Waiter

Kempinski Hotel; Doha; On-site; QAR 66,960 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotel Doha invites an experienced fine-dining server to join our prestigious restaurant team. You will deliver flawless service, guide guests through menus, and upsell premium pairings in a sophisticated setting.

Role requires stamina to carry heavy trays, immaculate presentation, and the ability to read guest cues while coordinating with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues. Doha location, professional attire expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience waiting tables in upscale, fine‑dining, or Michelin‑starred environment.
• Strong understanding of fine wines, spirits, premium ingredients, and classic culinary terminology.
• Exceptional poise, refined communication skills, emotional intelligence to read guest cues, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Immaculate personal presentation and adherence to strict uniform and grooming standards.
• Physical stamina to stand and walk for long shifts while carrying heavy silver trays and large wine buckets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a flawless, highly sophisticated culinary experience to guests in a high-end restaurant.
• Serve with deep culinary knowledge, flawless etiquette, and the ability to anticipate guest needs before they arise.
• Maintain exhaustive knowledge of the menu, ingredients, preparation techniques, culinary origins, allergens, and wine or cocktail pairings.
• Execute precise service techniques such as serving from the left, clearing from the right, pouring water and wine flawlessly, and synchronized table drops.
• Read the table to tailor the service style to the guests’ vibe and anticipate needs quietly, e.g., replacing dropped napkins or crumbing the table between courses.
• Guide guests through the menu, explain tasting menus, and confidently recommend premium pairings and digestifs to enhance the check size.
• Communicate with kitchen and expo regarding dietary restrictions, pacing requests, and precise order modifications.
• Ensure every piece of silverware, crystal glassware, and porcelain plate is spotless and perfectly aligned.
• Stand, walk, and carry heavy silver trays, balanced plates, or large wine buckets with grace during long shifts.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of menu and bev. pa

Formal service technique

Upselling techniques

Liaison front/back of house

Attention to prop/setup standards

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver an flawless, highly sophisticated culinary experience to guests in a high‑end restaurant.
• Serve with a deep culinary knowledge, flawless etiquette, and the ability to anticipate guest needs before they arise.
• Maintain exhaustive knowledge of the menu, including ingredients, preparation techniques, culinary origins, potential allergens, and wine or cocktail pairings.
• Execute precise service techniques such as serving from the left, clearing from the right, pouring water and wine flawlessly, and carrying out synchronized table drops where all guests are served at the exact same moment.
• Read the table to tailor the service style to the guests’ vibe and anticipate needs quietly, e.g., replacing dropped napkins instantly or crumbing the table between courses.
• Guide guests through the menu, explain chef tasting menus, and confidently recommend premium pairings, aperitifs, and digestifs to enhance the check size and guest experience.
• Communicate seamlessly with the kitchen and expo regarding special dietary restrictions, pacing requests, and precise order modifications.
• Ensure every piece of silverware, crystal glassware, and porcelain plate is completely spotless and perfectly aligned according to strict fine‑dining geometry.
• Stand, walk, and carry heavy silver trays, balanced plates, or large wine buckets with grace and stamina throughout long shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience waiting tables in a upscale, fine‑dining, or Michelin‑starred environment.
• Strong understanding of fine wines, spirits, premium ingredients (e.g., truffles, caviar, specific beef cuts), and classic culinary terminology.
• Exceptional poise, refined communication skills, emotional intelligence to read guest cues, and the ability to remain completely calm under pressure.
• Immaculate personal presentation and adherence to strict uniform and grooming standards.
• Physical stamina to stand and walk gracefully for long shifts while carrying heavy silver trays, balanced plates, or large wine buckets.

Skills and Attributes

• Advanced knowledge of menu and beverage pairings.
• Technical proficiency in synchronized and formal service.
• Guest experience management and upselling techniques.
• Effective liaison skills between front and back of house.
• Meticulous attention to prop, prop, and setup standards.