Confidential Careers
Head Waiter
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 3 days ago
- Salary
- AED 12k–18k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and professional Head Waiter to oversee our front-of-house operations, lead our service team, and ensure every guest receives an exceptional dining experience. Key Responsibilities • Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and guide floor staff to maintain high standards of service and presentation. • Guest Relations: Welcome guests, manage reservations and seating arrangements, and promptly handle any guest inquiries or feedback. • Service Coordination: Collaborate closely with the kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth, timely, and accurate food and beverage delivery. • Floor Management: Monitor dining room cleanliness, ambiance, table settings, and overall operational flow during service hours. • Quality Control: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations across all service areas. Requirements & Qualifications • Proven experience as a Head Waiter, Captain, or Senior Waiter in a high-end or busy restaurant environment. • Outstanding communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure in a fast-paced setting. • Strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards. • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Head Waiter, Captain, or Senior Waiter in a high-end or busy restaurant environment. Outstanding communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure in a fast-paced setting. Strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and guide floor staff to maintain high standards of service and presentation. Guest Relations: Welcome guests, manage reservations and seating arrangements, and promptly handle any guest inquiries or feedback. Service Coordination: Collaborate closely with the kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth, timely, and accurate food and beverage delivery. Floor Management: Monitor dining room cleanliness, ambiance, table settings, and overall operational flow during service hours. Quality Control: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations across all service areas.
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Guest Relations
- Reservations management
- Food and beverage service standards
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Calm under pressure
- Operations coordination
- Hygiene and safety compliance
- Customer service
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