Waiters/Waitresses
2025-10-23T07:43:38+00:00
The Food Library
https://cdn.greatkenyanjobs.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_8172/logo/food.png
https://www.thefoodlibrary.co.ke/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Restaurant & Hospitality, Management, Advertising & Marketing, Sales & Retail
2025-11-01T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
8
Waitstaff responsibilities include greeting customers, taking orders, serving food and drinks, and processing payments. Essential skills are strong communication, time management, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Requirements often include a positive attitude and flexibility, while formal qualifications are typically not needed, though previous experience is a plus
Customer Interaction: Greet guests warmly, seat them, and present menus.
Order Taking: Accurately take food and drink orders, answer questions about the menu, and relay orders to the kitchen or bar.
Service: Serve food and beverages promptly and ensure guests receive the correct items.
Payment Processing: Deliver bills and process cash or card payments.
Table and Area Maintenance: Prepare tables, clear used dishes, and keep the dining area and service stations clean.
Problem Solving: Handle guest concerns and complaints to ensure satisfaction.
Team Collaboration: Coordinate with kitchen staff, bartenders, and other servers to ensure efficient service.
Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with customers and team members.
Interpersonal: Ability to build rapport and provide excellent customer service.
Time Management: Skill to balance multiple tasks, especially during busy periods.
Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in order taking, serving, and maintaining cleanliness.
Problem-Solving: Ability to think quickly and handle issues that may arise.
Teamwork: Work well with other staff members.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for long periods and carry heavy trays.
Experience: Previous experience as a waiter/waitress or in a customer-facing role is often preferred but not always mandatory.
Education: Formal education is not typically required, but basic math skills are necessary for handling payments.
Technical: Proficiency with point-of-sale (POS) systems or other ordering software is often required.
Personal Attributes: A flexible attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work well under pressure.
JOB-68f9dcaa85481
Vacancy title:
Waiters/Waitresses
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality, Management, Advertising & Marketing, Sales & Retail]
Jobs at:
The Food Library
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, November 1 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Similar Jobs in Kenya
Learn more about The Food Library
The Food Library jobs in Kenya
JOB DETAILS:
Waitstaff responsibilities include greeting customers, taking orders, serving food and drinks, and processing payments. Essential skills are strong communication, time management, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Requirements often include a positive attitude and flexibility, while formal qualifications are typically not needed, though previous experience is a plus
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.
Apply as Directed Above
All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION