Summary
Four Seasons is hiring a Banquet Service Assistant Server in Kuwait City. The role oversees banquet room setup, service, server assignments, and cleanup, including proper handling and storage of hotel linen, props, and specialty china. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role at a five-star luxury hotel and be able to work under pressure; English is required, while Arabic is a plus. The hotel offers shared accommodation, meals, transportation, and other employee benefits, and will apply for work authorization for the successful candidate.
The posting
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About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A resort-like sanctuary in Kuwait’s heart. Discover a modern urban sanctuary in the heart of Kuwait City: a contemporary curation of Middle Eastern architecture, dazzling art and resort-like spaciousness, where striking sculptures seamlessly merge with traditional design. In this enclave of wonder – the first and only hotel in Kuwait to receive the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating – you’ll find soaring rooftop restaurants, leisure facilities and the city’s largest guest rooms. Catch up with friends in the chic surrounds of Al Soor (known as La Chocolaterie of Kuwait), relax in air-conditioned cabanas by the infinity pool, ascend to a buzzing rooftop and wander the lush adjacent parkland. And with the city’s malls and souks within a few minutes’ drive, you can experience all the spoils of the city without spoiling your precious relaxation time.
What You Will Do
- Oversee the set-up of functions including checking of the physical layout of the room, providing the servers with the proper set-up information, and posts updated function sheets in the Banquet Kitchen.
- Oversee the service of the function assigned by the Banquet Manager to insure the success of the function and staff adherence to all service rules.
- Meet individual hosts and makes him/herself accessible to the host for any need that may arise.
- Complete the Captain's log book at the completion of the shift/function.
- Oversee the clean-up of all functions and insuring the proper removal and storage of hotel linen and skirting.
- Prepare and post daily room assignments for servers including specific times for set-up and service.
- Oversee proper clean up, handling and storage of all props and specialty china.
What You Will Bring
- At least 2 years’ experience in the similar role in a five-star luxury hotel.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Be thorough and pay attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal communication skills in English and Arabic is a plus.
- Active listening skills.
What We Offer:
- Full board shared living accommodation in a high quality, well-resourced compound
- Complimentary Discovery Nights at FS Hotels worldwide
- Regular social and sporting events
- Paid home leave tickets
- Quality employee meals
- Transportation to and from work
- Free Wi-Fi in accommodation and employee transportation buses
Work Authorization
Hotel will apply for the work authorization for the successful candidate
We look forward to receiving your application!