Waiter/Waitress - Porterhouse

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury 5-star beachfront resort in Dubai is seeking a passionate hospitality professional to join their team. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar luxury hotel or established restaurant environment and be fluent in English. Responsibilities include taking food and beverage orders, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a high standard of service. Join a vibrant team in a tropical, relaxing sanctuary.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar luxury hotel or established restaurant environment.
• Fluent in English.
• Must be based in the United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with food and beverage items on the menu.
• Prepare the outlet for operation and set tables.
• Take and serve food and beverage orders.
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned station.

Skills

Customer service

Food & beverage knowledge

Hospitality passion

Job description

Company Description

Discover the warm hospitality of Sofitel Dubai The Palm, a luxurious 5-star beachfront resort located on the East Crescent of the renowned Palm Jumeirah.

Nestled among lush greenery on the idyllic shores of the Arabian Gulf, Sofitel Dubai The Palm offers a tropical and relaxing sanctuary, just a short distance from the vibrant city of Dubai.

With touches of French elegance throughout the resort, we invite guests to enjoy an environment "Where life lives" and indulge in excellence.

The resort features 360 contemporary guest rooms and suites, 182 serviced apartments, 4 ultra-luxury villas, Sofitel Spa with L’Occitane, Fitness Centre, Kids Club, and a variety of dining options including 7 restaurants, 5 bars, and lounges.

Job Responsibilities

1. Be familiar with all food and beverage items on the outlet menu.
2. Prepare the outlet for operation, including mise-en-place, setting and resetting tables, light cleaning, and other assigned tasks.
3. Take food and beverage orders from guests, upselling where possible.
4. Utilize the outlet point-of-sales system as prescribed.
5. Ensure all sales are properly recorded, following procedures for ordering, voiding, or correcting items.
6. Serve food and beverages according to established standards.
7. Clear tables and remove dirty dishes to the dish area.
8. Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
9. Be flexible in meeting guests' special requests for specific food and beverage preparation methods and ingredients.
10. Follow presentation guidelines established by the Food & Beverage Manager.
11. Maintain the assigned station/section in a clean and orderly manner at all times.
12. Ensure all company minimum brand standards are implemented, along with optional brand standards where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar luxury hotel or established restaurant environment.
• Fun, energetic, with a passion for hospitality.
• Currently based in the United Arab Emirates.
• Fluent in English.