Waiter/Waitress

Kempinski Hotels; Doha; On-site; QAR 39,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels in Doha is seeking an experienced waiter to deliver a flawless, high-end dining experience in a Michelin-inspired setting.

You will master the menu and wine pairings, work with a formal service style, and coordinate with the kitchen to ensure impeccable timing and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience waiting tables in upscale, fine-dining, or Michelin-starred environment.
• Strong understanding of fine wines, spirits, premium ingredients and culinary terminology.
• Soft skills: poise, refined communication, emotional intelligence under pressure.
• Immaculate grooming and adherence to strict uniform standards.
• Physical stamina to stand and move with heavy service items.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flawless service in a high-end restaurant setting.
• Maintain exhaustive knowledge of the menu, ingredients, and wine pairings.
• Execute precise service techniques and synchronized table drops.
• Read the table to tailor service to the guest and occasion.
• Upsell and guide guests through tasting menus and premium pairings.
• Coordinate with kitchen on dietary restrictions and timing.
• Ensure silverware, crystal, and porcelain are spotless and correctly set.

Skills

Menu knowledge

Synchronized service

Guest experience

Upselling

Communication

Etiquette

Stamina

Job description

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Department: Food & Beverage

Location: Qatar - Doha

Description

Waiter is responsible for delivering an flawless, highly sophisticated culinary experience to guests. In a high-end restaurant, service is treated as an art form; it requires deep culinary knowledge, flawless etiquette, and the ability to anticipate guest needs before they arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu and Beverage Expertise: Maintaining an exhaustive knowledge of the menu, including ingredients, preparation techniques, culinary origins, potential allergens, and wine or cocktail pairings.
• Synchronized & Formal Service: Executing 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.
• Guest Experience Management: Reading the table to tailor the service style to the guests vibe (e.g., a celebratory anniversary vs. a quiet business dinner). Anticipating needs quietly—such as replacing dropped napkins instantly or crumbing the table between courses.
• Upselling & Guidance: Guiding guests through the menu, explaining chef tasting menus, and confidently recommending premium pairings, aperitifs, and digestifs to enhance the check size and the guest experience.
• Liaison Between Front & Back of House: Communicating seamlessly with the kitchen (expo) regarding special dietary restrictions, pacing requests, and precise order modifications.
• Polishing & Setup: Ensuring every piece of silverware, crystal glassware, and porcelain plate is completely spotless and perfectly aligned according to strict fine-dining geometry.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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