Head Waitress – Premium Riviera Dining Concept

Cutting Edge Recruitment; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Transportation

Duty meals

Career development

Job summary

One of Jeddah’s premier dining destinations seeks a Head Waitress to lead the front-of-house in a premium environment inspired by the French and Italian Riviera. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily restaurant floor operations, supervises waitstaff, and ensures smooth, professional service across every shift.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in upscale or fine dining, strong leadership, exceptional guest relations, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in upscale restaurant, luxury hospitality, or premium dining service.
• Previous experience as a Head Waitress, Senior Waitress, or Team Leader in a high-volume or fine dining environment.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant service standards, food and beverage operations, and guest relations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a service team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the front-of-house service team during daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain exceptional standards of service, presentation, cleanliness, and professionalism throughout all guest touchpoints.
• Coordinate table assignments, service flow, and communication between the dining room and kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, hygiene, and company operating procedures.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures and ensure the restaurant is fully prepared for service.
• Deliver warm, personalised, and attentive service that reflects the restaurant’s premium positioning.
• Build strong guest relationships and anticipate guest needs to create memorable dining experiences.
• Handle guest enquiries, requests, and complaints professionally, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.
• Monitor service standards and continuously identify opportunities to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty.
• Supervise, motivate, and support the waitstaff throughout each shift.
• Train and mentor new and existing team members on service standards, menu knowledge, and company procedures.
• Lead by example, promoting teamwork, professionalism, and a positive working environment.
• Assist management with performance feedback and ongoing coaching to develop team members.
• Ensure all tables, dining areas, and service stations are maintained to the highest standards.
• Monitor stock levels of service equipment, crockery, cutlery, glassware, and operating supplies, reporting shortages as required.
• Coordinate effectively with kitchen, bar, and management teams to ensure seamless service.
• Support inventory control and minimise breakage and waste within the front-of-house operation.
• Assist with the implementation of promotional activities, special events, and seasonal menus.
• Promote menu items and beverage recommendations to maximise guest satisfaction and revenue opportunities.
• Support management in achieving operational goals and maintaining the restaurant’s premium reputation.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Service standards

Communication

English fluency

Organization

Guest relations

Job description

Lead Service Excellence at One of Jeddah’s Most Stylish Dining Destinations!

About the Opportunity:

Join one of Jeddah’s most distinctive dining destinations, where the charm and sophistication of the French and Italian Riviera come to life through exceptional hospitality and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.

Offering an elegant blend of refined dining, stylish interiors, vibrant energy, and warm service, the restaurant has earned a reputation as a premier destination for guests seeking memorable culinary experiences. Inspired by the rich traditions of the Mediterranean, the concept combines French culinary excellence with Italian hospitality to create a unique and inviting atmosphere.

Committed to delivering outstanding quality, impeccable service, and unforgettable guest experiences, the restaurant continues to establish itself as one of Jeddah’s leading premium hospitality venues.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and passionate Head Waitress to lead the front-of-house service team in a premium dining environment inspired by the elegance of the French and Italian Riviera. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the restaurant floor, supervising the waitstaff, and ensuring smooth, efficient, and professional service throughout every shift. Ideal for a hospitality professional who leads by example, the position requires a strong commitment to exceptional guest experiences, maintaining the highest service standards, and developing a motivated, high-performing team that consistently delivers memorable dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Leadership

• Lead and supervise the front-of-house service team during daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain exceptional standards of service, presentation, cleanliness, and professionalism throughout all guest touchpoints.
• Coordinate table assignments, service flow, and communication between the dining room and kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, hygiene, and company operating procedures.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures and ensure the restaurant is fully prepared for service.

Guest Experience

• Deliver warm, personalised, and attentive service that reflects the restaurant’s premium positioning.
• Build strong guest relationships and anticipate guest needs to create memorable dining experiences.
• Handle guest enquiries, requests, and complaints professionally, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.
• Monitor service standards and continuously identify opportunities to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, motivate, and support the waitstaff throughout each shift.
• Train and mentor new and existing team members on service standards, menu knowledge, and company procedures.
• Lead by example, promoting teamwork, professionalism, and a positive working environment.
• Assist management with performance feedback and ongoing coaching to develop team members.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure all tables, dining areas, and service stations are maintained to the highest standards.
• Monitor stock levels of service equipment, crockery, cutlery, glassware, and operating supplies, reporting shortages as required.
• Coordinate effectively with kitchen, bar, and management teams to ensure seamless service.
• Support inventory control and minimise breakage and waste within the front-of-house operation.

Business Support

• Assist with the implementation of promotional activities, special events, and seasonal menus.
• Promote menu items and beverage recommendations to maximise guest satisfaction and revenue opportunities.
• Support management in achieving operational goals and maintaining the restaurant’s premium reputation.

Candidate Profile:

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in upscale restaurant, luxury hospitality, or premium dining service.
• Previous experience as a Head Waitress, Senior Waitress, or Team Leader in a high-volume or fine dining environment.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant service standards, food and beverage operations, and guest relations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a service team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Preferred

• Experience within upscale, fine dining, luxury hospitality, or internationally recognized restaurant brands.
• Familiarity with French cuisine, European dining standards, or premium lifestyle brands.
• Additional language skills are considered an advantage.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package.
• Company-provided accommodation.
• Company-provided transportation.
• Duty meals during working shifts.
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious hospitality operation.
• Career development and progression opportunities within a respected hospitality group.
• Exposure to a premium international dining environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued success and evolution of a distinctive Riviera-inspired concept in Saudi Arabia.

If you are a passionate hospitality professional with a proven track record of delivering exceptional service, leading front-of-house teams, and creating memorable guest experiences, we would love to hear from you.