Waiter

Waiter

Riffa, Bahrain

Company
Confidential
Location
Riffa
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
Via
via Bahrain Jobs Expertini

Job Description
Majid Al Futtaim invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday!

We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM Certification. We have over 40, team members in 15 international markets representing over nationalities – all keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER , then Majid Al Futtaim is the destination for you.

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Job Purpose

The role of the Server is to provide the optimal guest experience and look after and set up assigned tables and manage food and beverage orders to guest tables according to set SOP’s and brand standard.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
• Serves customers with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner.
• Provides information to help food and beverage selections.
• Presents ordered choices in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Maintains dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude.
• Prepares tables for customers according to set standards and SOP’s.
• Protects establishment and customers by adhering to sanitation, safety, and set standard policies and procedures.
• Helps customers select food and beverages by suggesting courses, explaining the chef’s specialties, identifying appropriate beverage pairings, and answering food preparation questions.
• Transmits orders to kitchen by recording customers’ choices and identifying customers’ special dietary needs and special requests.
• Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression.
• Serves orders by picking up and delivering customers’ choices from kitchen and delivering accompaniments and condiments from service counters.
• Responds to additional customer requirements by inquiring of needs and observing dining process.
• Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, and being alert to customer spills or other special needs.
• Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant and inviting customers to return.

Obtains revenues by totaling charges, issuing bills, accepting payments, delivering bills and payments to host, and returning change or credit card and signature slip to customers.

Definition of Success
• Adheres to brand standards.
• Ensures an optimal customer experience.
• Ensures positive NPS results.

Functional Competencies
• Understanding of overall functionality of restaurant operations.
• Understanding of a service quality.
• Understanding of food and beverage standards and practices.
• KPI Delivery

Personal Characteristics And Required Background

Personal characteristics
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Energetic and personable.
• Attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Judgement, Integrity and professionalism.

Minimum Experience
• At least 0 - 2 years of experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment or any customer facing environment.

Minimum Qualifications/education
• Certificate /Course/Diploma in Hospitality or relevant experience.
• Person In Charge (PIC)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in Bahrain

Q What is the minimum monthly salary for Bahraini nationals in restaurant waiter jobs in Bahrain?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, the minimum wage for Bahraini nationals in private sector jobs including restaurant waiters is BHD 300 per month gross as of 2026. This applies to full-time contracts and excludes allowances. Overtime is paid at 125% of hourly rate for the first four hours.
Q What work permit fees and process apply for foreigners seeking restaurant jobs in Bahrain?
Foreigners require employer sponsorship for a work permit from LMRA, with issuance fee of BHD 200 and application fee of BHD 4 as of 2026. The process takes 5-10 working days after medical test (BHD 10) and police clearance. Permit is valid for 2 years and renewable.
Q What education and experience are required for entry-level restaurant cook jobs in Bahrain?
No formal education is required for entry-level cooks, but LMRA classifies them under skill level 3 needing at least 1 year relevant experience as of 2026. Bahraini nationals get priority under localization quotas. Vocational training certificates from Tamkeen-approved centers strengthen applications.
Q What documents do I need to apply for a restaurant server job through an employer in Bahrain?
Required documents include passport copy, resume, 4 passport photos, attested educational certificates, and previous work experience letters as per LMRA guidelines effective 2026. Employer submits to LMRA portal within 7 days of hiring. Medical fitness certificate from approved clinic is mandatory before issuance.
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