Waiter Ess - Offside - Jumeirah Saadiyat Island

About Jumeirah

JOB DESCRIPTION

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 31 exceptional properties across 13 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world’s most discerning travellers.

About Jumeirah Saadiyat Island

Nestled within Abu Dhabi’s pristine coastline, Jumeirah Saadiyat Island is one of Jumeirah’s flagship eco-conscious properties and the first in the Middle East to earn the Ocean Champion Badge from The Oceanic Standard. The resort offers direct beachfront access, a range of ocean-inspired accommodation including private villas, seven dining venues, and a dedicated wellness centre and spa, with innovative treatments and therapies.

About The Job

An opportunity has arisen for a Waiter/ess to join our Food and Beverage Team in Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Resort. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Greet guests with warm welcome and smile. Escort them to their tables. Answer inquiries about food and beverage items on the menu
• Assist guests by explaining how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods, where applicable
• Be aware of allergy information on menu items and inform guests where needed or inquired
• Offer food and wine suggestions. Take food and beverage orders accurately including any special requests. Inform Kitchen as per the request
• Deliver and serve food at tables. Use established food handling and serving techniques as per Jumeirah standard
• Maintain the table setting by clearing courses as completed, cleaning and maintaining server stations, replacing utensils, refreshing water glasses, dealing with spills, moving dishes and glasses from tables or counters, take them to kitchen for cleaning
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About You

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

• At least 1 year of experience as a waiter/waitress in a luxury hotel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Adaptability and appreciation of cultural diversity
• Team Player with accuracy and attention to detail
  
  

About Benefits

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives 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

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