Waiter in Norway at Restaurant Sjöloftet (Sealoft)

EURES Norra

• Greet and escort customers to their tables
• Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
• Prepare tables by setting up napkins, cutlery++
• Inform customers about the days specials
• Offer menu recommendations upon request
• Up-sell additional products when appropriate
• Take accurate food and drinks orders, using our mobile POS ordering system
• Check customers IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
• Communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff
• Serve food and drink orders
• Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems
• Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area
• Deliver checks and collect bill payments
• Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to kitchen for cleaning
• Meet with the restaurant manager or shift leader to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations (e.g. parties)
• Follow all relevant health department regulations
• Following the law for serving of alcoholic beverages
• Provide excellent customer service to guests

Skills:
Education, work experience, language, certificate etc. Requirements:
• Relevant experience from a la carte restaurants: minimum 3 years
• Fluent English is essential
• CV and application letter in English
• Education from Hospitality School/ Restaurant School would be appreciated

Personal characteristics:
• Ability to adapt to new culture and fast learning
• Interested in food/ drinks / hospitality
• Outgoing, gentle, enthusiastic and service-minded
• Attentiveness and patience for customers
• Good presentation skills
• Flexible
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
• Good collaboration skills - both with waiters and chefs
• Ability to work quickly, independently, structured and systematically
under pressure.
• Ability to give and receive constructive messages / guidance
• Good health and physical shape

• Pleasant working environment and a good concept
• Stable and safe job
• Good wage conditions
• New kitchen and renovated restaurant in 2017
• Strong brand
• Start after agreement
• Possibility of permanent position for the right person