Waiter/ Waitress

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerzner International’s Bab Al Shams Desert Resort is seeking a Food & Beverage Server to deliver courteous, professional service across restaurants, bars, and room service. You will understand the menu, upsell, and ensure flawless service in a luxury, desert‑inspired setting in Dubai.

The role requires 1–2 years in a similar hotel position, HACCP certification, and experience with POS systems. You’ll rotate across sub‑departments within the F&B division and uphold HACCP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• F&B Vocational certificate or diploma.
• HACCP certified.
• 1–2 years in a similar position in a five‑star hotel.
• Experience with POS terminals and stock/inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Understand all menu items and suggest pairings to upsell.
• Welcomes and assists guests, maintaining courtesy and professionalism.
• Verify table/tray setup and assist guests in seating/departure.
• Take orders and ensure correct posting into the POS system (Micros).
• Prepare and serve food and beverages following hotel standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and high standard of service and safety.

Skills

Initiative

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Hard Working

Flexible

Adaptable

Friendly

Patient

Education

High School diploma or GED

F&B Vocational certificate/diploma

HACCP certified

Tools

POS terminals

Stock & Inventory management software

Job description

Rare Finds is a diverse collection of resorts celebrating the individuality and unique identity of a destination, with a distinct ability to captivate the imagination, and bring to the forefront the essence of a place.

Authentic and captivating, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort is a truly magical destination, where expertly curated itineraries and bespoke entertainment are the beating heart of our legendary desert-based destination. Part of our unique Rare Finds collection, the essence of Bab Al Shams joins our guests together to discover the most soulful experiences and humbling journeys, set against Dubai’s endless dunes and rich culture.

About The Role

Serves Food and Beverages to guests in the assigned station/place of work in a courteous, professional, efficient, and flexible manner consistent with established performance and productivity standards in any of the Food and beverage Outlets (Restaurants, Bars, Room Service, Pool Restaurant) to maximize guest satisfaction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand all food and beverage items in the menu and the ability to recommend food & beverage combinations and up-sell alternatives.
• Recognizes and welcomes every guest.
• Performs a final check of the table/tray or trolley set-up before seating/serving guests
• Assists guests with the chair when arriving and departing.
• Introduce the appropriate menu and suggest menu specials to the guests.
• Takes orders and ensures the correct posting into Micros.
• Prepares and serves food and beverage orders and provides courteous, professional, efficient, and flexible service at all times, following the hotel's Standards of Performance.
• Follows the correct sequence of service outlined in the Standard Operating Manual.
• Checks all tables/trays/trolleys to ensure maximum cleanliness and standard settings
• Inquires about the guests' special dietary or allergic requirements and will pass them on to the F&B Outlet Manager or Culinary team.
• Handles money and guest charges accurately.
• Handles guest inquiries courteously and efficiently, reports complaints or problems to supervisors if no immediate solution can be found, and ensures follow-up with guests.
• Establishes a rapport with guests, maintaining good customer relationships.
• Performs all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work to the standard set.
• Adapts to rotate within the different sub-departments of the Food & Beverage Division or any other hotel department as assigned.
• Ensures that health, hygiene, and safety regulations are complied with and applied in the department in compliance with HACCP standards and procedures.
• Performs opening and closing procedures established for the Place of Work as assigned.
• Assists in controlling the requisitioning, storage, and careful use of all operating supplies and equipment
• Ensures that the Place of Work and surrounding area is kept clean and organized at all times by keeping the glasses clean and the bar area orderly; clean and polish glassware, chinaware, hollowware, and flatware; cleans all spillage during service time and closing; cleans soiled glass and wipes all.
• Set up tables and bars following food & beverage standards.
• Monitors operating supplies by maintaining and controlling established food & beverage par stock and operating supplies to ensure smooth operation and to reduce spoilage and wastage.
• Responsible for the discrepancies in the potential food & beverage cost satisfactorily.
• Reports for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name tag at all times
• Maintains a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Projects at all times a positive and motivated attitude and exercise self-control
• Participates in daily briefings and monthly communication meetings to discuss various aspects of food service and preparation.

Experience & Educational Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree or its equivalent.
• Food & Beverage Vocational certificate or diploma.
• HACCP certified
• 1-2 years in a similar position in a five-star hotel.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training.
• Experience in handling Point of sale (POS) terminals and Stock & Inventory management software.
• Initiative and Commitment to Achieve
• Attention to Detail & Quality
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Hard working
• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Friendly
• Patient

About The Role

Serves Food and Beverages to guests in the assigned station/place of work in a courteous, professional, efficient, and flexible manner consistent with established performance and productivity standards in any of the Food and beverage Outlets (Restaurants, Bars, Room Service, Pool Restaurant) to maximize guest satisfaction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand all food and beverage items in the menu and the ability to recommend food & beverage combinations and up-sell alternatives.
• Recognizes and welcomes every guest.
• Performs a final check of the table/tray or trolley set-up before seating/serving guests
• Assists guests with the chair when arriving and departing.
• Introduce the appropriate menu and suggest menu specials to the guests.
• Takes orders and ensures the correct posting into Micros.
• Prepares and serves food and beverage orders and provides courteous, professional, efficient, and flexible service at all times, following the hotel's Standards of Performance.
• Follows the correct sequence of service outlined in the Standard Operating Manual.
• Checks all tables/trays/trolleys to ensure maximum cleanliness and standard settings
• Inquires about the guests' special dietary or allergic requirements and will pass them on to the F&B Outlet Manager or Culinary team.
• Handles money and guest charges accurately.
• Handles guest inquiries courteously and efficiently, reports complaints or problems to supervisors if no immediate solution can be found, and ensures follow-up with guests.
• Establishes a rapport with guests, maintaining good customer relationships.
• Performs all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work to the standard set.
• Adapts to rotate within the different sub-departments of the Food & Beverage Division or any other hotel department as assigned.
• Ensures that health, hygiene, and safety regulations are complied with and applied in the department in compliance with HACCP standards and procedures.
• Performs opening and closing procedures established for the Place of Work as assigned.
• Assists in controlling the requisitioning, storage, and careful use of all operating supplies and equipment
• Ensures that the Place of Work and surrounding area is kept clean and organized at all times by keeping the glasses clean and the bar area orderly; clean and polish glassware, chinaware, hollowware, and flatware; cleans all spillage during service time and closing; cleans soiled glass and wipes all.
• Set up tables and bars following food & beverage standards.
• Monitors operating supplies by maintaining and controlling established food & beverage par stock and operating supplies to ensure smooth operation and to reduce spoilage and wastage.
• Responsible for the discrepancies in the potential food & beverage cost satisfactorily.
• Reports for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name tag at all times
• Maintains a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Projects at all times a positive and motivated attitude and exercise self-control
• Participates in daily briefings and monthly communication meetings to discuss various aspects of food service and preparation.

Experience & Educational Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree or its equivalent.
• Food & Beverage Vocational certificate or diploma.
• HACCP certified
• 1-2 years in a similar position in a five-star hotel.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training.
• Experience in handling Point of sale (POS) terminals and Stock & Inventory management software.
• Initiative and Commitment to Achieve
• Attention to Detail & Quality
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Hard working
• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Friendly
• Patient