Waiter – In‑Villa Dining (Luxury Hotel)

About the role

Join Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, an ultra‑luxury resort offering private pool villas. As an In‑Villa Dining Waiter you will deliver personalized in‑room food and beverage service to discerning guests.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of menu items, ingredients, garnishes and preparation methods to assist guests with recommendations.
• Greet guests warmly and provide professional, personalized in‑room service with attention to detail and timeliness.
• Set up, present and serve meals according to departmental standards, ensuring proper table settings, presentation and portion control.
• Respond promptly to guest enquiries while actively promoting additional F&B services and identifying upselling opportunities.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and proper organization of trolleys, workstations, equipment and storage areas at all times.
• Follow food safety and HACCP standards rigorously to ensure guest safety and compliance.
• Collect and break down used dishes, trays and trolleys efficiently and discreetly after each service.
• Safely operate and drive a buggy for timely delivery and collection of in‑villa orders across the property, adhering to safety and traffic regulations.
• Take responsibility for Destination Dining setups, including outdoor or special‑location arrangements, creating memorable “WOW Experiences” for guests.

Required profile

• Minimum 1–2 years experience as an In‑Room Dining Waiter or F&B Server in a 5‑star luxury hotel or resort.
• Excellent English communication skills; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to lift trays/trolleys and work outdoors in heat.
• Strong knowledge of menu ingredients, wine pairing and upselling techniques.
• Flexibility to support other F&B outlets during busy periods.

What we offer

• Opportunity to join the first Raffles property in Bahrain.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor hotels worldwide.
• Access to learning programs through Accor Academies.
• Potential to develop talent and grow within the property and across the Accor network.
• Participation in corporate social responsibility activities.