In Room Dining Coordinator

The Birthplace of stories and legends since 1887, Raffles is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by generations past, present and future.

Raffles, at distinguished landmark addresses around the world, is the vibrant heart of its destination, curating experiences that are culturally enriching, intellectually stimulating and always respectful of local communities, heritage and the environment.

About Raffles London

Raffles London at The OWO on London’s Whitehall, unites the allure and heritage of Raffles with one of the world’s most historic addresses with a name is synonymous with luxury, glamour, and extraordinary adventure.

This fine Grade II
* listed Edwardian building has been transformed with 120 rooms and suites along with a collection of 85 exceptional branded residences. Within The OWO destination there are a total of nine restaurants and three bars, including one by our signature chef Mauro Colagreco. The Guerlain spa and Pillar Wellness offer the latest in wellbeing, and a 600 seated-capacity grand ballroom, The Whitehall, is perfect for all kinds of special occasions and events.

Within these much-storied walls, where legendary statesmen and women once shapedthe modern world, guests are now invited to discover new and inspiring emotions and connections.

At Raffles, you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend and return as family.

Your role will be responsible for taking guest orders, communicating with guests, recording and expediting of orders to relevant departments whilst ensuring every detail is taken and upselling standards are met. The role involves the ability to pre-empt and deliver a luxurious and high-quality level of service to both the guest rooms and residences whilst managing delivery and service targets.

You will work in close contact with the kitchen and rooms teams to ensure smooth and consistent service whilst surpassing the guests’ expectations.

Responsibilities

Operation

• Detailed and precise order taking and communication with guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Managing expedition of time sensitive guest orders and requests.
• Preparing orders for delivery and service whilst managing time sensitive targets.
• Maintaining and keeping accurate guest records.
• Upselling and promoting goods and services across the hotel.
• Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverages.
• Giving accurate information to guests, offering follow up conversations and problem solving.
• Work closely with the Butler and guest services team.
• Additional responsibilities in absence of line manager or senior employee.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned including working in a different department or restaurant, than usually assigned.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported immediately and rectified.
• Be fully conversant with all departmental Fire, Emergency and Bomb procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the persons and the property of all within the premises, by strict adherence to existing laws, statues and applicable ordinances, and by anticipating possible and probable hazards and conditions and either correcting them or pre-planning a defence against them.
• Stimulate and encourage a general awareness of Health and Safety in relation to all tasks and activities undertaken in the department.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in English, both verbal and written.
• Recent experience within in room dining or a similar role.
• Market knowledge of competitors and event industry trends.
• Strong food and beverage knowledge.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to delivering and offering the best service and experiences possible in any situation.
• Proven track record of surprising…