Waiter/Waitress

Job Description

The Waiter/Waitress is responsible for welcoming guests, taking accurate food and beverage orders, serving meals and drinks, clearing tables, processing payments when required, and maintaining excellent service standards. Candidates should have previous experience in a hotel, resort, restaurant, or similar hospitality environment, along with good communication skills and a friendly, professional attitude. Knowledge of food and beverage service, hygiene standards, and basic English is generally expected; additional languages are an advantage. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, physical stamina, flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, and a strong focus on guest satisfaction. Familiarity with luxury or international resort service is beneficial.

Company Info

Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah is a large luxury beach resort in the United Arab Emirates, operated under the Rixos brand and part of Accor's international hospitality portfolio. Located along the Arabian Gulf coastline, the resort offers accommodation, restaurants, bars, leisure facilities, swimming pools, beach activities, and event spaces. Its guest experience combines upscale Turkish-inspired hospitality with local Emirati surroundings and international resort standards. The property employs teams across food and beverage, housekeeping, front office, recreation, engineering, and guest services. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment serving leisure travelers, families, groups, and corporate guests. Benefits for hospitality roles in the UAE may include staff accommodation, meals, transportation, medical insurance, annual leave, and return airfare, depending on the employment package and applicable company policies.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers coastal living, beaches, desert landscapes, and modern cities. Hospitality creates many opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, and food and beverage operations, especially in Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a large international community; respectful dress, courteous behavior, and awareness of Islamic customs are important. Lifestyle options include watersports, hiking, shopping, dining, cultural attractions, and desert excursions. Employers normally sponsor a work visa after issuing an employment contract. The employer generally arranges medical testing, Emirates ID processing, and residency procedures, while candidates should verify all terms before travel. Relocation costs, accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, leave, and airfare can vary by employer. The climate is very hot and humid in summer, so newcomers should prepare for heat and higher living costs in major cities.