Senior Waitress

1st-jobs.com; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

1st-jobs.com is seeking a Senior Waitress for a restaurant in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide professional service, ensure memorable dining experiences, and lead a team in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

The role requires English fluency, a hospitality background, and the ability to work closely with kitchen and outlets teams to maximize guest satisfaction and outlet revenue.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in hospitality or related field; up to two years of experience preferred.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Familiar with Micros POS is desirable; leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Kitchen, Stewarding and Outlet Cashiers for smooth operations.
• Conduct regular training sessions for the team per SOPs.
• Monitor duty schedules for the team.
• Maintain the appearance and grooming of staff.
• Ensure timely setup of the Food & Beverage outlet per meal settings and hours.
• Welcome and seat arriving guests in absence of hostess.
• Maintain professional and friendly relations with patrons.
• Be familiar with the outlet's menu and promotions.
• Help meet and maximize monthly revenue for the outlet.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/degree in hospitality

Tools

Micros POS

Job description

We are currently seeking for dynamic and self motivated Senior Waitress for a restaurantin Abu Dhabi.
As a Senior Waitress you are responsible to provide professional service to our guests, ensuring their restaurant visit will become a memorable dining experience whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Work in close cooperation with the Kitchen and Stewarding as well as the Outlet Cashiers to ensure a smooth running operation
• Conduct regular training sessions with the assigned team in line with the departmental SOPs
• Monitor duty schedules for the respective team
• Ensure the proper appearance and grooming of assigned employees
• Work towards the timely set up of the assigned Food & Beverage outlet, according to the meal settings and in line with the opening hours
• Handle the welcome of arriving guests and their seating through the hostess and take over, if she is not available
• Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with the outlet patrons to ensure their well-being
• Familiar with the outlets menu, promotional activities and other relevant issues concerning the outlet and the hotel
• Contribute to meet and maximize the monthly revenue budget for the respective outlet

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally have a diploma / degree in the hospitality field or with a maximum of two years experiences in a similar role. You must also have fluency in both written and spoken English and a wide familiarity with Micros would be desirable. Previous experiences in leadership and supervisory roles are a definite plus.

The ideal candidate will be a well-presented and groomed individual with an outgoing and friendly attitude and a high aptitude for customer care. You are a hands-on and proactive person with a charismatic and approachable character. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and be a great team player, who thrives in working with a multicultural team and guests alike while possessing the following additional competencies:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results