Waiter/Waitress - Porterhouse (Casual Fine Dining - 6 Months Mission)

Role summary

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The Waiter/Waitress will provide attentive, polished service in Porterhouse, Sofitel Dubai The Palm’s casual fine-dining restaurant. Responsibilities typically include welcoming guests, explaining menus, taking accurate food and beverage orders, serving dishes and drinks, maintaining table presentation, processing bills, and coordinating with the kitchen and service team. Candidates should have previous experience in a quality restaurant or hotel environment, strong communication and guest-service skills, good menu and beverage knowledge, and the ability to work efficiently during busy periods. Professional grooming, a positive attitude, teamwork, flexibility, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays are expected. English is generally required; additional languages and knowledge of food safety standards are advantageous. This is a six-month mission role.

About the employer

Sofitel Dubai The Palm is a luxury beachfront resort located on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, and operated under Sofitel, Accor’s French-inspired luxury hospitality brand. The resort combines contemporary comfort with Polynesian-themed design and offers guest rooms, suites, residences, restaurants, bars, leisure facilities, a private beach, pools, and wellness services. Its dining outlets serve international and specialty cuisine, including Porterhouse, which focuses on quality steaks and a refined yet relaxed experience. As part of Accor, the hotel benefits from an international hospitality network, structured training, employee recognition programs, and opportunities for career mobility. Team members are expected to deliver warm, personalized service while maintaining Sofitel’s standards of elegance, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a Gulf country rather than an island, with Dubai offering abundant opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, aviation, and events. The culture blends Islamic traditions, Emirati heritage, and a highly international expatriate community. Dubai’s lifestyle is modern and active, with beaches, shopping, dining, desert activities, and excellent public transport, although summers are extremely hot. Hospitality employees commonly receive employer-sponsored residence visas, work permits, medical insurance, and sometimes accommodation, meals, and transport. A valid employment contract and official sponsorship are essential; employees should not work on a tourist visa. Relocation costs, housing deposits, and daily expenses should be planned carefully. English is widely used in hospitality, while Arabic and other languages can improve career prospects. Respectful dress and conduct are expected, particularly during religious occasions.