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Food & Beverage Attendant
Role summary
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The Food & Beverage Attendant supports restaurant and resort dining operations by welcoming guests, taking and serving orders, preparing tables, clearing dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and helping deliver attentive, personalized service. Candidates should have hospitality or food-and-beverage experience, good English communication skills, a friendly and professional manner, and the ability to work accurately under pressure. Flexibility is essential because the role may involve shifts, weekends, public holidays, and outdoor or resort-wide service. The successful candidate is expected to follow food-safety and service standards, cooperate with colleagues, anticipate guest needs, and represent Waldorf Astoria’s luxury brand consistently. Additional language skills and experience in a five-star hotel or island resort are advantageous.
Can I work in the Maldives?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employer quota and work permit, paid by the employer; some roles are being reserved for Maldivians (2027 to 2030).
Watch for: Cashier jobs are reserved for Maldivians from February 2027; guest relations, tour guides, dive instructors, housekeeping, HR and front office managers follow by about 2030.
Official source: Ministry of Economic Development: Regulation on Foreign Employment. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Maldives
Usual for the Maldives, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | On the island; shared for line staff |
|---|---|
| Meals | Full board |
| Flights | Joining flight and a yearly home ticket |
| Service charge | At least 10%, shared equally by all staff (by law); about USD 250 to 1,000+ a month, more at top resorts |
| Contract | 1 to 2 years; probation 3 months at most |
| Leave | 30 days |
| Income tax | 0% below about USD 3,900 a month, then 5.5% to 15% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the Maldives
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is a luxury private-island resort operated by Hilton and located in the South Malé Atoll. The property features private villas, beach and overwater accommodation, multiple restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, pools, water activities, and personalized guest services. It is positioned as a high-end destination for leisure travelers, couples, families, and special celebrations, with a strong focus on refined hospitality and memorable experiences. Employees work in an international resort environment where presentation, discretion, teamwork, and attention to detail are highly valued. As part of Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria brand, the resort follows global standards for guest care, service quality, safety, and professional conduct. Staff roles commonly include accommodation, meals, transportation or boat transfers, and other benefits, although the exact package depends on the employment offer and local regulations.