Job Description

Waiter

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Qatar - Doha

A Waiter is responsible for delivering an flawless, highly sophisticated culinary experience to guests. In a high-end restaurant, service is treated as an art form; it requires deep culinary knowledge, flawless etiquette, and the ability to anticipate guest needs before they arise.

Key Responsibilities

Menu and Beverage Expertise: Maintaining an exhaustive knowledge of the menu, including ingredients, preparation techniques, culinary origins, potential allergens, and wine or cocktail pairings.

Synchronized & Formal Service: Executing precise service techniques, such as serving from the left, clearing from the right, pouring water and wine flawlessly, and carrying out synchronized table drops where all guests are served at the exact same moment.

Guest Experience Management: Reading the table to tailor the service style to the guests' vibe (e.g., a celebratory anniversary vs. a quiet business dinner). Anticipating needs quietly—such as replacing dropped napkins instantly or crumbing the table between courses.

Upselling & Guidance: Guiding guests through the menu, explaining chef tasting menus, and confidently recommending premium pairings, aperitifs, and digestifs to enhance the check size and the guest experience.

Liaison Between Front & Back of House: Communicating seamlessly with the kitchen (expo) regarding special dietary restrictions, pacing requests, and precise order modifications.

Polishing & Setup: Ensuring every piece of silverware, crystal glassware, and porcelain plate is completely spotless and perfectly aligned according to strict fine-dining geometry.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience: Proven experience waiting tables in a upscale, fine-dining, or Michelin-starred environment.

Knowledge: Strong understanding of fine wines, spirits, premium ingredients (e.g., truffles, caviar, specific beef cuts), and classic culinary terminology.

Soft Skills: Exceptional poise, refined communication skills, emotional intelligence to read guest cues, and the ability to remain completely calm under pressure.

Grooming & Presentation: Immaculate personal presentation and adherence to strict uniform and grooming standards.

Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and walk gracefully for long shifts while carrying heavy silver trays, balanced plates, or large wine buckets.

About Kempinski Hotels

Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.

Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodations, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.

For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.

In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.

To see all the different Kempinski jobs and apply, please go to https://careers.kempinski.com

Industry

Travel & Hospitality

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Munich, DE

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

kempinski.com

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