{"id":106390,"date":"2026-08-06T06:34:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/casual-waiter-waitress\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T06:34:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:34:36","slug":"casual-waiter-waitress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/casual-waiter-waitress\/","title":{"rendered":"Casual Waiter\/Waitress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Casual Waiter\/Waitress\", \"description\": \"About the Role\\nWe are seeking dynamic and guest-service-focused individuals to join our team as Casual Servers within a bustling 5-star hotel environment. The ideal candidates will have a passion for seamless execution of exceptional service, possess excellent communication skills, a strong background in banquets and event service, and thrive in a fast-paced luxury hospitality setting.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nGuest Service:\\nProvide warm and personalized service to guests, ensuring a memorable dining experience.\\nGreet guests upon arrival, assist with seating arrangements, and provide menus.\\nOffer recommendations and answer questions about menu items, ensuring guests' needs are met.\\nOrder Management:\\nTake accurate food and beverage orders and relay them to the kitchen and bar staff promptly.\\nEnsure orders are delivered in a timely and organized manner, adhering to quality standards.\\nKnowledge of Menu:\\nPossess in-depth knowledge of the menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and potential allergens.\\nStay informed about daily specials and promotional offerings.\\nUpselling and Recommendations:\\nProactively suggest additional items or upgrades to enhance the guest experience.\\nProvide recommendations for wine pairings and other beverage options.\\nTable Maintenance:\\nMonitor and maintain cleanliness and organization of tables, chairs, and dining areas.\\nAttend to guests' needs throughout the meal, including refilling drinks and clearing empty plates.\\nBanquet Set-Up:\\nAssist in the set-up of banquet rooms, ensuring all tables, chairs, linens, and table settings are arranged according to event specifications.\\nCollaborate with the banquet team to arrange d\u00e9cor and other event elements.\\nTeam Collaboration:\\nCollaborate effectively with kitchen and bar staff to ensure seamless service.\\nCommunicate guest feedback and special requests to relevant team members.\\nUpscale Presentation:\\nPresent a polished and professional appearance, adhering to the hotel's grooming and uniform standards.\\nHandle silverware, glassware, and other tableware with care and precision.\\nAdherence to Policies:\\nAdhere to health and safety regulations, food handling guidelines, and hotel policies.\\nMaintain a high level of cleanliness in personal work areas and adhere to hygiene standards.\\nRequirements\\nA minimum of 6 months working experience in a restaurant or hotel with a degree \/ diploma \/ certificate in hospitality management OR 2 years working experience in a restaurant or hotel with a non-hospitality management degree\/diploma.\\nPrevious experience in a high-end restaurant or luxury hotel setting preferred.\\nExceptional guest service and interpersonal skills.\\nAbility to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.\\nKnowledge of fine dining etiquette and service standards.\\nStrong communication and teamwork skills.\\nAttention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.\\nFlexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as per the business needs.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-05\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Sawari Hospitality Solutions\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-19T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Sawari Hospitality Solutions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time , Onsite<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-19<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>About the Role<br \/>We are seeking dynamic and guest-service-focused individuals to join our team as Casual Servers within a bustling 5-star hotel environment. The ideal candidates will have a passion for seamless execution of exceptional service, possess excellent communication skills, a strong background in banquets and event service, and thrive in a fast-paced luxury hospitality setting.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Guest Service:<br \/>Provide warm and personalized service to guests, ensuring a memorable dining experience.<br \/>Greet guests upon arrival, assist with seating arrangements, and provide menus.<br \/>Offer recommendations and answer questions about menu items, ensuring guests&#8217; needs are met.<br \/>Order Management:<br \/>Take accurate food and beverage orders and relay them to the kitchen and bar staff promptly.<br \/>Ensure orders are delivered in a timely and organized manner, adhering to quality standards.<br \/>Knowledge of Menu:<br \/>Possess in-depth knowledge of the menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and potential allergens.<br \/>Stay informed about daily specials and promotional offerings.<br \/>Upselling and Recommendations:<br \/>Proactively suggest additional items or upgrades to enhance the guest experience.<br \/>Provide recommendations for wine pairings and other beverage options.<br \/>Table Maintenance:<br \/>Monitor and maintain cleanliness and organization of tables, chairs, and dining areas.<br \/>Attend to guests&#8217; needs throughout the meal, including refilling drinks and clearing empty plates.<br \/>Banquet Set-Up:<br \/>Assist in the set-up of banquet rooms, ensuring all tables, chairs, linens, and table settings are arranged according to event specifications.<br \/>Collaborate with the banquet team to arrange d\u00e9cor and other event elements.<br \/>Team Collaboration:<br \/>Collaborate effectively with kitchen and bar staff to ensure seamless service.<br \/>Communicate guest feedback and special requests to relevant team members.<br \/>Upscale Presentation:<br \/>Present a polished and professional appearance, adhering to the hotel&#8217;s grooming and uniform standards.<br \/>Handle silverware, glassware, and other tableware with care and precision.<br \/>Adherence to Policies:<br \/>Adhere to health and safety regulations, food handling guidelines, and hotel policies.<br \/>Maintain a high level of cleanliness in personal work areas and adhere to hygiene standards.<br \/>Requirements<br \/>A minimum of 6 months working experience in a restaurant or hotel with a degree \/ diploma \/ certificate in hospitality management OR 2 years working experience in a restaurant or hotel with a non-hospitality management degree\/diploma.<br \/>Previous experience in a high-end restaurant or luxury hotel setting preferred.<br \/>Exceptional guest service and interpersonal skills.<br \/>Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.<br \/>Knowledge of fine dining etiquette and service standards.<br \/>Strong communication and teamwork skills.<br \/>Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.<br \/>Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as per the business needs.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Sawari Hospitality Solutions on www.sawarihospitality.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1297929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-19 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Sawari Hospitality Solutions Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time , Onsite Apply Before: 2026-08-19 Job Description About the RoleWe are seeking dynamic and guest-service-focused individuals to join our team as Casual Servers within a bustling 5-star hotel environment. 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