Waiter / Waitress

Lucia Cannes; Cannes; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucia Cannes is looking for a dedicated Waiter/Waitress to join the Nikki Beach Hospitality Group in Cannes, France. This role involves delivering exceptional service, taking orders accurately, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Candidates should be friendly, efficient, and confident with food and beverage recommendations. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth in luxury hospitality. Join us to be part of transformative lifestyle experiences in an iconic setting.

Qualifications

• Natural communicator who can engage with guests.
• Efficient during peak service hours.
• Professional and polished personal presentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, engaging service aligned with company values.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately.
• Prepare and maintain mise en place for service.
• Anticipate guest needs and handle complaints professionally.

Skills

Friendly and service-minded

Confident with food and beverage recommendations

Multitasking under pressure

Strong collaboration skills

Job description

Join the Nikki Beach Hospitality Group!

Position: Waiter/Waitress
Location: Cannes, France
Contract: Full time

Position Overview

As a Waiter, you are more than an order taker, you are a host, entertainer, and an integral part of the Lucia Cannes experience. With warmth, energy, and precision, you deliver exceptional food and beverage service while creating genuine connections with our guests. You guide them through our signature lifestyle concept and ensure every visit becomes a memorable Celebration of Life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide warm, engaging, and professional service aligned with Lucia Cannes values.
• Confidently take food and beverage orders and operate POS systems with accuracy.
• Present and explain menu items and daily specials with flair and expertise.
• Upsell and make recommendations using product knowledge and pairing techniques.
• Serve and run food and beverages to tables and sunbeds.
• Prepare and maintain mise en place: cutlery, napkins, condiments, menus.
• Ensure your section is clean, complete, and guest‑ready at all times.
• Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly to requests, and handle complaints with professionalism.
• Support runners and colleagues across the floor for smooth service flow.
• Execute all opening, daily, and closing duties with consistency.
• Participate in daily briefings and team training sessions.
• Maintain high grooming, hygiene, and personal presentation standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Naturally friendly, communicative, and service‑minded.
• Confident with food, beverage, and wine recommendations.
• Efficient and focused during peak service hours.
• Calm under pressure, able to multitask with a smile.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Professional, polished, and proud of your personal presentation.

Why Join Nikki Beach Hospitality Group

Established by Jack and Lucia Penrod, Nikki Beach Hospitality Group epitomizes barefoot luxury hospitality, curating transformative lifestyle experiences through its global collection of iconic beach clubs, hotels, resorts, residences, dining concepts, and pop‑ups. Recognized among the world’s best beach clubs and resorts, the brand continues to expand into new destinations and concepts, including Lucia, our restaurant and beach concept introduced in 2024.

For our team members, this means the chance to be part of a hospitality group with a celebrated 25‑year legacy and an exciting future. Joining Nikki Beach Hospitality Group offers opportunities for growth and international exposure, with the ability to build a career across some of the world’s most sought‑after destinations. As part of the Nikki Beach family, you will help shape unforgettable moments and contribute to the future of luxury hospitality.

Compensation

Competitive salary.