Position Overview
The In-Room Dining (IRD) Coordinator key in-room dining orders, coordinating timely delivery of in-room amenities, food and beverages, and ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction. The role also supports the distribution of in-room amenities, special requests, and VIP arrangements while maintaining effective communication with kitchen, service, and housekeeping teams and assuring a smooth day to day operation.
The Role
In-Room Dining Operations
Receive and process in-room dining orders
Using established verbiage and information to relate guest while making the orders of the meal period delivery time and checking for any special dietary restrictions
Accurately record guest requests, dietary requirements, and special instructions
Communicate orders promptly to the kitchen and service teams by putting orders to the Point of Sales (POS) system accurately after a second confirmation check in the POS
Highlight to the operation team and remind the team to check the orders upon picking from the kitchen on any special dietary or orders to avoid any wrong orders picked up
Monitor order preparation and delivery times to ensure service standards are met accordingly to Forbes requirements
Follow up with guests to ensure satisfaction with in-room service experiences after an hour from the delivery of orders placed in the room and the return of the team members from the room
Conduct quality check with guests after the food has been delivered
Coordinate requests to clear IRD trays after guest finish the meal
Liaise with Front Office, Housekeeping, Guest Relations, and Food & Beverage departments for amenity requests and special arrangements
Verify and ensure accurate delivery of amenities to guest rooms by using the trace report and must ensure the amenities are delivered to the guest room before the arrival of the guest by using Knowcross as a system to monitor
Close the amenities job request in the Knowcross once the job is completed by the amenities team
Monitor inventory levels of amenities and arrange with the chef on any shortage or incompliance of special dietary for any form of food orders
Monitor all job request in the Knowcross, communicate with the operation team, close all jobs in the Knowcross once all job is completed
Comply fully with all Leading Quality Assurance (LQA), Forbes standards and Hotel standards
Ensure the smooth operation of IRD
Follow up and follow through of any traces, requests and last-minute additional jobs that IRD is requested to do
Ensure polite and professional mannerism when speaking to guests via the phone
Maintain full product knowledge of the IRD menu and hotel information
Administration & Documentation
Review daily specials and maintain awareness of 86'd items throughout the shift
Maintain cleanliness and neatness in the office working area
Manage In Room Dining Email/Corresponds
Ensure Sufficient Stock of supplies/stationary for operational needs
Talent Profile
Prior experience in service industry, administrative and secretarial duties
Basic computer literacy and familiarity with hotel management systems
CAPELLA HOTEL, SINGAPORE