Waitress - Lobby Lounge

Role summary

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The Waitress – Lobby Lounge role involves welcoming guests, presenting menus, taking accurate orders, serving food and beverages, clearing tables, processing bills, and maintaining excellent service standards. Candidates should have previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, lounge, or similar hospitality environment, strong communication skills, a pleasant appearance, and good knowledge of food and beverage service. English is generally required; additional languages are an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to be attentive, polite, well-organized, and comfortable working shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Luxury hospitality experience, knowledge of service etiquette, and the ability to remain calm during busy periods are highly valued.

About the employer

Raffles Dubai is a luxury hotel in Dubai operated under the Raffles brand, part of Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups. The hotel combines refined design, personalized service, and a range of restaurants, lounges, guest rooms, suites, and event facilities. Raffles is known internationally for its elegant atmosphere, attentive butler-style service, and focus on memorable guest experiences. As part of Accor, the property offers employees access to an international hospitality network, structured training, career development opportunities, and employee benefits that may vary by role and contract. Working at Raffles Dubai typically requires professionalism, cultural awareness, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to luxury service standards.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a Gulf country made up of seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the largest number of hospitality, tourism, retail, aviation, and service-sector jobs. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a highly international population; modest dress, respect for religion, and professional courtesy are important. Dubai offers modern apartments, extensive public transport, beaches, shopping, restaurants, and year-round entertainment, although housing and summer temperatures can be challenging. Employers commonly sponsor work visas, arrange medical testing and Emirates ID processing, and may provide accommodation, meals, transport, health insurance, and annual flights. Candidates should confirm the full package, working hours, probation terms, leave entitlement, and recruitment fees before relocating. English is widely used, while Arabic and other languages can improve job prospects.