We are looking for a friendly, professional, and customer-focused Waiter/Waitress to join our food & beverage service team. The successful candidate will welcome guests, take food and beverage orders, serve meals, and help maintain a clean and comfortable dining environment. The ideal candidate should have good communication skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome guests warmly and escort them to their tables when required.
- Present menus and explain available dishes, beverages, and daily specials.
- Take food and beverage orders accurately and communicate them to the kitchen.
- Serve food and drinks promptly and according to restaurant service standards.
- Check on guests during their meals to ensure satisfaction.
- Respond politely to customer questions, requests, and concerns.
- Coordinate with kitchen staff, cashiers, and other service team members.
- Prepare tables, arrange cutlery, and ensure the dining area is clean and presentable.
- Clear used dishes and reset tables for the next guests.
- Follow food hygiene, health, and safety procedures.
- Assist with billing and payment processing when required.
- Report customer complaints or service issues to the supervisor.
- Support opening, closing, and other restaurant service duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent is preferred.
- Previous experience as a Waiter/Waitress or in a restaurant, hotel, café, or hospitality environment is an advantage.
- Good verbal communication and customer service skills.
- Basic English proficiency; additional languages are an advantage.
- Friendly personality and a professional approach to guest service.
- Ability to take orders accurately and follow instructions.
- Good teamwork, time-management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy food and beverage environment.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food-handling practices is an advantage.
- Ability to handle customer requests and complaints politely.
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, according to the work schedule.
- Physically able to stand and walk for extended periods and carry serving trays where required.
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Dubai, UAE.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
- Employment visa, subject to the employer's policy and applicable UAE regulations.
- Medical insurance, as applicable under the employment arrangement and UAE requirements.
- Annual leave and public holidays in accordance with applicable UAE labour law.
- End-of-service benefits, where applicable under UAE law.
- Professional and supportive working environment.
- On-the-job training and opportunities to develop hospitality skills.
- Career growth opportunities within the food and beverage or hospitality team.
- Meals, accommodation, transportation, service charges, or tips may be available depending on company policy and the employment contract.