Head Waiter/Head Waitress
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Occupation
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Location
- Manama, Capital Governorate, BH
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Apply by
- May 14, 2027
About this role
We are currently seeking adynamic, passionate, and self-motivated Food & Beverage professionalto join our team as aHead Waitress, with a strong focus onbar and beverage service.
In this role, you will support the day-to-day supervision of the bar service team, ensuring smooth operations and consistently high service standards. You will combine strong beverage knowledge with engaging, personalized service to create a memorable and vibrant experience for our guests.
As aHead Waitress, you will lead by example, support and motivate the team, and contribute to the overall atmosphere and commercial success of the outlet.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and guide the bar service team to ensure professional, efficient, and engaging guest service.
- Work closely with theBartenders, Bar Team, Kitchen, Stewarding, Hostess, and Cashiersto ensure smooth daily operations.
- Ensure the bar and service areas are properly prepared and set up before opening and throughout operating hours.
- Conduct regular briefings, training, and coaching sessions in line with departmental SOPs and service standards.
- Maintain excellent knowledge of thebeverage menu, wines, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, promotions, and special offers.
- Confidently recommend beverages based on guest preferences and support the team in delivering a personalized experience.
- Promotesignature drinks, premium beverages, and ongoing bar promotionsto maximize sales and enhance the guest experience.
- Build strong relationships with guests, proactively attending to their needs and ensuring their satisfaction throughout their visit.
- Handle guest requests, feedback, and concerns professionally and resolve service-related matters promptly.
- Monitor the appearance, grooming, conduct, and service standards of the assigned team.
- Support duty scheduling and effective deployment of the team according to business levels and operational requirements.
- Ensure appropriate service standards are maintained duringbusy periods, events, promotions, and entertainment nights.
- Contribute towards achieving the outlet'smonthly Food & Beverage revenue targetsthrough effective upselling and suggestive selling.
- Maintain a lively, welcoming, and professional bar atmosphere while ensuring consistent service excellence.
- Lead by example and foster a positive culture ofteamwork, professionalism, guest engagement, and accountability.
Requirements
Education, Qualifications and Experience
You should ideally have adiploma or relevant qualification in Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, or a related field, with previous experience in abar, lounge, nightlife venue, hotel, or high-volume Food & Beverage operation.
Fluency inwritten and spoken Englishis essential, while knowledge of additional languages would be an advantage. Good working knowledge ofMICROS or a similar POS systemis desirable.
Previous experience in asupervisory or team-leadership role within a bar or beverage operationis highly preferred. You should have good knowledge ofbeverages, wines, spirits, cocktails, bar service standards, and upselling techniques, with the confidence to make recommendations according to guest preferences.
Knowledge and Competencies
The ideal candidate will bewell-presented, confident, outgoing, and guest-focused, with a genuine passion for bar service and creating memorable guest experiences.
You should behands-on, proactive, energetic, and approachable, with the ability to lead and motivate the service team while maintaining high operational and service standards. You must be comfortable working in afast-paced and vibrant bar environment, particularly during busy evenings, weekends, events, and promotional nights.
You should also demonstrate the following competencies:
- Understanding Hotel Operations
- Effective Communication
- Planning and Organizing
- Supervising and Developing People
- Cultural Awareness and Understanding Differences
- Supervising Operations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Customer Focus
- Drive for Results