Panthera Restaurant is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job
Title: Waitress
Location:
Maitama,
Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
We are
seeking an experienced, polished, and detail-oriented Waitress to deliver
exemplary fine dining service to our guests.
In this
role, you will take full operational ownership of an assigned station,
providing personalized table service, exhibiting comprehensive menu knowledge,
and upholding luxury presentation standards.
You will
ensure every guest enjoys a flawless dining experience while strictly adhering
to operational SOPs, safety guidelines, and team workflows.
Key
Responsibilities & Duties
Take full
ownership of an assigned station on the dining room floor, ensuring all tables,
chairs, side stands, and place settings are immaculately clean, organized, and
set up to luxury presentation standards before and during service.
Provide
welcoming, sophisticated, and highly personalized table service to guests,
guiding them through the entire dining journey with grace, warmth, and
professional etiquette.
Engage
proactively with guests to ensure overall satisfaction, handling minor
adjustments immediately and reporting complex feedback or complaints to the
Head Waiter or Restaurant Manager.
Possess a
comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the complete food and beverage menu,
confidently explaining ingredients, culinary techniques, flavor profiles, daily
specials, and beverage pairings to guests.
Take guest
orders with absolute accuracy, using the POS system efficiently to input food,
beverage, and special modifications without error.
Adhere
strictly to standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding guest dietary
restrictions, preferences, and severe food allergies, communicating these
clearly to the kitchen team.
Coordinate
seamlessly with the Head Waiter, food runners, and kitchen team to ensure
plates are delivered to the correct tables at the perfect temperature and
cadence.
Execute
shift closing duties efficiently, including clearing stations, wiping menus,
restocking service areas, and resetting tables for the next service shift.
Process
guest bills and handle financial transactions (cash, cards, or digital
payments) accurately and securely, ensuring a seamless and polite departure
experience.
Key
Requirements & Qualifications
Interested
candidates should possess an OND / HND / Bachelor`s Degree
Minimum of
3 years of proven waiting/service experience in a high-end restaurant, hotel,
or fine dining establishment.
Hands-on
experience with POS systems, digital order processing, and payment terminals.
Must stay
around Maitama axis and willing to work in shifts (day and night)
Strong
capacity to memorize food/beverage ingredients, culinary techniques, and
allergen risk factors.
Strong
physical stamina, speed, and exceptional composure under high-pressure,
fast-paced service conditions (ability to stand, walk, and carry trays for full
shift duration).
Flawless
verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a strong guest-first service
mindset.
Starting
Salary
N90,000
monthly with Accomodation.
Application
Closing Date
19th
October, 2026.
How
to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their
updated CV to: professionalrecruitments542@gmail.com using “Application –
Waitress Position” as the subject of the mail.
