Waiter

Job Summary

Guest Service & Presentation

• Provide attentive, friendly and unobtrusive table service for breakfasts, lunches, dinners and special occasions, following the employer’s service standards and preferences.
• Set and clear tables to the household’s standards, ensuring correct placement of cutlery, crockery, glassware and napery; prepare for formal and informal service as required.
• Serve food and beverages with care and attention to presentation, including handling wine service, decanting and simple beverage preparation when required.
• Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly to requests and ensure guests have a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.
• Assist with planning and executing household events, private dinners and entertaining, coordinating with chefs, butlers and other staff to ensure seamless service.
• Support mise en place for service periods, including plating, garnishing and arranging service stations as directed by the chef or head of staff.
• Help with basic food handling tasks, clearing and resetting tables between courses and managing service flow during multi-course meals.

Hygiene, Safety & Maintenance

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in dining areas, service stations and serviceware; ensure all items are cleaned, polished and stored correctly after use.
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures when handling food and beverages; report any concerns about quality, allergies or contamination to the appropriate household team member.
• Monitor and report maintenance issues for dining equipment, tableware and service areas; assist with stock checks of service supplies and notify the employer when replenishment is required.

Communication & Discretion

• Work closely with household staff (chefs, housekeepers, butlers) to coordinate timely service and accommodate special requests, dietary requirements and guest preferences.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times when interacting with family members, guests and household information.
• Provide clear handovers and communicate any guest feedback, incidents or service improvements to the employer or head of staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in fine dining, Hotels or private household service or a similar front-of-house role.
• Knowledge of table service techniques, basic wine service and fine dining etiquette; formal hospitality training is an advantage.
• Good command of English for day-to-day communication; additional languages are desirable.
• Right to work documentation and relevant background checks as required by the employer.