F&B Service Expert (Waiter/Waitress) - El Sur - Spanish Speaker Preferred

Role summary

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The F&B Service Expert will serve guests at El Sur, a Spanish restaurant at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, while providing attentive, knowledgeable and friendly service. Typical requirements include previous experience in a hotel or quality restaurant, good spoken English, strong guest-service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Spanish language skills are preferred. The successful candidate should be well presented, confident with food and beverage knowledge, accurate when taking orders, and comfortable working flexible shifts, weekends and public holidays. Responsibilities may include setting tables, presenting menus, processing orders, coordinating with the kitchen, handling payments and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and Marriott service.

About the employer

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is a luxury beachfront resort in Dubai operated under the Westin Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. Located in the Mina Seyahi area, the resort offers rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, pools, spa facilities and extensive leisure amenities overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Its dining venues include El Sur, a Spanish-inspired restaurant known for its food, beverages and lively atmosphere. Westin focuses on wellbeing, attentive hospitality and memorable guest experiences, supported by Marriott’s international service standards and career-development opportunities. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and may receive benefits such as accommodation or housing support, meals, transport, medical coverage, annual leave and travel benefits, subject to the specific employment contract and UAE regulations.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai offering particularly strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, aviation and events. The culture combines Emirati traditions with a highly international lifestyle; respectful dress, public behavior and awareness of Islamic customs are important. Dubai provides modern transport, beaches, shopping, entertainment and a large expatriate community, although rent and daily expenses can be high. Most overseas employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas. Employers commonly arrange the work permit, medical examination, Emirates ID and residency formalities, while requirements vary by contract and nationality. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, working hours, gratuity and annual leave before accepting an offer. Relocation usually involves document attestation, a valid passport and medical clearance. Arabic is useful, but English is widely used; Spanish can be an advantage in specialist restaurant roles.