
Head Waitress - English Speaking
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee and support the front-of-house team to ensure smooth, efficient, and elegant service at all times.
- Assign sections, brief team members, and manage floor coverage based on bookings and flow.
- Greet VIP guests, ensuring personal, attentive service and timely problem resolution.
- Maintain a full understanding of the menu, daily specials, beverage pairings, and upsell opportunities.
- Lead pre-service briefings, communicate daily specials, events, and service priorities to the team.
- Assist in training, mentoring, and onboarding of new waitstaff to uphold Zodiac’s service standards.
- Monitor table turnover, guest satisfaction, and cleanliness of service areas.
- Liaise with the kitchen and bar to ensure efficient communication and accurate order flow.
- Address and resolve guest complaints with professionalism and discretion.
- Supervise the closing duties, checklists, and end-of-day reporting or handovers.
- Work closely with the Restaurant Manager on guest feedback, staff performance, and service improvements.
- Lead by example in grooming, posture, tone, and interaction – setting the standard for others to follow.
- Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in an upscale restaurant environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or Head waitress role.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced service environment.
- Confident and polished appearance, with excellent personal grooming.
- Deep knowledge of food, and service etiquette.
- Proactive and guest-focused, with a warm, engaging personality.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Fluent in English
- Competitive salary packages – aligned with market standards and experience
- Visa (1 year temp) & Flights into the country for non-citizens
- Accommodation
- Transportation Allowance
- Career development & Internal promotions – grow with us across departments and seasons
- Creative & collaborative work culture – built on passion, innovation, and attention to detail
- Exposure to high-end hospitality & entertainment concepts – gain experience in premium F&B and entertainment
- Experience working on premium events within The Groves, Riyadh Season
- Cultural diversity – join a team of passionate professionals from around the world