Typical Tasks
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Leadership
Self-Control
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others
What key skills are needed for this job?
Service Orientation
Active Listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Management of Personnel Resources
Social Perceptiveness
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
