Waiter / Waitress

  • Mogadishu, Banadir, Somalia
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are looking for friendly, professional, and customer-focused Waiters and Waitresses to provide excellent service to customers in a restaurant, café, hotel, or hospitality setting. The successful candidates will be responsible for welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and drinks, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring customers have a positive dining experience.

The ideal candidates should be polite, well-presented, hardworking, reliable, and able to work well under pressure in a busy hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Welcome and greet customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Present menus and explain food and drink options to customers.
  • Take accurate food and beverage orders.
  • Serve meals, drinks, and refreshments to customers.
  • Ensure customer orders are delivered correctly and on time.
  • Check on customers during service and respond to their needs.
  • Maintain cleanliness of tables, dining areas, and service stations.
  • Prepare tables before service and clear tables after customers leave.
  • Handle customer questions, requests, and complaints politely.
  • Support kitchen and service staff to ensure smooth operations.
  • Follow hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety procedures.
  • Process bills and payments where required.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum secondary school education is preferred.
  • Previous experience as a waiter/waitress or in hospitality is an advantage.
  • Basic communication skills in Somali and English are preferred.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to stand and move for long periods during shifts.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Friendly and respectful attitude.
  • Good communication and listening skills.
  • Customer-focused approach.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Teamwork and cooperation.
  • Good personal hygiene and professional appearance.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Reliability, honesty, and punctuality.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working in a restaurant, café, hotel, catering service, or hospitality environment.
  • Experience handling customers, taking orders, serving food, and maintaining dining areas.
  • Basic knowledge of food hygiene and customer care standards.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the Khibrad Recruitment Agency job portal and submit their updated CV and any relevant work experience documents.

Application Deadline

Applications should be submitted before 25 July 2026.