Specialty Restaurant Waiter – Josephine Outlet

We're launching Josephine, an elevated Mediterranean dining destination at Rixos Premium Dubai, designed to become one of the city's most sought-after culinary experiences.

We're looking for charismatic and experienced Specialty Restaurant Waiters who understand that exceptional service is about much more than taking an order. You will bring the Josephine experience to life through warm hospitality, confident menu knowledge, attention to detail and genuine guest connection.

What You'll Do

• Welcome and engage guests with warm, confident and personalised service.

• Provide detailed knowledge of Josephine's menu, ingredients, preparation styles and signature dishes.

• Guide guests through the dining experience and provide recommendations based on their preferences.

• Accurately take and communicate food and beverage orders.

• Deliver food and beverages professionally while following Josephine's sequence of service.

• Anticipate guest needs and ensure tables are consistently maintained throughout the experience.

• Confidently recommend additional dishes and beverages while maintaining a natural, guest-focused approach.

• Understand dietary requirements, allergens and menu modifications and communicate them accurately to the kitchen.

• Work closely with culinary, bar, hostess and service teams to deliver smooth and coordinated operations.

• Handle guest feedback professionally and escalate concerns when required.

• Maintain the highest standards of grooming, cleanliness and restaurant presentation.

• Support opening and closing procedures and ensure service stations are fully prepared.

• Build relationships with returning guests and contribute to creating a loyal Josephine clientele.

Who You Are

• Naturally warm, confident and engaging with guests.

• Passionate about food, hospitality and premium restaurant service.

• Comfortable explaining dishes and making personalised recommendations.

• Attentive without being intrusive and able to anticipate guest needs.

• Energetic and composed in a busy restaurant environment.

• Detail-oriented with strong service discipline.

• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

• Someone who understands that memorable hospitality comes from genuine human connection.

• Previous experience as a Waiter in a premium standalone restaurant, luxury hotel, beach club or internationally recognised lifestyle dining concept.

• Specialty or à la carte restaurant experience is essential.

• Strong food and beverage knowledge.

• Mediterranean or seafood restaurant experience is an advantage.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong upselling and guest engagement abilities.

• Excellent grooming and presentation.

• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

• Previous UAE experience is desirable.

Joining Josephine means becoming part of a restaurant where service has personality. If you love connecting with guests, understand premium dining and take pride in creating memorable experiences, we'd love to meet you.

Rixos Hotels & Resorts is committed to Talent, Growth and Value Creation. We understand that these objectives cannot be achieved without great people who create and support work environments designed to produce exceptional results. While we have great expectations of you, we are aware that you, in turn, will have expectations of our company as an employer. This is our commitment to you. Welcome aboard!