F&B Service Expert

Role summary

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The F&B Service Expert provides professional food and beverage service in the hotel’s restaurant, bar, banquet areas, or room service operation. Requirements typically include previous hospitality or customer-service experience, good communication skills, grooming standards, basic food-safety knowledge, and the ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and menu items is helpful. The successful candidate is expected to welcome guests warmly, take accurate orders, serve food and beverages efficiently, maintain clean and organized service areas, handle payments correctly, and respond promptly to guest requests. A positive attitude, teamwork, attention to detail, cultural awareness, and commitment to Marriott service standards are essential.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous international markets. Its Courtyard by Marriott brand is designed for business and leisure travelers seeking practical, comfortable accommodation, dependable service, and contemporary facilities. Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center Abu Dhabi is located in the UAE capital’s central business district, close to offices, shopping, dining, and major attractions. The property serves corporate travelers, groups, and tourists, with guest rooms, restaurants, meeting facilities, fitness amenities, and other hotel services. Marriott places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, professional development, teamwork, inclusion, and consistent operating standards. Employees may receive training, career mobility, accommodation or housing support, transportation, meals, healthcare, and other benefits, depending on the employment contract and local company policies.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai offering the largest concentration of hospitality, tourism, retail, aviation, and business opportunities. Hotels regularly recruit service staff, chefs, housekeepers, receptionists, supervisors, and event professionals. The culture combines Islamic traditions, Emirati heritage, and a highly international population; modest dress, courtesy, and respect for local customs are important. The lifestyle is modern and safe, with excellent malls, beaches, restaurants, desert activities, and public transport, although summer temperatures are extremely high. Most foreign employees require an employer-sponsored residence and work visa. Employers commonly arrange medical testing, Emirates ID processing, and sometimes accommodation or transport. Before relocating, confirm salary, service charge, housing, meals, flights, working hours, leave, and insurance in writing. Abu Dhabi living costs can be significant, especially for private accommodation.