Restaurant Jobs in Dubai, UAE | Il Gattopardo
Il Gattopardo Dubai is now recruiting for multiple restaurant roles, including Assistant Restaurant Manager, Head Waiter/Waitress, and Waiter/Waitress, at its modern Italian fine dining venue in DIFC.
About Il Gattopardo
Modern Italian Fine DiningIn the centre of Mayfair and the heart of Dubai's DIFC, Il Gattopardo fuses Italy's rich heritage with the local spirit. The restaurant invites guests to taste life and embrace la dolce vita, offering a refined modern Italian dining experience.
At the heart of the Il Gattopardo experience is its people. The restaurant nurtures every individual's aspirations, whether starting out or elevating their hospitality skills, and offers a clear career path with the support to learn and grow. Team members enjoy progression and perks across an extended family of brands and locations worldwide.
Job Overview
Job Summary
Il Gattopardo Dubai is expanding its team and recruiting across several restaurant roles at its modern Italian fine dining venue in DIFC. Open positions include Assistant Restaurant Manager, Head Waiter/Waitress, and Waiter/Waitress. The ideal candidates bring previous fine dining experience, a genuine passion for hospitality, and a commitment to the highest standards of service and guest care.
Open Positions
Qualifications & Requirements
The ideal candidate for these restaurant vacancies in Dubai must meet the following criteria:
What We Look For
- Previous experience in fine dining, ideally within Italian concepts.
- A genuine passion for hospitality.
- Attentiveness and the ability to anticipate guests' needs.
- Commitment to the highest standards in service, presentation, and care.
General Eligibility
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build close relationships with guests.
- For the Assistant Restaurant Manager role, prior supervisory or leadership experience in a fine dining setting.
- Professional presentation and a warm, welcoming approach to guest service.
How to Write a Strong CV for This Role
- 1Highlight your fine dining experience, naming the restaurants and Italian concepts you have worked in and the role you held.
- 2List any hospitality training or certifications, such as food safety, wine service, or floor management courses, especially for the Assistant Restaurant Manager role.
- 3Include keywords like "fine dining", "waiter", "restaurant manager", and "Dubai" for ATS.
- 4Showcase measurable service achievements, such as guest satisfaction scores, team size supervised, or covers handled per shift.
- 5Keep it to 1–2 clean pages — recruiters scan in 30 seconds.
- 6Send your CV as a PDF to preserve formatting on every device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a restaurant job at Il Gattopardo Dubai?
Send your updated CV to careers@gattopardo.ae with the role you are applying for and "Dubai" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Which positions are open?
Il Gattopardo is recruiting for Assistant Restaurant Manager, Head Waiter/Waitress, and Waiter/Waitress roles at its DIFC venue.
What is the most important requirement for these roles?
Previous fine dining experience, ideally within Italian concepts, along with a genuine passion for hospitality and the ability to anticipate guests' needs, is the most valued attribute.
What is the salary for these positions?
The salary is competitive and based on the role and experience, with progression and perks across an extended family of brands and global locations.
Where is the job located?
The roles are based at Il Gattopardo in DIFC, Dubai, UAE, with immediate joining preferred.
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