Head waiter

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Makkah, SAU
In-Office
Entry level
Software • Hospitality
The Role
Serves guests efficiently and courteously, manages queries, takes and delivers food and beverage orders, maintains menu and product knowledge, stocks service stations, handles alcohol in compliance with regulations, follows reporting and safety procedures, and upholds Hilton grooming and hygiene standards. Requires strong communication, customer service, teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude. Food and beverage experience, cash-handling experience, and food hygiene knowledge are advantageous.
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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

As a Head Waiter, you are responsible for serving guests in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Head Waiter will also be required to have extensive knowledge of menu offerings. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Manage guest queries in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner

  • Serve Alcoholic/non-Alcoholic beverages in conjunction with licensing/liquor regulations for residents and non-residents

  • Ensure knowledge of menu and all products

  • Ensure mis-en-place is well stocked at all floor stations

  • Follow correct reporting procedures if faced with issues

  • Ensure Food and Beverage orders are of a consistently good standard and delivered in a timely manor

  • Practice Hilton Grooming standards including uniform dress code, cleanliness and personal hygiene

  • Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation

Responsibilities

A Head Waiter serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

  • Positive attitude

  • Good communication skills

  • Committed to delivering high levels of customer service

  • Excellent grooming standards

  • Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

  • Ability to work on your own or in teams

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

  • Experience in Food and Beverage department and/or industry

  • Previous experience of cash handling

  • Knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

    About Us
    Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
    At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
    Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
    Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
    Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 
    About the Team

    How We’ll Help You Thrive

    At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

    Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

    Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

    Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

    Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

    *Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

    Skills Required

    • Positive attitude
    • Good communication skills
    • Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service
    • Excellent grooming standards
    • Flexibility to respond to different work situations
    • Ability to work independently and in teams
    • Experience in a food and beverage department or industry
    • Previous cash-handling experience
    • Knowledge of food hygiene regulations

    Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Go Hilton provides heavily discounted hotel stays for team members and extends access to family and friends, with up to 110 discounted nights and rates as low as $40 in some cases. Additional wellbeing resources include an Employee Assistance Program, mental-health support, caregiving resources, and programs like Thrive and sabbaticals.
    • Retirement Support — A 401(k) is offered with a company match of 100% on the first 3% of eligible pay plus 50% on the next 2%. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long‑term savings.
    • Parental & Family Support — New parents receive 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with birthing parents receiving an additional 8 weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Support extends to adoption assistance up to $10,000 per eligible child and resources for caregiving.

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    The Company
    HQ: McLean, VA
    121,228 Employees
    Year Founded: 1919

    What We Do

    Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising nearly 7,300 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consecutive years. Hilton has introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 165 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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