Chef de Rang

Position overview

Compensation

• Compensation is AED 8,500 per month plus service charge and tips.

Key responsibilities

• Manage assigned tables throughout both nightly performances.
• Deliver rapid beverage and bite service during the first show.
• Explain the prix fixe menu and record each guest's main-course selection during the dinner show.
• Identify allergies, dietary restrictions, and modifications.
• Enter orders accurately into the POS system.
• Manage the sequence of starters, mains, desserts, and beverages.
• Keep tables within designated service timings and coordinate with Food Runners and Drinks Runners.
• Respond quickly when service falls behind schedule and work around performance cues.
• Maintain table presentation without disrupting the performance.
• Upsell champagne, wine, cocktails, and premium products.
• Assist with clearing and resetting between performances.
• Maintain strong food, beverage, and allergen knowledge.

Requirements

• Previous Chef de Rang or upscale table-service experience is required.
• Experience serving significant numbers of guests within fixed timings is required.
• Strong understanding of the sequence of service is required.
• Applicants must be fast, organized, highly time-oriented, and accurate with table and seat positions.
• Applicants must maintain luxury standards under pressure.
• Banquet, high-volume restaurant, luxury hotel, event, or dinner-show experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent English is required, while additional languages are an advantage.

Operating standards

• The first nightly show requires fast beverages-and-bites service.
• The second show is an approximately three-hour prix fixe dinner with guest-selected main courses.
• Food must be served according to specific operational timings and coordinated with the kitchen, floor team, and live performance.
• Speed, accuracy, timing, communication, and professionalism are essential.