Head Waiter ( Chef de Rang )

Company Description:

Modern Lebanese Kitchen LTD operates Em Sherif Sea Café at the Rosewood Hotel, offering a contemporary Lebanese dining experience within a high-end food and beverage (F&B) environment. The team focuses on delivering refined service, premium ingredients, and an authentic culinary ambiance. The café serves guests who expect attentive hospitality and consistently high standards in both cuisine and service. Team members collaborate closely to uphold brand quality, guest satisfaction, and smooth restaurant operations.

Role Description:

The head waiter (chef de rang) is responsible for overseeing a designated section of the restaurant, ensuring guests receive attentive, prompt, and courteous service throughout their visit. Day-to-day tasks include greeting and seating guests, presenting menus, taking orders, coordinating food and beverage delivery, and supervising table settings and cleanliness. The role involves close coordination with the kitchen and bar teams, handling guest requests or concerns, mentoring junior service staff, and supporting the overall flow of service during busy periods. This is a full-time, on-site role based at Em Sherif Sea Café, Rosewood Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications:

• Arabic-speaking candidates with previous Lebanese/Fine Dining restaurant experience preferred.
• Strong customer service skills, including guest engagement, problem-solving, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Solid knowledge of food & beverage and food service operations, including menu items, serving standards, and table service etiquette.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with guests, colleagues, and management in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of cooking and food preparation methods to explain dishes and make recommendations confidently.
• Previous experience as a head waiter, chef de rang, or similar role in an upscale or hotel restaurant setting.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by restaurant operations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tables and tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic
• Knowledge of hygiene, food safety, and health and safety standards relevant

Pay: From AED3,500.00 per month

Language:

• Arabic (Required)

Work Location: In person