WhiteCrow Research

Waiter/Waitress and Senior Waiter/Waitress

Dubai, UAEPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Hospitality & Tourism
Work mode
On site

About the role

About WhiteCrow We are global talent research, insight, and sourcing specialists with offices in the UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai, and India. Our international reach has helped us to understand and penetrate specialist markets at a global level. In addition to this, our service is also extended to complement our client’s in-house talent acquisition teams. About our client Since its inception in 2000, our client has emerged as a prominent and fast-growing retail group serving markets across the Middle East. The organization partners with world-class fashion and lifestyle brands, delivering globally inspired products and experiences to discerning consumers throughout the GCC. Guided by a vision to become a leading regional gateway for international retailers, the company has successfully built a broad portfolio across diverse consumer categories. Its collaborative approach with global brand partners, combined with extensive market expertise and a customer-first mindset, has enabled sustained growth and ongoing expansion across the region. Today, our client remains well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the dynamic Middle Eastern retail market. As a Waiter/Waitress and Senior Waiter/Waitress, you will be responsible for... • Welcoming guests warmly and provide attentive, personalised service throughout their dining experience. • Presenting menus, explain dishes and ingredients, and making appropriate food and beverage recommendations. • Taking accurate orders and coordinating with kitchen and bar teams to ensure timely, seamless service. • Demonstrating knowledge of menu offerings, food preparation, beverages, wine and appropriate pairings. • Handling guest requests, dietary requirements and food allergies carefully, following the restaurant's procedures. • Anticipating guest needs, checking satisfaction during service and resolve concerns professionally. • Supporting VIP/VVIP guests and accommodating special requests while maintaining luxury service standards. • Assisting with table allocation, section management and coordination of service flow during busy periods. • Supporting and guiding junior team members, helping maintain service standards and professional presentation. • Maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, mise en place and restaurant readiness before, during and after service. • Supporting opening and closing procedures, accurate billing and upselling initiatives where appropriate. What you already have... • Previous experience as a Waiter/Waitress or Senior Waiter/Waitress in luxury hotels, premium resorts, fine-dining restaurants or comparable upscale F&B environments. • Strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards. • Excellent communication skills and confident guest interaction. • Ability to make informed menu recommendations and handle dietary requirements. • Professional grooming, attention to detail and a guest-focused attitude. • Ability to remain composed during busy service periods and work effectively with a team. • Flexibility to work six days per week, rotational shifts and split shifts where required. • Comfortable with prolonged standing and outdoor or beachfront operations when required.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Waiter/Waitress or Senior Waiter/Waitress in luxury hotels, premium resorts, fine-dining restaurants or comparable upscale F&B environments. Strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards. Excellent communication skills and confident guest interaction. Ability to make informed menu recommendations and handle dietary requirements. Professional grooming, attention to detail and a guest-focused attitude. Ability to remain composed during busy service periods and work effectively with a team. Flexibility to work six days per week, rotational shifts and split shifts where required. Comfortable with prolonged standing and outdoor or beachfront operations when required.

Responsibilities

Welcoming guests warmly and provide attentive, personalised service throughout their dining experience. Presenting menus, explain dishes and ingredients, and making appropriate food and beverage recommendations. Taking accurate orders and coordinating with kitchen and bar teams to ensure timely, seamless service. Demonstrating knowledge of menu offerings, food preparation, beverages, wine and appropriate pairings. Handling guest requests, dietary requirements and food allergies carefully, following the restaurant's procedures. Anticipating guest needs, checking satisfaction during service and resolve concerns professionally. Supporting VIP/VVIP guests and accommodating special requests while maintaining luxury service standards. Assisting with table allocation, section management and coordination of service flow during busy periods. Supporting and guiding junior team members, helping maintain service standards and professional presentation. Maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, mise en place and restaurant readiness before, during and after service. Supporting opening and closing procedures, accurate billing and upselling initiatives where appropriate.

Skills

  • Food and beverage service standards
  • Menu knowledge
  • Beverage and wine pairing
  • Guest interaction
  • Dietary requirements handling
  • Upselling
  • Team leadership
  • Mise en place
  • Reservation and billing procedures
  • Luxury hospitality service

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