Waiter - Food & Beverage - Jumeirah Jabal Omar Hotel

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hospitality brand is seeking a Waiter for their Food and Beverage Department in Saudi Arabia. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a higher secondary school certificate, and previous experience in a similar role, preferably within luxury hospitality. The position offers an attractive salary in the local currency, generous benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a prestigious hotel chain.

Benefits

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates across properties

Excellent leave and health care package

Flights home

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar waiter role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Experiences in luxury hospitality are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle guests’ inquiries and report complaints to supervisors if necessary.
• Ensure high standards of personal hygiene and grooming.
• Provide an enjoyable dining experience by following the outlet sequence of service.
• Assist guests by explaining menu items and cooking methods.
• Prepare tables for meals with linens and glassware.
• Escort guests to their tables.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Adaptability and appreciation of cultural diversity

Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

Education

Higher Secondary School certificate

Job description

About Jumeirah & the Hotel

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise.

Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated signature dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world‑class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

About Jumeirah Jabal Omar

Located just minutes from Masjid Al Haram, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah offers a seamless blend of comfort, connectivity, and Arabian hospitality in the heart of the Holy City. Spread across four towers, the hotel features a range of dining venues, retail outlets, a gym, executive lounge and meeting spaces. Guests can enjoy views of the Grand Mosque and a culinary offering that spans Mediterranean, Persian, Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cuisines.

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for Waiter for Food and Beverage Department to join Jumeirah Group.

Responsibilities

• Handle guests’ inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints or problems to supervisors if no immediate solution can be found, assuring follow‑up.
• Ensure that high standard of personal hygiene and grooming is strictly observed and followed.
• Ensure the guests of the outlet experience an enjoyable, expertly served dining experience by following the outlet sequence of service.
• Assist guests by explaining how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
• Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
• Escort guests to their tables.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Higher Secondary School certificate.
• Previous experience in a similar waiter role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Adaptability and appreciation of cultural diversity.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.

Desired:

• Preferred to be experienced in luxury hospitality.
• Previous experience in a similar role highly regarded.

Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Saudi Riyals (SAR), the local currency of the KSA.

In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.