Waitress- Arabic Speaker

Arabic Restuarant; Sharjah; On-site; AED 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabic Restaurant in Sharjah is seeking a full-time Waitstaff – Arabic Speaker to warmly welcome guests, take orders, and provide attentive table service.

You will explain menu items, serve food and drinks, handle inquiries, and ensure a clean dining area while coordinating with kitchen and service teams. Fluency in Arabic and basic English are preferred.

This role supports opening/closing duties and processes payments while upholding high hygiene standards in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Customer service excellence with a friendly demeanor.
• Understanding of food & beverage service and dining etiquette.
• Fluency in Arabic; basic English preferred.
• Experience in hospitality settings beneficial.
• Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Attention to cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Team player who stays calm in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide attentive table service.
• Takes orders, explains menu items and serves food and beverages.
• Handles customer inquiries and resolves concerns professionally.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of dining area.
• Collaborates with kitchen and service teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Processes payments and supports opening and closing duties.
• Adheres to food safety guidelines and presentation standards.

Skills

Customer service

Food & beverage knowledge

Arabic language

English basics

Cooking understanding

Hospitality experience

Flexibility

Hygiene standards

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

Company Description

Arabic Restaurant is a hospitality-focused establishment specializing in traditional and modern Arabic cuisine. Located in Sharjah, the restaurant aims to offer guests an authentic dining experience with high-quality food and welcoming service. The team values professionalism, cultural awareness, and a positive work environment. Employees are encouraged to contribute to excellent customer experiences and maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation. The restaurant provides opportunities to learn more about Arabic food, language, and hospitality.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Sharjah for a Waitstaff – Arabic Speaker. The role involves welcoming guests, taking orders, and providing attentive table service throughout their visit. Responsibilities include explaining menu items, serving food and beverages, handling customer inquiries, and ensuring a clean and organized dining area. The waitstaff member will collaborate with kitchen and service teams to ensure timely delivery of orders and resolve any guest concerns professionally. The role also includes processing payments, following food safety and hygiene guidelines, and supporting opening and closing duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Knowledge of food & beverage and food service operations, including basic dining etiquette.
• Effective communication skills, with fluency in Arabic and basic English preferred.
• Basic cooking or food preparation understanding is an advantage for explaining menu items.
• Previous experience in restaurants, cafes, or hospitality settings is beneficial.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Attention to cleanliness, personal grooming, and adherence to food safety standards.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.