The Department
Our Catering Department manages one of the largest and most diverse catering operations in Hong Kong. We provide a wide range of catering, sports and recreation facilities for Members and their guests in three Clubhouses. In addition, both Happy Valley and Sha Tin Racecourses have numerous catering facilities used by Members, non-members and corporate organizations for a variety of functions.

The Job
You will:

• Ensure F&B operation and service excellence for Members and guests in the following areas:
  • Daily restaurant floor operations
  • Compliance of staff grooming with the Club’s standard
  • Compliance of restaurant physical layout with the Club’s standard
  • Proper mise-en-place
  • Adequate table wares and consumable items for smooth operations
  • Good working conditions of operating equipment; preparation of repair and maintenance requests when necessary
  • Cleanliness of work stations and full observation of safety procedures
  • Usage of MCRM and related systems
• Assist the Restaurant Manager / Assistant Restaurant Manager to manage the compliance of staff with SOP requirements and service standards, especially when SOP changes are implemented.
• Coach new staff and trainees to maintain established service standard, to achieve continuous improvement and to help colleagues align with the Club’s culture.
• Promote facilities and services to Members. Collect relevant F&B comments to pass to culinary team for follow-up and future menu planning.
• Coordinate the delivery of marketing programmes and promotional materials; manage the promotional counter during festive seasons.
  • Meet and greet the members in professional manners by:
  • Escorting and leading members and his guests to the designated table
  • Presenting the restaurant menu and recommending dishes to members
  • Taking orders from members and ensuring the follow-up of orders with accuracy and efficiency
• Work with Recreation team to develop and execute F&B and entertainment program in the Children’s World.
• Assist the Restaurant Manager / Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead the team to enrich the guest interactive experiences through different product components, including organize and execute cold press juice program, cleanse juice program, Captain JC parade, hydroponic farm tour and aquarium edutainment which are unique in the Club.
• Assist to provide food and beverage products and services to the cooking studio and children’s party to support Magic Valley’s team to create children’s lifelong experiences in the Club.
• Perform any other related duties as and when assigned by supervisor.
• Delivering products or services with sustainable improvements in resource efficiency without compromising quality.
• Managing a team whose performance in service excellence and guest engagement are the level of role models for peers.

About You
You should have:

• Form 5 standard, preferably with Diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
• Five years’ relevant experience in hotel or sizable catering establishment with two years in similar position
• Good upselling technique and knowledge of wine is an advantage
• Knowledge of operational usage of CRM systems is an advantage
• Fluent in Cantonese. English and Mandarin proficiency is an advantage

Terms of employment
The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply
Please send your resume, complete with expected salary and job reference by clicking the Apply Now button or to:
Fax: 2966-5770
Mail: The Human Resources Department, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, 1 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

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