Restaurant Server at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

InterContinental Hotels Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room to Belong

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

InterContinental Fujairah Resort, part of the InterContinental Hotels Group, invites you to join as a Restaurant Server. Welcome guests, recommend dishes, and ensure service excellence across the dining experience.

You’ll work with the Restaurant, Kitchen, Bar and F&B teams to deliver memorable meals in a luxury, five‑star setting. We value 1–2 years of hotel food service experience, strong communication, cash handling, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in hotels in a similar position.
• Foodservice experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations.
• Must meet local age requirements to serve alcohol.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Good communication and basic math skills for cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take food and beverage orders promptly and professionally.
• Set up and maintain tables and service areas to hotel standards.
• Provide attentive service and upsell to guests.
• Maintain knowledge of menus, ingredients, promotions, and dietary requirements.
• Coordinate with Restaurant, Kitchen, Bar, and F&B teams for smooth operations.
• Process orders and payments accurately using the POS system.
• Maintain high standards of HACCP, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Follow SOPs, hotel policies, and safety requirements.

Skills

Guest service

Food service

Cash handling

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains. An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury. With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five‑star resort presence.

What's your passion? Whether you're into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love. And we're looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort.

Your Day to Day:

Great restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, scents and, importantly, service. As a Restaurant Server, you’ll welcome our guests, recommend food and drink and help keep service on-track and up to standard. By tailoring each guest’s experience to their unique tastes, you’ll create memories as delightful as the dishes.

Some of your main role responsibilities are:

• Greet guests warmly and take food and beverage orders promptly and professionally.
• Set up and maintain tables and service areas according to hotel standards.
• Provide attentive service, anticipate guest needs, and handle concerns professionally.
• Obtain guest feedback and share relevant comments with the Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintain good knowledge of menus, ingredients, promotions, and dietary requirements.
• Work closely with the Restaurant, Kitchen, Bar, and F&B teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Support colleagues during busy periods and assist in other areas as required.
• Perform department/outlet opening or closing duties as required.
• Participate in training and continuously develop food, beverage, and service knowledge.
• Maximize sales through effective upselling and product knowledge.
• Process orders and payments accurately using the POS system.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and cleanliness.
• Follow all restaurant SOPs, hotel policies, cash handling procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned to support the smooth operation of the restaurant.

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in hotels in similar position
• Food service experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations preferred.
• Must be at the minimum age to serve alcohol in line with any local legislative requirements.
• Communication skills used frequently when interacting with guests wait staff, cooks, and supervisor.
• Reading and writing abilities used often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays
• Ability to perform the following: Carrying or lifting items, assist with the food delivery, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling food objects; plates, trays, glasses, etc

In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we'll give you the Room to Belong.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?