Commis Waiter / Waitress

About the role

Kerzner International is recruiting a Commis Waiter/Waitress for the Food & Beverage team at One&Only The Palm Resort in Dubai. The role supports the service team in delivering a smooth, welcoming dining experience, going beyond serving food and beverages to include preparation, table service and coordination with the kitchen.

Key responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests warmly and maintain a positive, energetic presence.
• Prepare mise-en-place correctly before service begins.
• Assist in serving food and beverages promptly while showing genuine hospitality.
• Maintain basic product knowledge of the menu and beverages.
• Ensure the restaurant setup, cleanliness and equipment arrangement meet resort standards.
• Help create a clean, organised and professional working environment.
• Support senior team members by completing assigned tasks efficiently.
• Report breakages or equipment issues to the Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Attend team briefings, meetings and required training sessions.
• Stay informed about daily resort updates and events relevant to service.
• Support energy and water conservation and follow hygiene standards.

Required profile

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in a quality hotel, resort or restaurant environment.
• Basic food and beverage knowledge and a willingness to learn and grow within the team.
• Strong personal presentation, good interpersonal skills and polite engagement with a diverse range of guests.
• Team player with a positive attitude and good communication in English; knowledge of another language is an advantage.