Head Waiter - ME Lisbon 1

“The world is yours with Meliá” 

Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extended global family.

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• My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

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 Waiter, your mission is to deliver attentive, sophisticated, and personalized service that reflects the standards of a luxury lifestyle hotel. You will ensure a smooth and elegant service flow, anticipate guest needs, and help create memorable dining moments that align with ME’s distinctive hospitality style.

What will you do?

• Provide an outstanding dining experience through warm, professional, and attentive service.
• Deliver food and beverage service efficiently, ensuring accuracy, timing, and consistent quality.
• Manage order taking using hotel systems, process payments, and maintain attention to detail in all interactions.
• Support the setup and breakdown of the restaurant, ensuring the space is always clean, organized, and aligned with brand standards.
• Handle guest requests, questions, and feedback with a courteous and solutions‑oriented approach.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to ensure smooth operations and seamless coordination with the kitchen and bar teams.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in a Waiter role, preferably in luxury hotels or high‑end restaurants.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a guest‑centric mindset.
• Passion for hospitality, service excellence, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English; other languages are considered a plus.
• Good understanding of F&B service standards, food handling, hygiene, and food safety.

At Meliá we are all VIP

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.

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