Waiter/Waitress – Independent All-Day Dining (Dubai)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced waiter or waitress to join a celebrated independent all‑day dining restaurant in Dubai’s creative arts district. The role involves delivering high‑touch, chef‑driven service, ensuring each guest feels welcomed from greeting to bill.

Key responsibilities

• Warmly greet guests, present menus and guide them through food and beverage options.
• Take and accurately relay orders, suggest specials and make confident recommendations.
• Serve dishes, describe components and check guest satisfaction throughout the meal.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of menu items, specials, shortages and handle allergies with care.
• Prepare and settle bills, process payments and return correct change.
• Keep the service area clean, set, clear and reset sections efficiently.
• Adhere to food‑safety, hygiene, grooming and presentation standards.
• Support teammates, cover service needs and assist in training new staff.
• Communicate guest feedback promptly to management.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience as a waiter/waitress in a high‑volume casual or upscale‑casual full‑service restaurant.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Strong communication, guest‑engagement and upselling abilities.
• Ability to remain calm, fast and accurate under pressure.
• Team‑oriented with a professional appearance and strong work ethic.
• High school diploma or equivalent; hospitality diploma/degree is a plus.
• Legal right to work in the United Arab Emirates.

Required skills

• POS system

What we offer

• Salary AED 5,000–6,500 per month (all‑in) with housing and transport allowances.
• Eligibility for service charge, gratuities and performance incentives.
• Medical insurance, duty meal and uniform.
• Annual flight allowance.