Waiter / Waitress

Yalladuka LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with service charge

Brand-new venue opening

Career growth

Brand service standards training

Young multicultural team

Prime Dubai Creek Harbour location

Direct hiring by management

Job summary

HookahPlace MENA is hiring experienced waiters and waitresses for its new lounge opening at Dubai Creek Harbour this autumn. You will take orders, guide guests through the menu and ensure service flows smoothly from arrival to final bill in a design-led, hospitality-focused environment.

We require 1–2 years of waiter experience, good conversational English, and current Dubai residence. Training will cover brand standards, menu and beverage programme, with a dynamic, multicultural team in a prime

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years as waiter/waitress in hospitality.
• Good conversational English and strong menu knowledge.
• Confident with POS systems and billing.
• Well-groomed, energetic, able to work long shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Currently based in Dubai and holding UAE residence.

Responsibilities

• Take orders accurately and input into POS.
• Present menu confidently and suggest pairings.
• Serve courses in correct sequence and maintain table standards.
• Monitor sections and respond quickly to guest requests.
• Process bills and reconcile cash/card payments.
• Complete opening, side and closing duties and restocking.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Upselling

Menu knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Job description

• Academic Level Tertiary Level, Related experience

More Information

• Total Years Experience 0-2
• Working Hours 8 hrs

HookahPlace MENA is hiring experienced Waiters and Waitresses for its new lounge opening at Dubai Creek Harbour this autumn. You will be the main point of contact for guests throughout their visit - taking food, beverage and shisha orders, guiding them through the menu, serving courses in correct sequence and keeping your section running smoothly from first arrival to final bill. The venue is design-led and service-driven, so we are looking for people who can hold a confident conversation, read a table, and anticipate what guests need before they ask. You will work as part of a close front-of-house team alongside runners, bartenders and the kitchen, with full training on brand standards and the menu before opening. A minimum of one to two years of waiter experience in a restaurant, lounge or café is required, along with good conversational English and current residence in Dubai.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take food, beverage and shisha orders accurately and enter them into the POS system.
• Present the menu confidently, explain dishes and recommend pairings or upsells.
• Serve courses in the correct sequence and maintain table standards throughout the guest’s visit.
• Monitor assigned sections, anticipate guest needs and respond quickly to requests.
• Process bills, handle cash and card payments accurately and reconcile at end of shift.
• Complete opening, side and closing duties, including station setup and restocking.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant, lounge or café.
• Good conversational English and strong menu knowledge; a second language is an advantage.
• Confident with POS systems, order taking and billing.
• Well-groomed, energetic and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work long shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Currently based in Dubai; candidates with their own valid UAE visa will be given preference.

About HookahPlace

HookahPlace is an international lounge and hospitality brand with a network of venues across Europe, the CIS and the Middle East. The concept combines design-led interiors, premium shisha, a full food and beverage offering and a strong emphasis on guest experience. HookahPlace MENA operates the brand’s regional expansion, and the new Dubai Creek Harbour venue is the next step in that growth - a flagship-style location in one of Dubai’s most talked-about waterfront districts. The company invests in its teams, promotes from within where possible, and looks for people who take real pride in hospitality.

• Competitive salary package with service charge and tips.
• Opportunity to open a brand-new venue and shape its service culture from day one.
• Career growth within an expanding international hospitality group.
• Training in brand service standards, menu and beverage programme.
• Young, multicultural and supportive team environment.
• Prime Dubai Creek Harbour location with strong guest volume.
• Direct hiring by the management team - no agency fees at any stage.