Waiter (M/F) | Tivoli Lagos Algarve Resort

What will be your mission?

As Waiter/Waitress you will be responsible for taking orders and delivering food and beverages to our customers providing an excellent overall guest experience. 

What will you do?

• Provide excellent customer service that promote satisfaction. 
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. 
• Maintain a direct and frequent contact with guests, especially during the most important moments of their stay, like breakfast, lunch, dinner and/or any events or meetings (banqueting, coffee breaks, etc.). 
• Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of frequent guests, paying attention to their preferences. 
• Be aware and offer the different products and services available at the hotel’s restaurant. 
• Review daily specials and changes on the menu with the correspondent F&B team. 
• Handle restaurant reservations.   
• Effectively communicate with the Kitchen Staff to make sure orders are accurate and delivered promptly. 
• Carry out the setting up and cleaning of the tables of the restaurant and meeting rooms as required. 
• Fulfill processes and procedures related to product set ups, quality and service according to brand standards. 
• Deliver checks and collect bill payments from guests, using the point-of-sale system, handling money, processing credit and debit cards. 
• Identify opportunities to increase the F&B Department income by Upselling. 
• Ensure that all F&B outlet are clean, neat and tidy and ready to accept guests. 
• Follow all relevant health department rules/regulations and all customer service guidelines. 

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience developing similar functions in other hotel chains, or related industries will be highly valuable.
• Vocational training on hospitality/F&B. 
• Fluency in local language and knowledge of English is highly valuable. 
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (Microsoft Office, POS, etc).
• Customer service focus.
• Active listening and effective communication skills. 
• Focus on detail. 
• Sales oriented. 
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team. 

Why choose us?

At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, we are committed to building exciting careers around the world and fostering intercultural experiences. Our journey is driven by the passion and dedication of our amazing teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:

• Global experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.
• Career development opportunities filled with national and international challenges.
• Wide range of training programs to enhance your skills.
• Well-being initiatives, including flexible working conditions.
• Team member recognition programs, including Memorable Dates.
• Opportunity to make a difference through our sustainability program and volunteering initiatives.
• Discounted rates and promotions for team members, offering special prices at our hotels worldwide and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty program.
• Integration into a dynamic team focused on service excellence.
• Competitive salary aligned with the role.
• Continuous training plan to support career development.
• Access to e-learning training platform.
• Possibility of functional mobility, nationally and/or internationally.
• Incentive and benefits plan.

Leisure:
• Special rates for employees, family, and friends across Minor Group services, nationally and internationally – accommodation, F&B, among others.
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Service-based credits to redeem for stays or meals at Minor Group hotels, resorts, and restaurants, nationally and internationally.

Health & Well-being:
• Health insurance.
• Access to curative medicine.

General:
• Free access to staff canteen for employees and interns.
• Free uniform and laundry service for uniform cleaning.
• Participation in various internal initiatives and social/environmental responsibility projects.
• Partnerships with local businesses – employee discounts available.