The posting
Job Description
Waiter / Waitress – InterContinental The Red Sea Resort
Job Overview
The Waiter / Waitress is responsible for providing exceptional food and beverage service to guests in accordance with InterContinental Hotels & Resorts standards. The role involves welcoming guests, presenting menus, taking and serving orders, anticipating guest needs, and ensuring a memorable dining experience through attentive, personalized, and professional service. The position requires strong product knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of guest satisfaction, hygiene, and operational excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide professional and attentive food and beverage service during breakfast, lunch, dinner, buffet, and à la carte operations.
- Prepare assigned tables, service stations, and restaurant areas before each service, ensuring they meet hotel standards.
- Welcome guests warmly and professionally, creating a positive first impression.
- Present menus and provide accurate information about food and beverage selections, daily specials, and promotions.
- Take food and beverage orders accurately and enter them into the Point of Sale (POS) system.
- Serve food and beverages according to established service standards and the correct sequence of service.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of menu items, ingredients, beverages, allergens, and dietary requirements.
- Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly to requests to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Check guest satisfaction throughout the dining experience and take appropriate action to address concerns.
- Recognize VIP guests, returning guests, and special occasions, providing personalized attention.
- Recommend menu items, beverages, and promotions to guests and apply effective upselling techniques to maximize revenue.
- Coordinate with the Culinary team to ensure accurate order preparation and communicate special requests and dietary requirements.
- Present bills accurately and handle guest payments in accordance with hotel procedures.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of tables, restaurant areas, service stations, and operating equipment.
- Replenish supplies, cutlery, glassware, crockery, and other service materials as required.
- Handle guest complaints professionally and report unresolved issues to the Head Waiter or Restaurant Supervisor.
- Work closely with colleagues and other departments to ensure smooth and efficient restaurant operations.
- Follow all food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times.
- Maintain personal grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards in accordance with IHG policies.
- Attend daily briefings, departmental meetings, training sessions, and menu tastings as required.
- Report any maintenance, operational, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
- Comply with hotel policies, procedures, brand standards, and health and safety regulations.
- Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by the Head Waiter, Restaurant Supervisor, or Restaurant Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience in food and beverage service, preferably within a luxury hotel or reputable restaurant.
- Hospitality or Food & Beverage-related qualification is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of food and beverage service standards.
- Basic knowledge of POS systems and restaurant operations.
- Good English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.
- Professional appearance and positive attitude.



