Steward skills
How to become a Steward
A skilled steward requires outstanding interpersonal abilities, strong organizational skills, and the drive to deliver exceptional service. Success in this role entails flexibility, attention to detail, and a passion for ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Hard skills:
- Customer Service Oriented - Ability to provide excellent customer service to guests and colleagues
- Interpersonal Interaction - Ability to effectively interact with diverse individuals
- Multi-Tasking - Capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Organizational Skills - Capacity to prioritize tasks and maintain order
- Problem Solving - Ability to troubleshoot and quickly resolve any issues
- Food Sanitation - Knowledge of food safety standards and practices
- Alcohol Service - Understanding of responsible alcohol service policies
- Cash Handling - Proficiency in handling cash transactions and balancing registers
Soft skills:
- Interpersonal Communication - Ability to effectively communicate with guests and other staff members
- Adaptability - Capacity to quickly adjust to changing demands
- Customer Service Orientation - Attitude of service-mindedness and responsiveness toward customer needs
- Organizational Skills - Proficiency in planning, organizing and prioritizing tasks
- Problem-Solving - Capacity to identify potential issues and develop effective solutions
- Teamwork - Proficiency in working cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues
- Time Management - Skill in managing time to accomplish tasks efficiently
- Conflict Resolution - Ability to identify and resolve disagreements in a respectful manner