Head Waiter

Fundamental Hospitality is looking to hire an experienced Head Waiter to join our team at La Plage by La Maison Ani in Dubai. We are seeking a dedicated individual to lead our service team and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

La Plage by La Maison Ani is part of Fundamental Hospitality, a UAE-born company unifying leading lifestyle concepts. We develop elevated, home-grown concepts and export them globally, creating dynamic experiences in each venue.

Join our team in Dubai and contribute to our mission of delivering innovative and experience-driven lifestyle concepts. Apply now to become our next Head Waiter!

Company Overview

Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE-born company that unifies the regions leading lifestyle concepts. As an international ecosystem of hospitality brands, the group develops elevated, home-grown concepts that showcase the quality and innovation of the region, whilst exporting them to key cosmopolitan cities around the world.

Fundamental Hospitality delivers lifestyle brands reimagined, where a creative approach to concept development leads to a dynamic experience in each and every venue. The group has played a fundamental role in the expansion of brands from the UAE to the world, where we understand the essential elements needed to execute experience driven lifestyle concepts on an international scale. The collection of brands within the portfolio include globally acclaimed concepts Gaia, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises, Scalini Dubai, Scalini Riyadh, Cipriani Dubai, and Cipriani Dolci UAE. Fundamental Hospitality owns and operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with ongoing expansion of the group’s concepts into the GCC, Europe, UK, and USA. Dubai will further see the launch of new home grown concepts as Fundamental Hospitality continues to cement itself as the leading innovator in the hospitality industry.

Website: http://www.fundamentalhospitality.com

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Competitive Salary
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the waiting staff to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Oversee table management and guest seating arrangements.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and guest satisfaction.
• Train and mentor new team members.
• Handle guest inquiries, feedback, and resolve any service issues promptly.
• Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• Previous experience as Head Waiter within fine dining restaurants or beach clubs concepts is preferred.
• Fluent in English.
• Additional European languages will be advantageous.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Work Visa & Medical Insurance
• 30 days paid annual leave
• Employee discounts across our venues
• Joining flight ticket (for international applicants) plus return tickets to home country (annually or biennially, depending on position)
• Opportunities for growth, learning and development within our company
• 2 days off weekly
• Meals on duty