The Senior Waiter is expected to deliver polished, attentive service in the restaurant while supporting the team and maintaining SO/ Uptown Dubai’s high standards. Requirements typically include previous experience in a quality hotel, restaurant, or luxury hospitality environment; strong knowledge of food and beverage service; good English communication skills; and a professional, guest-focused attitude. The candidate should be confident handling guest requests, taking accurate orders, serving food and drinks, processing bills, resolving minor concerns, and mentoring junior colleagues. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and busy service periods is essential. Additional language skills, knowledge of POS systems, and experience with international or luxury guests are advantageous.
SO/ Uptown Dubai is a stylish luxury lifestyle hotel located in Dubai’s Uptown district, operated under Accor’s SO/ Hotels & Resorts brand. SO/ is known for combining contemporary design, fashion-led experiences, music, and energetic social spaces with upscale hospitality. The property caters to business travellers, leisure guests, residents, and event visitors, offering accommodation, restaurants, bars, and other lifestyle facilities. As part of Accor, the hotel benefits from an international hospitality network, structured training, employee development opportunities, and global staff benefits. Team members are expected to provide personalised service while expressing the bold, creative personality associated with the SO/ brand. The workplace is multicultural and fast-paced, making it suitable for candidates who enjoy premium guest service, teamwork, and Dubai’s dynamic hotel and restaurant scene.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the largest range of hospitality, tourism, retail, aviation, and business opportunities. Hotel and restaurant jobs are widely available for experienced international candidates, especially in luxury service, culinary operations, housekeeping, and events. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a highly international population; respect for local customs, modest public behaviour, and religious practices is important. Dubai offers modern transport, beaches, shopping, nightlife, and year-round sunshine, although summers are extremely hot. Employers commonly sponsor work visas, arrange medical checks, and may provide accommodation or allowances, transport, insurance, and flights. Employees should not work on a tourist visa and should confirm contract terms, accommodation, service charges, working hours, and relocation costs before travelling.
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