F&B Support Expert - Team Leader (Lobby Lounge)

Role summary

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The F&B Support Expert – Team Leader supervises lobby lounge support operations, helping ensure smooth service, clean and well-prepared areas, timely table support, and a positive guest experience. The role typically requires previous food and beverage or hospitality experience, team-leading ability, good English communication, strong organisation, and knowledge of hygiene and service standards. The successful candidate is expected to coach colleagues, coordinate with service and kitchen teams, monitor supplies and equipment, handle guest requests professionally, and maintain Marriott and property standards during busy periods. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential. A friendly, proactive attitude and the ability to remain calm in a luxury resort environment are highly valued.

About the employer

Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection is a Polynesian-themed resort operated under Marriott International’s Autograph Collection brand. Located within Dubai Parks and Resorts, it offers convenient access to major theme parks and family attractions. The property combines resort accommodation with restaurants, lounges, leisure facilities, pools, and event spaces, serving both international visitors and local guests. As part of Marriott, Lapita follows established global standards for hospitality, guest service, training, and professional conduct while retaining an individual resort identity. Employees work in a multicultural environment and may benefit from structured development opportunities, staff facilities, and international hospitality experience. The lobby lounge role supports the resort’s food and beverage operation and contributes directly to the relaxed, family-oriented guest experience associated with the property.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a modern Gulf destination made up of seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the broadest hospitality, tourism, retail, aviation, and business opportunities. The country has a multicultural population, Islamic traditions, hot summers, excellent infrastructure, and a lifestyle centred on beaches, shopping, dining, outdoor excursions, and family entertainment. Hospitality employees commonly receive employer-sponsored work visas, medical insurance, and sometimes accommodation, meals, transport, and flights; contracts should be checked carefully for these benefits. Foreign workers need a valid employment permit and residence visa arranged by the employer before working legally. Relocation normally involves passport checks, medical testing, Emirates ID registration, and document attestation where required. Dubai is energetic and internationally connected but relatively expensive, while nearby emirates may offer lower living costs. Respect for local customs, dress standards, public behaviour rules, and religious observances is important.