Head Waiter- KIGO (Japanese Speaker)

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Fundamental Hospitality is seeking an experienced Head Waiter for KIGO, its contemporary Japanese dining concept inside Four Seasons Hotel DIFC in Dubai. The role requires proven leadership as Head Waiter or Senior Waiter in a high end Japanese or fine dining setting, a solid understanding of luxury service standards and guest engagement, and the ability to lead front of house teams in a fast paced environment. Fluency in English and Japanese, excellent communication, and a real passion for Japanese cuisine are essential; the ideal candidate is based in Dubai or willing to relocate. Benefits include competitive salary, visa and medical insurance, 30 days leave, and growth opportunities. To apply, tailor your resume to show leadership, bilingual service, and relocation readiness, plus a concise note on why KIGO excites you.

Fundamental Hospitality is looking to hire an experienced Head Waiter to join our team at KIGO, our contemporary Japanese dining concept located within the Four Seasons Hotel DIFC in Dubai.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Head Waiter or Senior Waiter within a high-end Japanese or fine-dining restaurant

• Strong understanding of luxury service standards and guest engagement

• Previous experience leading and supporting front-of-house teams in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Fluent in English and Japanese

• Passion for Japanese cuisine, culture, and exceptional hospitality

• Currently based in Dubai or willing to relocate

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Work Visa & Medical Insurance

• 30 days paid annual leave

• Employee discounts across our venues

• Joining flight ticket (for international applicants) plus return tickets to home country (annually or biennially, depending on position)

• Opportunities for growth, learning and development within our company

• 2 days off weekly

• Meals on duty

Who are we?

Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE born company that unifies the region’s leading lifestyle concepts. As an international ecosystem of hospitality brands, the group develops elevated, home-grown concepts that showcase the quality and innovation of the region, whilst exporting them to key cosmopolitan cities around the world. Fundamental Hospitality delivers lifestyle brands reimagined, where a creative approach to concept development leads to a dynamic experience in each and every venue. The group has played a fundamental role in the expansion of brands from the UAE to the world, where we understand the essential elements needed to execute experience driven lifestyle concepts on an international scale. The collection of brands within the portfolio includes globally acclaimed concepts Gaia, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises, Scalini Dubai, Scalini Riyadh, Cipriani Dubai, and Cipriani Dolci UAE. Fundamental Hospitality owns and operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with ongoing expansion of the group’s concepts into the GCC, Europe, UK, and USA. Dubai will further see the launch of new home-grown concepts as Fundamental Hospitality continues to cement itself as the leading innovator in the hospitality industry.

Website: http://www.fundamentalhospitality.com