- We hire skilled, passionate, and experienced a la carte waiters to work in our restaurant in Norway. We only hire residents of the European Union.
- The positions are available from June. Season contract finish in August/ September. Permanent employment by agreement.
- We offer:
- help with accommodation, shared flat
- social security in Norway
- good sallary
- a safe job in a well established restaurant
- opportunity for additional responsibility/ position
- Restaurant Sjöloftet (Sealoft) was established in 1983 and is a family-owned restaurant house with a unique and pictorial location on the dockside at Brevik harbour. Our goal is to be the first choice in our area for guests who are looking for good service and good food in a unique setting.
- We have an international cuisine and offers a la carte menu with main emphasis on seafood, and meat in addition to pasta and our original pizza from our own bakery. Sjøloftet has four cars for delivery and is a significant player in catering in both the private and corporate markets. We also have a good online-order system.
- Sjöloftet consists of Restaurant Sjöloftet with terrace, harbour-floating serving area incl. lounge, banquet facilities, and a pub. Sjöloftet also possesses a marina with service facilities, kiosk, ice-cream bar and two hotel rooms.
- Her you can discover some of the best environment Norway has to offer in the summer.
- Outside Brevik you can expect nice fjords and idyllic islands. Many of our guest even arrives with boat.
- Responsibilities:
- 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 day's 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
- 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 would be appreciated, but experience is most important.
- 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 physically fit for the job
- We offer:
- 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
Interview by telephone / WhatsApp
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