Head Waiter - ME Lisbon - ()

Head Waiter - ME Lisbon - ()
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Empresas: Meliá Hotels International

Located in the heart of Lisbon, ME Lisbon is a luxury hotel known for its modern design, vibrant energy, and exceptional service. We create unique experiences for both business and leisure travelers, and now we’re looking for a strong leader to elevate our dining experience.

Mission: As a Head Waiter, you will lead by example on the restaurant floor, ensuring service excellence at every moment. You will coordinate the service team, uphold ME Lisbon’s
- quality standards, and deliver personalized guest experiences that consistently exceed expectations.

What will you do?

• Lead, motivate, and support the service team during daily operations.
• Ensure memorable guest experiences by anticipating needs and delivering attentive, refined service.
• Coordinate table service, manage reservations flow, and oversee service timing and quality.
• Handle guest requests, feedback, and complaints with professionalism and a
  - oriented mindset.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members, ensuring brand and service standards are met.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Communicate operational feedback and improvement opportunities to management.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience as a Waiter, preferably in the luxury sector.
• Strong leadership skills with a
  - on and
  - driven approach.
• Passion for quality, guest satisfaction, and team development.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Solid knowledge of F&B service, food handling, hygiene, and food safety.