Waiter

Role summary

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The Waiter is responsible for welcoming guests, taking and serving food and beverage orders, presenting bills, processing payments, and maintaining high service standards. Candidates should have previous restaurant or hotel experience, good knowledge of food and beverages, a professional appearance, and strong customer-service and communication skills. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, basic English, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Familiarity with hotel point-of-sale systems and additional languages may be advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to be courteous, efficient, reliable, and committed to Accor’s hospitality standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised dining area.

About the employer

ibis Styles Sharjah is a contemporary economy hotel in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, operating under the ibis Styles brand of Accor. The brand is known for colourful, design-led hotels offering practical accommodation, friendly service, and good value for leisure and business travellers. The property serves guests through accommodation, food and beverage, and related hospitality services. Accor is a major international hospitality group with hotels, resorts, and serviced residences across many countries and brands. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment and are expected to provide welcoming, consistent service while following company standards for guest care, cleanliness, safety, and responsible business practices. A Waiter at the hotel supports the restaurant or other food-and-beverage outlets and contributes directly to the overall guest experience.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers coastal city living, beaches, desert landscapes, and diverse hospitality opportunities. Hotels, restaurants, resorts, airlines, catering companies, and tourism businesses regularly recruit waiters, chefs, housekeeping staff, receptionists, and supervisors, especially in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. UAE workplaces are highly multicultural; politeness, punctuality, modest professional dress, and respect for Islamic customs are important. Lifestyle costs vary, with accommodation and transport often forming the largest expenses. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are pleasant. Most expatriates need an employer-sponsored residence visa and work permit; the employer normally arranges medical checks, Emirates ID, and related processing. Confirm salary, accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, probation, and contract terms before relocating. Keep passports and documents secure and use official government channels for visa information.