Catering Attendants / Wait Staff
You are about to recruit staff for positions in a large sporting complex, White Eagle Stadium. The complex hosts national sporting events most weekends throughout the year, and one-off events such as international sporting events, concerts and festivals.
The venue has fast-food outlets scattered around the main and upper concourse, a number of bars and two sit-down restaurant-style dining areas.
All catering staff must be available for shifts on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday as these are the busiest periods for the stadium. Shifts vary throughout the day depending on the start and finish times of events. Most sporting events are scheduled during the afternoon or evening with one-off events often held in the evening.
It is six weeks before the start of the winter sports season. The venue employs the majority of their staff for the rest of the year at this time. You have one month to complete the recruitment process as the induction program is scheduled to start two weeks before the first match.
Employment records show the venue’s staffing levels for catering attendants (CA) in the fast-food outlets during the same period last year.
- 120 casual CAs
- 40 permanent part-time CAs
- 10 permanent full-time CAs
- 35 casual concourse outlet supervisors
- 15 full-time concourse outlet supervisors
- 60 casual CAs
- 25 permanent part-time CAs
- 7 permanent full-time CAs
- 20 casual concourse outlet supervisors
- 14 full-time concourse outlet supervisors
Due to the opening of several new fast food service areas, management anticipate a 10% increase from the previous year’s staffing levels for all positions except full-time concourse supervisors.
Catering attendants/Wait staff at this venue is employed under the Hospitality Industry Award 2010 as Level 2, grade 2 food and beverage attendants. Supervisors are Level 5 food and beverage supervisors.
Employment records show the venue’s staffing levels for food and beverage store person (FBS) in the facilities management department during the same period last year.
- 8 casual FBSs
- 10 full-time FBSs
- 3 full-time FBS supervisors
- 2 refrigeration maintenance (contract)
- 3 casual FBSs
- 10 full-time FBSs
- 3 full-time FBS supervisors
- 1 refrigeration maintenance (contract)
Management anticipate a 10% increase in casual FBS positions from the previous year’s staffing levels due to extra catering facilities opening and forecasted increase in demand for food and beverage supplies.
A food and beverage store person at this venue is employed under the Hospitality Industry Award 2010 as Level 3, grade 2 store person. Refrigeration mechanics are on a part-time contract for 30 hours per week at a flat $30 per hour, 7 days per week.
The majority of staff in this area are required in the days leading up to events when deliveries of stock are received, processed, stored and transferred to catering and other departments, and on the day of an event.
Job overview |
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Position title |
Catering attendants / Wait staff |
Mode of employment |
Full time/Part time/ Casual |
Department |
Catering |
Reports to |
Concourse outlet supervisors |
Date created |
30th April, 2017 |
Position summary |
Serving guests at the dining areas, taking orders, cleaning up |
Duties and responsibilities |
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· Serving meals to the guests · Serving beverages, including alcohol. Must check the guest’s ID to verify the age requirement for purchasing alcohol · Taking the guest’s order accurately and help them choosing the meal if asked. · Properly relaying the order in the kitchen · Asking the guests for a feedback about the meal and if they need anything else. · Computing the cost and presenting the check. · Collecting cash or card for billing and returning the card safely to the guest after the billing is done. Returning change if necessary · Refilling salt, sugar, soft drinks, water, condiments and napkins · Replacing tableware and linens when required · Maintaining health, sanitation and safety standards of the workplace · Excellent attendance and serving in the rush hours and special occasions · Working on computers · Ability to communicate with guests and make them comfortable |
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Organisational contribution |
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· Salary: $10/hour · Incentives and bonus: Yes · Shift hours: 10am – 6pm, 3pm – 11pm · Working days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday compulsory. One off on any other day of the week · Promotion: Depending on performance, yes |
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Workplace health and safety |
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· Use several clean and sanitized utensils for serving · Rotating tasks to allow changes in activities and postures · More use of mechanical aids for food processing · Use of scientific tools for safety and for health benefits, such as ice cream scoops with power grip release · Use of hygienic gloves · Cleaning of kitchen surface and floor · Cleaning of the dining area · Use of mats on slippery floors · Wearing right shoes and attires · Caps and aprons for kitchen staffs · Taking breaks whenever necessary · Being trained to use modern machineries · Checking the working conditions of the equipment regularly · Use of antibacterial cleaning solutions every time · Washing hands with sanitizers every time after using restrooms · Practicing adequate fire safety measures · Always using properly processed raw food and fresh food · Maintaining the rules and regulations of health and safety department |
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Privacy |
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The employees must always maintain privacy of the guests. This business handles a lot of personal information of the customers, especially for membership, registration, and card information. The employees must be very careful about all these information safe so that no fraudulent activity takes place. |
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Position review periods |
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Every three months, the position review of the staffs would take place. The employees must perform their best, because based on the position review; they would get bonus and incentives. If someone outperforms, he or she might get promotion within such short period. |
Job overview |
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Position title |
Food and beverage store person |
Mode of employment |
Full time/ Casual |
Department |
Food and Beverage |
Reports to |
Facilities Team Leaders |
Date created |
30th April, 2017 |
Position summary |
Maintaining and supervising the food and beverage deliveries and stocks, delivering to the catering department. |
Duties and responsibilities |
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· Interacting with suppliers · Attention to detail regarding the deliveries and standard of the food quality · Working overtime if required during peak season · Inventory management · Organizing the delivery schedules · Managing shift timings · Checking the conditions of storage equipment continuously · Supervising the maintenance |
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Organisational contribution |
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· Salary: $9/hour · Bonus and incentives: Yes, depending on the performance · Overtime payment: $4/hour · Shift hours: 8am – 4pm, 12pm – 8pm · Working days: 6days a week, no fixed off · Promotion: Yes, depending on the performance |
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Occupational health and safety |
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· Exposure to sharp tools · Exposure to noise and harmful chemicals · Slippery conditions due to damps inside the storage building · Exposure to biological hazards due to high level of humidity and harsh environment · Exposure to extreme heat and cold, causing health problems · Collision with internal transport equipment, such as containers and forklifts · Lifting of heavy loads repetitively, that can cause posture injuries · Working in confined space such as, storage tanks, bins, fermentation tanks, etc. |
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Privacy |
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Privacy should be maintained by every store person regarding the list of deliveries, suppliers, payments, mode of payments etc. |
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Position review periods |
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The position review period is three months. There will be a performance review of each employee by the managers and supervisors in every three months. Depending on the performance, there will be bonus and incentives. Some might even be promoted to team leaders. |
Essential skills |
Desirable skills |
· Excellent communication · Strong interpersonal skills · Team coordination · Fast learning ability · flexibility |
· Excellent communication · Interpersonal skills · Tactfulness and diplomacy · Computer literacy |
Essential knowledge and experience |
Desirable knowledge and experience |
· Ability to read, write and speak in English · 2 years of experience of serving guests · Must be older than 18 years to serve alcohol · Knowledge of mathematics, English and computer |
· Ability to read, write and speak in English · Minimum 1year of experience of serving · Must be older than 18 years to serve alcohol · Knowledge of mathematics, English and computer |
Essential personal and interpersonal qualities |
Desirable personal and interpersonal qualities |
· Excellent communication skills · Ability to handle customer complaints · Build a good relationship with the guests by making them feel welcome · Ability to handle any disagreement in the workplace |
· Interest to learn · Greeting the guests warmly · Handling the customers complaints tactfully · Managing any commotion in the dining area · Asking for feedbacks from the guests to improve the services |
Essential qualifications / education / training |
Desirable qualifications / education / training |
· Food handling certificate · Basic college graduation degree · First aid certificate |
· Hotel management diploma certificate · Food science and technology certificate · Hospitality management certificate · Hotel and catering management certificate · Basic graduation · Vocational training on culinary management · First aid certificate |
Additional notes |
Essential skills |
Desirable skills |
· Customer service · Relationship with suppliers · Problem solving · Leadership |
· Team management · Inventory management · Attention to detail · Leadership |
Essential knowledge and experience |
Desirable knowledge and experience |
· 2 years of experience in a food and beverage store · Experience in handling stocks and deliveries |
· Minimum 1 year of working experience · Experience in handling stocks and deliveries |
Essential personal and interpersonal qualities |
Desirable personal and interpersonal qualities |
· Excellent communication and negotiation · Handling disputes · Good relationship with suppliers |
· Excellent communication and negotiation · Tactfulness and diplomacy · Presence of mind |
Essential qualifications / education / training |
Desirable qualifications / education / training |
· Graduation · First aid certificate |
· Graduation · Diploma in food service management · Diploma in inventory management · First aid certificate |
Additional notes |
Position name: Catering Attendant/ Wait Staff |
Communication and numerical skills |
Excellent communication skills |
Ability to handle all types of customers |
Proficiency in English and local language |
Strong numerical skills |
Impeccable grooming and presentation |
Knowledge of hygiene and safety |
Knowledge of basic health and safety factors |
Sense of hygiene, such as using clean and sanitized equipment and utensils every time, washing hands after using restrooms |
Practicing safety measures using presence of mind |
Sense of cleanliness |
<insert criteria heading here> kitchen skills |
Knowledge of using kitchen tools |
Knowledge of basic food preparation and food handling |
Basic knife and food preparation skills |
Basic order taking and food serving skills |
<insert criteria heading here> working flexibility and coordination |
Ability to work in a team as well as autonomously |
Flexibility to work extra hours or in variable shifts if required |
Coordination in the kitchen area as well as in the dining area |
Position name: Food and Beverage Store person |
Communication skills |
Excellent communication skills |
Proficiency in English and local language |
Negotiation skills with suppliers and delivery managers |
Management skills |
Inventory management |
Supply and delivery management |
Tools and equipment management |
Team management |
Health and safety knowledge |
Basic health and safety knowledge |
Sense of hygiene especially in food processing and storage area |
Working flexibility |
Willing to work in flexible shifts |
Willing to work overtime if required |
Ability to take work pressures |
Interview question form |
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Position: Catering Attendant/ Wait Staff |
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Interview questions |
Desired competency / understanding / standard |
Rating* |
Recall a time a customer was dissatisfied from your service. How did you handle their complaints? |
Ability to handle customer grievances |
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What is your favourite part about being a waiter/catering attendant? |
passion for the job |
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What is your knowledge like on wines? |
good to have some knowledge on which foods go best with which wine for the occasions |
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If any guest ordered you some dishes and they found some flies in dish, how will you handle the situation? |
Presence of mind |
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Do you have experience in serving desserts? |
Variation of tasks handled |
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Will you cross check the orders |
Attention to detail |
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What are the trademarks of a high quality food service? |
Knowledge about food quality |
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How do you handle a situation if you come to know that one of the Guest’s birthday? |
Presence of mind, good interpersonal relationship |
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Are you comfortable carrying serving plates? |
Flexibility, enthusiasm |
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Are you familiar with health and safety regulations? |
Knowledge on health and safety rules |
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Overall rating for questions: |
U |
Unsatisfactory |
Applicant is generally unacceptable. |
I |
Improvement needed |
Applicant is deficient or below standard required for the job. |
G |
Good |
Applicant is competent and dependable. Meets job standards. |
V |
Very good |
Applicant clearly exceeds position requirements. |
O |
Outstanding |
Applicant is recognised as being far superior to others. |
* Note: insert more rows if necessary to incorporate desired number of questions.