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May 11, 2023 10 mins
Are you looking to stand out in the competitive world of hotel food and beverage?

Here's what you need to know to hire the right people to impress you and customers alike.

Food and beverage employees are responsible for ensuring that guests have an enjoyable dining experience in a hotel. From preparing and serving food to creating drink menus and handling guest requests, food and beverage employees must possess a unique set of skills, qualifications, and qualities to excel in this role. In this episode, I will explore the necessary qualifications of a hotel food and beverage employee.

Continue reading, watching, or listening, and I’ll share the fundamental qualifications of a food and beverage employee…

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(00:00):
Are you looking to stand out inthe competitive world of hotel food and beverage.
Here's what you need to know tohire the right people to impress you
and customers alike. Welcome to anotheredition of Hospitality Property School. I am

(00:22):
your instructor, Jerry McPherson. Foodand beverage employees are responsible for ensuring that
guests have an enjoyable dining experience ina hotel. From preparing and serving food
to creating drink menus and handling guestrequests. Food and beverage employees must possess
a unique set of skills, qualifications, and qualities to excel in this role.

(00:45):
In this episode, I will explorethe necessary qualifications of a hotel food
and beverage employee. Can you reading, watching or listening and I'll share the
fundamental qualifications of a food and beverageemployee right after word from our sponsor.
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I said I would share the fundamentalqualifications of a food and beverage employee
education and training. A high schooldiploma or equivalent is the minimum educational requirement
for a food and beverage employee.However, some hotels may prefer candidates with
a degree or certification in hospitality,culinary arts, or a related field.

(02:43):
Additionally, training in food safety,customer service, and communication skills is essential
for the rule culinary skills, foodand beverage employees must possess excellent culinary skills
to prepare and present issues that meetguests expectation. This includes knowledge of food
preparation techniques, recipe development, andfood presentation. Additionally, they must be

(03:08):
familiar with the latest culinary trends andable to create innovative and exciting menu options.
Customer service skills. Food and beverageemployees must possess exceptional customer service skills
to ensure guests dining experience is enjoyableand memorable. This includes being friendly,

(03:30):
welcoming, and attentive to guests needsand concerns. They must also have the
ability to handle complaints and feedback fromguests in a professional, effective manner.
Communication skills. Effective communication skills arevital for a food and beverage employee.
They must be able to communicate withguests, follow employees, and management in

(03:53):
a clear and concise manner. Additionally, they must be able to work as
part of a team and communicate effectivelywith chefs, servers, and other food
and beverage employees. Attention to detail. Attention to detail is essential for a
food and beverage employee. They mustensure that the food and drink orders are

(04:13):
accurate, presentation is appealing, andtables are set correctly. Additionally, they
must be able to maintain a cleanand organized work environment, including ensuring that
equipment and utensils are clean and readyfor use. Flexibility. Flexibility is an
essential quality for a food and beverageemployee. They must be able to adapt

(04:34):
to changing situations such as unexpected guessrequests or changes to the menu. Additionally,
they must be able to work ina fast paced environment and manage their
time effectively. Physical stamina. Foodand beverage employees must have physical stamina to
stand for extended periods, lift andcarry heavy trays and equipment, and move

(04:59):
around the rest or dining area quicklyand effectively. Additionally, they must be
able to work in a hot andhumid environment, particularly in a busy kitchen.
Are these making sense so far?Let me know in the comments.
Wine and beverage knowledge. Many hotelshave a bar or a lounge area,

(05:20):
and a food and beverage employee musthave knowledge of wine and beverage preparation.
They must be able to create drinkmenus, recommend wine pairings, and prepare
cocktails and other alcoholic beverages to bea successful bartender, there are several qualifications
that are necessary. Here are someof the key qualifications. Knowledge of cocktails

(05:43):
and drinks. A bartender should havea strong understanding of cocktails and drinks,
including how to make them, thedifferent ingredients and spirits, and the various
techniques used to mix them. Customerservice skills. A bartender should have exceptional
customer service skills and be able toengage with customers in a friendly and professional
manner. This includes making recommendations,providing information about drinks, and handling customer

(06:11):
complaints or issues. Communication skills.A bartender must be able to communicate effectively
with customers, colleagues, and management. This includes listening, actively, asking
questions, and providing clear and conciseinformation. Multitasking abilities. A bartender should
be able to manage multiple tasks andpriorities at once. This includes taking orders,

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preparing drinks, handling cash and creditcard transactions, and maintaining the bar
area. Physical stamina. A bartendershould be able to stand for long periods
of time, lift heavy items,and work in a fast paced environment.
Knowledge of bar equipment and tools.A bartender should be familiar with the various

(06:59):
tools and equip in the bar includingshakers, jiggers, strainers, and ice
makers. Alcohol and safety training.A bartender should have completed any required alcohol
and safety training, including serf saveand tips certifications. While a formal education
or degree is not typically required tobecome a bartender, completing a bartending course

(07:24):
or training program can be helpful ingaining the necessary skills and knowledge. Additionally,
some employers may require previous experience ora certain level of proficiency in cocktail
making and customer service skills. Ultimately, a successful bartender is someone who is
passionate about their craft, dedicated toproviding excellent customer service, and committed to

(07:48):
continuously learning and improvement. If you'rea member of the Hospitality Property School group,
as a bonus, I'm going toshare the qualifications of a hotel food
beverage manager. In conclusion, afood and beverage employee plays a crucial role
in a hotel success. To succeedin this position, the employee must have

(08:11):
a combination of education, skills,qualifications, and personal qualities that enable them
to provide exceptional culinary skills, communicationskills, customer service skills, attention to
detail, physical stamina, and wineand beverage knowledge by ensuring their food and
beverage employees have the right qualifications,hotels can enhance their guests experience and maintain

(08:35):
a competitive advantage in the industry.Do you have guidelines for hiring food and
beverage employees? Let me know inthe comments. We're going to cover more
on all aspects of operating a hospitalityproperty in the Guide to Owning and Operating
a Hospitality Property Successfully course Take Advantage. You can find more information at Keystone

(08:58):
hpde dot com. Course you're goingto have access to this episode for as
long as you'd like, but ifyou'd like to see all the bonuses you
would have access to as a memberof the Hospitality Property School group, check
out the short video in this episodepost show notes. In our next episode,

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I will be talking about the qualificationsof a sales and marketing employee.
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