Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.

Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshva and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.

Primary Responsibilities

Outlet Operation

• Coordinate and assist in opening/closing duties and ensure that all settings are completed according to standards and procedures prior to the start of operation
• Assist management to supervise junior team members and casual labour under his/her leadership/section and to ensure that all tasks assigned/required in the outlet are carried out on time and according to instruction and departmental standards
• Take and record restaurant reservations/cancellations in accordance to departmental standards. Reconfirm reservations through phone calls or email on a daily basis
• Take food and beverage orders according to guest’s requirements and preferences
• Deliver food & beverage services in accordance to departmental standards and procedures
• Ensure that all food & beverage are served according to service standard
• Up-sell and promote food and beverage offers at every available opportunity in order to maximize sales revenue. Cross sell other dining venue when outlet is full
• Try to remember individual patron’s names and their preferences to extend a personalized service
• Apply necessary precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)
• Collect food and beverage supply requisition, ensure that the stock collected is as per requisition
• Handle guests’ complaints and comments tactfully and efficiently. Report any complaints, incidents or other irregularities to managemen
• Supervise and assist in assigned work station’s activities and oversee the operation of outlet in the absence of management

Assist other Food & Beverage outlets with their operations during peak times or when required

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of all food & beverage services, contents & preparation methods, outlets and hotel services/features
• Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
• Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel

Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job

• Respond professionally, politely, and efficiently to extraordinary requests and complaints from guests.

Knowledge and Experience

• Diploma / Secondary / High school education
• Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage
• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint

Competencies
•    Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
•    Results and service oriented with an eye for details
•    Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
•    A team player & builder