69 Head Waiter jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Description - Head Waiter (HEA )

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

AZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.

JOB PURPOSE

The Head Waiter is responsible for supervising waiters, waitresses, and runners in designated sections, as well as serving customers to ensure their needs are met with high-quality service in a timely manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Recommend food and beverages to customers, take their orders, and communicate them to the kitchen and/or bar staff accordingly.
2. Supervise and serve food and beverages in accordance with the brand's procedures and standards to ensure outstanding customer service.
3. Carry out various customer service activities, including handling bill payments and complaints, and escalate complex issues to the manager.
4. Supervise the execution of food and beverage preparation techniques in accordance with the brand's standards and report any non-conformities to the manager.
5. Prepare and send the daily order to the storekeeper to replenish needed items. Conduct weekly and monthly counts of crockery, cutlery, condiments, and other floor needs to inform the manager.
6. Participate in the restaurant's mandatory opening and closing procedures to ensure work is performed to the required quality standards, including counting and recording tips, while adhering to norms and internal standards.
7. Participate in achieving the set targets for the brand shop.
8. Conduct briefings and training for assigned team members as needed. Monitor the performance of waiters and runners, providing feedback to higher management.

LANGUAGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus.

EDUCATION

Technical degree in Hospitality Management, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

Two to four years of experience in F&B Operations, or a similar role.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

1. Customer Focus : Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. For example, keeps in contact with customers to ensure problems are resolved, or to improve customer service. Studies customer feedback and emerging customer needs and uses these to determine some creative new ideas.
2. Ensures Accountability : Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors.
3. Drives Results : Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example, devotes considerable effort to surpassing goals and achieving the best possible results; goes above and beyond to achieve excellence. Drives ahead with great focus when faced with obstacles and setbacks; maintains productivity and a positive attitude.
4. Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, learns how to operate as a team player, contributing actively to the group's efforts. Seeks others' inputs, appreciates their contributions; offers to help when the need is clear.
5. Manages Ambiguity : Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. For example, learns about changing priorities and responds appropriately. Connects with appropriate individuals to gain direction. Takes steps forward, even when details are unknown.

Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences is a luxury lifestyle 5-star city hotel which belongs to Ennismore under the wider Accor group umbrella.

Boasting 946 units, with 254 uniquely designed hotel rooms, 321 hotel apartments and 371 Branded Residences, spread over 75 floors, SLS Dubai is one of the tallest hotels and residences in the region.

Awondrous and striking landmark in Downtown District, designed by the award- winning architects and interior designer Paul Bishop, the SLS Dubai is a unique cabinet of curiosities that never ceases to delight.

• Ensure the day to day operation is smooth in the restaurant
• Assist the leadership team of the restaurant in achieving high guest satisfaction
• Guide and lead the server in the restaurant
• Perform the duties of supervisor on regular basis
• Maximize sales potential and encourage up selling in order to maximize rates.
• Ensure cash floats are secured at all times.
• To work within budgeted costs
• To minimize abuse of operating equipment
• To ensure that requisitions for supplies are completed, delivered and accounted for.
• To minimize the use of overtime
• To ensure that there is enough operating equipment at all times.
• To record all voids, and report any payment discrepancies to Restaurant Manager.
• To follow Company procedures when handling cash, credit cards and cheques.
• To see guests concerning all complaints and report all complaints to Manager.
• To liaise with colleagues over guests requirements and needs.
• To ensure handover at shift end and beginning.
• To liaise with Head Chef on a regular basis.
• To liaise with Reception on a regulars basis.
• To gain customer feedback at all times.
• To complete a full report of the day’s events in the Management Report Book.
• Create and maintain a personal and respectful rapport with regular guests.
• Maintain a high customer profile, and handle promptly and courteously all guest comments, questions, complaints, requests and enquiries, taking the necessary action steps and ensuring thorough follow-through.

• Minimum 2 (two) years’ management experience in Restaurants and Bars. Job Description
• One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel
• Enter and locate work related information using computers and/or point of sale systems
• Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork

Overview

We are currently looking for dynamic, and self motivated Food & Beverage professionals who assist to organize and direct a team that develops top quality of food & beverage products, with prompt, accurate and personalized service. As a Head Waiter/ Head Waitress you are responsible to provide professional service to our guests, ensuring their restaurant visit will become a memorable dining experience whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Work in close cooperation with the Kitchen and Stewarding as well as the Outlet Cashiers to ensure a smooth running operation
• Conduct regular training sessions with the assigned team in line with the departmental SOP’s
• Monitor duty schedules for the respective team
• Ensure the proper appearance and grooming of assigned employees
• Work towards the timely set up of the assigned Food & Beverage outlet, according to the meal settings and in line with the opening hours
• Handle the welcome of arriving guests and their seating through the hostess and take over, if she is not available
• Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with the outlet patrons to ensure their well-being
• Familiar with the outlets menu, promotional activities and other relevant issues concerning the outlet and the hotel
• Contribute to meet and maximize the monthly revenue budget for the respective outlet

At Atlantis, we exist to bring the extraordinary to every holiday and experience through connection, empowerment, precision, care and warmth. Inspired by the majesty and mystery of the ocean, Atlantis resorts are unique destinations full of life, wonder and surprise, where we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Nestled between the calm turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf and the majestic Dubai skyline, Atlantis, The Palm is the crown of the world-famous Palm island in Dubai. With a sense of exhilaration and discovery, we create unforgettable memories by providing guests the opportunity to discover an extraordinary world filled with thrilling adventures. Whether we are designing a couple’s retreat or serving the extraordinary in one of our award-winning celebrity chef restaurants, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of courage, inspiration and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

As Head Waiter at Nobu, you will provide hands-on support and assistance to colleagues to ensure that the highest levels of fine dining service and courtesy are provided to our guests. The Head Waiter will greet all guests as they are being seated, creating a professional and friendly rapport to ensure a positive first impression and exceptional standard of service. You will be familiar with the complete food and beverage menu, knowledgeable on all promotional activities, and provides specialist advice to guests and colleagues on menu items when required. In addition to the above a priority of this role will be to closely monitor the consistency of food and beverage items that are being served to ensure overall service quality, escalating any major problems or complaints to management.

The ideal candidate must have a passion for hospitality with a minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role with a proven track record of working in a high-volume restaurant. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, be a team player, manage multiple tasks and have confidence in dealing with a diverse set of clienteles. Atlantis, The Palm offers an unbeatable opportunity to grow and develop in your career right in the mix of a continuously developing city and a diverse range of cultures.

About the role

As Head Waiter at Ossiano you will provide hands-on support and assistance to colleagues to ensure that the highest levels of fine dining service and courtesy are provided to our guests. The Head Waiter will greet all guests as they are being seated, creating a professional and friendly rapport to ensure a positive first impression and exceptional standard of service. You will be familiar with the complete food and beverage menu, knowledgeable on all promotional activities, and provide specialist advice to guests and colleagues on menu items when required. In addition to the above a priority of this role will be to closely monitor the consistency of food and beverage items that are being served to ensure overall service quality, escalating any major problems or complaints to management.

The ideal candidate must have a passion for hospitality with a minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role with a proven track record of working in a high-volume restaurant. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, be a team player, manage multiple tasks and have confidence in dealing with a diverse set of clienteles. Atlantis, The Palm offers an unbeatable opportunity to grow and develop in your career right in the mix of a continuously developing city and a diverse range of cultures.

Atlantis Dubai is an iconic entertainment destination comprised of two world-class resorts; Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, The Royal; offering an unbeatable opportunity for you to grow and develop in your career. Join a team that is adventurous, creative, warm-hearted and extroverted. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

Overview

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences is a luxury lifestyle 5-star city hotel which belongs to Ennismore under the wider Accor group umbrella.

Boasting 946 units, with 254 uniquely designed hotelrooms, 321 hotel apartments and 371 Branded Residences, spread over 75 floors, SLS Dubai is one of the tallest hotels and residences in the region.

A wondrous and striking landmark in Downtown District, designed by the award-winning architects Aedas and interior designer Paul Bishop, the SLS Dubai is a unique cabinet of curiosities that never ceases to delight.

• Ensure the day to day operation is smooth in the restaurant
• Assist the leadership team of the restaurant in achieving high guest satisfaction
• Guide and lead the server in the restaurant
• Perform the duties of supervisor on regular basis
• Maximize sales potential and encourage up selling in order to maximize rates.
• Ensure cash floats are secured at all times.
• To work within budgeted costs
• To minimize abuse of operating equipment
• To ensure that requisitions for supplies are completed, delivered and accounted for.
• To minimize the use of overtime
• To ensure that there is enough operating equipment at all times.
• To record all voids, and report any payment discrepancies to Restaurant Manager.
• To follow Company procedures when handling cash, credit cards and cheques.
• To see guests concerning all complaints and report all complaints to Manager.
• To liaise with colleagues over guests requirements and needs.
• To ensure handover at shift end and beginning.
• To liaise with Head Chef on a regular basis.
• To liaise with Reception on a regular basis.
• To gain customer feedback at all times.
• To complete a full report of the day’s events in the Management Report Book.
• Create and maintain a personal and respectful rapport with regular guests.
• Maintain a high customer profile, and handle promptly and courteously all guest comments, questions, complaints, requests and enquiries, taking the necessary action steps and ensuring thorough follow-through.
• Familiarize yourself with guests needs and requirements in order to ensure an efficient and friendly service
• Fanatical focus on quality and consistency in all areas, food and beverage quality, guest service, cleanliness, etc.
• Support all other revenue centers in the hotel such as Rooms and Events
• To be results driven and totally accountable.
• Attend daily business review meetings, weekly strategic sales meetings, management meetings and other meetings as required/requested.
• Undertake regular inspections to ensure that the company’s assets are well maintained and protected.
• Ensure that the business is seen as a respected, important member of the community by local influencers.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested.

• Minimum 2 (two) years’ management experience in Restaurants and Bars.
• One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel
• Enter and locate work related information using computers and/or point of sale systems
• Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork

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Overview

At Atlantis, we exist to bring the extraordinary to every holiday and experience through connection, empowerment, precision, care and warmth. Inspired by the majesty and mystery of the ocean, Atlantis resorts are unique destinations full of life, wonder and surprise, where we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Nestled between the calm turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf and the majestic Dubai skyline, Atlantis, The Palm is the crown of the world-famous Palm island in Dubai. With a sense of exhilaration and discovery, we create unforgettable memories by providing guests the opportunity to discover an extraordinary world filled with thrilling adventures. Whether we are designing a couple’s retreat or serving the extraordinary in one of our award-winning celebrity chef restaurants, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of courage, inspiration and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

As Head Waiter at Street Pizza, you will provide hands-on support and assistance to colleagues to ensure that the highest levels of fine dining service and courtesy are provided to our guests. The Head Waiter will greet all guests as they are being seated, creating a professional and friendly rapport to ensure a positive first impression and exceptional standard of service. You will be familiar with the complete food and beverage menu, knowledgeable on all promotional activities, and provides specialist advice to guests and colleagues on menu items when required. In addition to the above a priority of this role will be to closely monitor the consistency of food and beverage items that are being served to ensure overall service quality, escalating any major problems or complaints to management.

The ideal candidate must have a passion for hospitality with a minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role with a proven track record of working in a high-volume restaurant. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, be a team player, manage multiple tasks and have confidence in dealing with a diverse set of clienteles. Atlantis, The Royal offers an unbeatable opportunity to grow and develop in your career right in the mix of a continuously developing city and a diverse range of cultures.

Atlantis Dubai is an iconic entertainment destination comprised of two world-class resorts; Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, The Royal; offering an unbeatable opportunity for you to grow and develop in your career. Join a team that is adventurous, creative, warm-hearted and extroverted. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

At Atlantis, we exist to bring the extraordinary to every holiday and experience through connection, empowerment, precision, care and warmth. Inspired by the majesty and mystery of the ocean, Atlantis resorts are unique destinations full of life, wonder and surprise, where we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Atlantis, The Royal will forever change the landscape of Dubai. Crafted by the world’s leading designers, architects and artists, this iconic destination will offer extraordinary stays, dining, attractions and entertainment. The world is yet to experience anything like it. With a sense of exhilaration and discovery, we create unforgettable memories by providing guests the opportunity to discover an extraordinary world filled with thrilling adventures. Whether we are designing a couple’s retreat or serving the extraordinary in one of our award-winning celebrity chef restaurants, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of courage, inspiration and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

As Head Waiter at Royal Club Services, you will provide hands-on support and assistance to colleagues to ensure that the highest levels of fine dining service and courtesy are provided to our guests. The Head Waiter will greet all guests as they are being seated, creating a professional and friendly rapport to ensure a positive first impression and exceptional standard of service. You will be familiar with the complete food and beverage menu, knowledgeable on all promotional activities, and provides specialist advice to guests and colleagues on menu items when required. In addition to the above a priority of this role will be to closely monitor the consistency of food and beverage items that are being served to ensure overall service quality, escalating any major problems or complaints to management.

The ideal candidate must have a passion for hospitality with a minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role with a proven track record of working in a high-volume restaurant. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, be a team player, manage multiple tasks and have confidence in dealing with a diverse set of clienteles. Atlantis, The Royal offers an unbeatable opportunity to grow and develop in your career right in the mix of a continuously developing city and a diverse range of cultures.

Atlantis Dubai is an iconic entertainment destination comprised of two world-class resorts; Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, The Royal; offering an unbeatable opportunity for you to grow and develop in your career.

Join a team that is adventurous, creative, warm-hearted and extroverted. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

Join the team behind one of the world’s most celebrated restaurant brands. At La Petite Maison, we are known for exceptional service, timeless French-Mediterranean cuisine, and a passion for hospitality. Be part of our restaurant in Dubai and help create unforgettable experiences — the LPM way.

What will you do:

• To perform as per LPM steps and standards of service at all times, ensuring the explain LPM concept to all guests.
• To propose signature dishes and maintain your tables clean.
• To provide the best guest experience to all, according to LPM standards, while interacting with them and showing your personality.

What you need:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in hospitality/F&B industry (min 1 year)
• Previous experience in a similar position (min 1 year)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• English – fluent oral and written
• Attention to details, speed and accuracy

Why Choose Us:

• ️ Time Off : 3 days off per week, plus 22 days holiday + public holidays
• Growth Opportunities : A chance to grow within our dynamic restaurant group
• Work Environment : Vibrant, inclusive, and full of energy!

Be part of LPM, where every detail matters, and every guest is celebrated.