F&B Service Expert (Outlet Captain)

Role summary

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The F&B Service Expert (Outlet Captain) is expected to supervise daily restaurant or bar operations, coordinate service during shifts, and ensure guests receive efficient, friendly, and professional service. Requirements generally include previous experience in food and beverage service, preferably in a hotel or upscale restaurant, good knowledge of service standards, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead and support a team. The candidate should be well presented, reliable, guest-focused, and comfortable working flexible shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Familiarity with POS systems, food safety, menu knowledge, and handling guest requests or complaints is advantageous. English communication is normally required; additional languages are beneficial.

About the employer

Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel is a large, full-service luxury hotel in Doha, Qatar, connected to the City Center Doha shopping mall and located in the West Bay business district. It operates under Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many international brands. The property offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants and lounges, meeting and event facilities, leisure amenities, and services for both business and leisure travelers. Working at the hotel typically involves an international, high-volume environment with strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, service consistency, teamwork, grooming, and Marriott’s hospitality standards. Employees may benefit from structured training, internal career opportunities, and the experience of working in Qatar’s active luxury-hospitality market.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a compact Gulf country rather than an island, with Doha as its main employment and cultural center. Hospitality jobs are available in luxury hotels, restaurants, resorts, catering companies, event venues, and major tourism developments. The culture blends Islamic traditions with a highly international workforce, so modest dress, respectful behavior, and awareness of prayer times and Ramadan practices are important. Doha offers modern shopping malls, museums, beaches, desert excursions, sports facilities, and a generally convenient urban lifestyle, although summers are extremely hot. Most overseas employees require an employer-sponsored work residence permit. Employers commonly arrange visa processing and may provide accommodation, transport, meals, medical insurance, and an annual flight, but the contract should be checked carefully. Employees should carry legalized documents, budget for initial expenses, and confirm probation, benefits, working hours, and leave policies before relocating.