Waiter Male

YOSH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

YOSH in Abu Dhabi is seeking a professional Waiter to provide discreet front-of-house service within a private property. You will greet residents, take orders, serve food and beverages, and support dining events with a high standard of presentation.

The role requires excellent communication, attention to detail, and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in front-of-house waiting or hospitality roles within private households, hotels, or fine-dining environments preferred.
• Knowledge of table service techniques and wine service is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a polite, professional manner.
• Attention to presentation and service standards under pressure.
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene; relevant certification is an advantage.
• Fluent in English.
• Flexible approach to working hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents and guests promptly and courteously, take orders, explain menus, and provide attentive personalised service throughout meals and events.
• Serve food and beverages to the required standard, clear and reset tables, and assist with plating and presentation as directed by the chef or head of service.
• Prepare and set dining tables according to service standards, including laying cutlery, glassware and linen; ensure settings are immaculate.
• Assist with the planning and execution of private functions and events, support service flow, liaise with kitchen and housekeeping teams, and help with setup and clear-down duties.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks, present and decant wines, and follow beverage service etiquette.

Skills

Front-of-house experience

Private household service

Wine service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Discretion

Education

Food safety certification (advantage)

Job description

Job Purpose

The Waiter will provide professional discreet front-of-house service within a private property. The role involves greeting and serving residents and guests presenting food and beverages to a high standard setting and clearing dining areas and supporting household events and functions. The post requires a reliable courteous individual who can work flexibly follow direction and maintain confidentiality in a private household environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Guest Service: Greet residents and guests promptly and courteously take orders explain menus and provide attentive personalised service throughout meals and events.

• Food & Beverage Service: Serve food and beverages to the required standard clear and reset tables efficiently assist with plating and presentation as directed by the chef or head of service.

• Table Preparation: Prepare and set dining tables according to service standards including laying cutlery glassware and linen; ensure table settings are immaculate and appropriately presented.

• Event Support: Assist with the planning and execution of private functions and events support service flow liaise with kitchen and housekeeping teams and help with setup and clear-down duties.

• Beverage Service: Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks present and decant wines where required and follow guidance on beverage pairings and service etiquette.

• Hygiene & Compliance: Maintain high standards of cleanliness in dining and service areas follow food safety and hygiene procedures and ensure compliance with household health and safety policies.

• Stock & Equipment: Assist with inventory checks for service items report low stock or equipment faults and ensure all serviceware is cared for and stored correctly.

• Teamwork & Discretion: Work collaboratively with chefs housekeeping and other household staff support colleagues during busy periods and maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in front-of-house waiting or hospitality roles within private households hotels or fine-dining environments preferred.

• Good knowledge of table service techniques silver service or informal service standards; wine service experience is advantageous.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a polite professional manner.

• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain high presentation and service standards under pressure.

• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene; relevant certification is an advantage.

• Fluent in English.

• Flexible approach to working hours including early mornings evenings weekends and bank holidays as required.

Work Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in a waiting or service role is desirable demonstrating practical service skills and experience supporting senior front-of-house staff.

• Experience working in a private household or with high-net-worth clients is advantageous but not essential.

Personal Attributes

• Professional polite and presentable with excellent attention to personal grooming and service appearance.

• Reliable punctual and trustworthy with a strong sense of discretion and respect for privacy.

• Calm under pressure adaptable and willing to take direction and learn household-specific routines.

This is a front-of-house role within a private property. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the household. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.