Head Waiter for Banquets & Events

Atlantis Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality resort seeks a Head Waiter for Banquets & Events. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-volume restaurants, providing exceptional service and support to colleagues. Responsibilities include greeting guests, ensuring food quality, and creating a positive atmosphere. The role offers a competitive, tax-free salary in AED and extensive benefits, making it ideal for aspiring professionals in luxury hospitality.

Benefits

Generous food and beverage privileges

Exclusive discounted rates at all properties

Comprehensive health insurance

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Incentive program

Wellness and social initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar high-volume restaurant role.
• Passion for hospitality and high standards of service.
• Proven track record of working effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to ensure high levels of fine dining service.
• Greet all guests and create a positive first impression.
• Monitor food and beverage quality and escalate issues to management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Confidence in dealing with diverse clientele

Job description

Head Waiter, Banquets & Events

A part of Kerzner International, a global leader in luxury hospitality, Atlantis The Royal is the most ultra-luxury experiential resort in the world. Crafted by the world’s leading designers, architects, and artists, it is a destination where everything has been designed to challenge the boundaries of imagination. Located on the crescent of the Palm Island, it features 760 Rooms, Suites, and Signature Penthouses with panoramic sea and skyline views. Guests experience impeccable service, Michelin-starred and celebrity chef dining, immersive wellness, and unforgettable moments at every turn. Behind this extraordinary destination are over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities. Together, we foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talent is nurtured, wellbeing is prioritized, and careers truly thrive.

About the role

As Head Waiter at Banquets and Special Events, you will provide hands‑on support and assistance to colleagues to ensure that the highest levels of fine dining service and courtesy are provided to our guests. The Head Waiter will greet all guests as they are being seated, creating a professional and friendly rapport to ensure a positive first impression and exceptional standard of service. You will be familiar with the complete food and beverage menu, knowledgeable on all promotional activities, and provide specialist advice to guests and colleagues on menu items when required. Additionally, a priority of this role will be to closely monitor the consistency of food and beverage items that are being served to ensure overall service quality, escalating any major problems or complaints to management.

About you

The ideal candidate must have a passion for hospitality with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role with a proven track record of working in a high‑volume restaurant. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, be a team player, manage multiple tasks and have confidence in dealing with a diverse set of clienteles. Atlantis, The Royal offers an unbeatable opportunity to grow and develop in your career right in the mix of a continuously developing city and a diverse range of cultures.

Benefits

We offer a competitive, tax‑free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include:

• Generous food and beverage privileges
• Exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide
• Comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage)
• Annual flights home
• Life insurance
• Incentive program
• Variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world‑class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio — making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long‑term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A‑Team and discover the extraordinary.