Waiter / Waitress
Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and welcome guests in a friendly and professional manner
- Present menus and explain food and beverage options
- Take accurate food and beverage orders
- Provide recommendations based on guest preferences
- Serve food and beverages efficiently according to service standards
- Ensure tables are properly set, clean and maintained
- Monitor guest needs throughout the dining experience
- Handle guest requests, feedback and complaints professionally
- Coordinate with the kitchen and other departments to ensure timely service
- Check guest satisfaction and follow up when required
- Process bills and payments accurately
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the service area
- Upsell food and beverage items where appropriate
- Follow hotel policies, procedures and service standards
- Assist with opening, closing and other daily restaurant operations
- What will you bring to this role?
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience as a Waiter, Waitress or in a similar hospitality role
- Good knowledge of food and beverage service
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good English communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Professional and pleasant personality
- Good attention to detail and order accuracy
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle guest requests and complaints professionally
- Basic knowledge of POS and payment systems
- Good teamwork and coordination skills
- Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Additional language skills are an advantage
- Embrace the Raffles & Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions
- Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected
- Create an environment where colleagues are empowered, supported and recognized
- Employee Benefits Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.
- Our Values
- Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
- Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.
- Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.
- Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.
- Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.
- Diversity & Inclusion
- We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.
- Raffles Hotels & Resorts
- The Birthplace of stories and legends since 1887, Raffles is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by generations past, present and future. Raffles, at distinguished landmark addresses around the world, is the vibrant heart of its destination, curating experiences that are culturally enriching, intellectually stimulating and always respectful of local communities, heritage and the environment.
- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
- Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.
- About Raffles & Fairmont Doha
- Discover two distinguished luxury brands united within the iconic Katara Towers at Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha — where extraordinary hospitality, timeless elegance, and world-class experiences come together.
- Raffles Doha offers an atmosphere of intimate luxury and bespoke service, where every detail is thoughtfully curated to create meaningful and memorable moments. Rooted in a legacy of elegance and artistry, Raffles is renowned for delivering gracious hospitality with authenticity, sophistication, and emotional connection.
- Fairmont Doha embodies the spirit of grand hospitality, blending contemporary style with the warmth and energy for which the Fairmont brand is celebrated worldwide. With a focus on exceptional service, vibrant guest experiences, and a deep sense of place, Fairmont creates unforgettable stays for today’s global traveler.
- Together, Raffles & Fairmont Doha provide a dynamic and inspiring environment for hospitality professionals who are passionate about excellence. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture that values individuality, nurtures talent, and empowers colleagues to create remarkable experiences every day.
- About the Application Process
- At Raffles & Fairmont Doha, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience as a Waiter, Waitress or in a similar hospitality role
- Good knowledge of food and beverage service
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good English communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Professional and pleasant personality
- Good attention to detail and order accuracy
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle guest requests and complaints professionally
- Basic knowledge of POS and payment systems
- Good teamwork and coordination skills
- Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Additional language skills are an advantage
- Embrace the Raffles & Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions
- Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected
- Create an environment where colleagues are empowered, supported and recognized
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