and beverage interview. You should respond to these using previous situations you have been in. Within the food and beverage interview guide contained on this page, we have provided you with some brilliant example answers to common behavioural interview questions to help you prepare.

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