Waiter/Waitress
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Role Overview
The Waiter/Waitress provides exceptional food and beverage service and creates memorable dining experiences for guests.
The role is based in a fast-paced hotel food and beverage environment.
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Company Description
Swissôtel Al Ghurair and Swissôtel Living Al Ghurair is a 620-room-and-suite upper upscale property serving business and leisure clientele in Deira, Dubai.
The hotel is connected to Al Ghurair Shopping Centre and is near major tourist landmarks, city services, and Dubai International Airport.
Role Overview
The Waiter/Waitress provides exceptional food and beverage service and creates memorable dining experiences for guests.
The role is based in a fast-paced hotel food and beverage environment.
What You Will Be Doing
- Perform food and beverage service according to the hotel's performance standards.
- Greet and seat guests and provide professional, discreet, and personalized service.
- Maintain menu knowledge and advise guests about food and beverage options.
- Monitor food and beverage quality and handle customer complaints and queries.
- Maintain outlet hygiene, cleanliness, and service equipment.
- Complete service preparations before, during, and after service, including mise en place.
- Minimize wastage, breakage, and spoilage.
- Use upselling techniques to exceed guest expectations and increase revenue.
- Operate safely and in an environmentally friendly manner.
Experience and Skills
- Previous hospitality industry experience is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities are required.
- Candidates should be responsible, reliable, able to work under pressure, and able to work cohesively in a team.
- Candidates should remain calm and courteous while focusing attention on guest needs.
- Arabic, French, Russian, or other additional language skills are an asset.
Physical Aspects
- The role involves constant standing and walking throughout the shift.
- The role may involve occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and using ladders, stairs, and ramps.
Employee Benefits
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties.
- Learning programs through the company's academies.
- Opportunities for talent development and career growth across the property and wider group.
- Opportunities to contribute through corporate social responsibility activities.
Work Eligibility
- Candidates must be eligible to live and work in Dubai.
- The employer will cover visa costs and flights for selected candidates from their place of origin.
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