Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is looking for a Senior Waiter/Waitress to join our Food & Beverage Team, for season 2025.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking landscapes in the Mediterranean, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport. The beachfront resort comprises of 99 suites and villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with seven restaurants and bars.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino within the Food & Beverage Department in Pylos, Messenia, Greece, the Senior Waiter/Waitress is responsible to provide the highest level of service and professional excellence, being ever present in the operation and ensuring the highest standards, and to completely satisfy our guests during their meal experience. The Senior Waiter/Waitress reports to the F&B Supervisor.

As Senior Waiter/Waitress, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide respectful and generous service to both guests and colleagues.
• Attend pre-service briefings for team updates and ensure tasks are followed up efficiently.
• Manage the opening and closing of the outlet, including mise en place and setup.
• Follow all service steps thoroughly, requesting help promptly to avoid service delays.
• Operate the POS system and prepare bills accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness in service and back-of-house areas, adhering to Mandarin Oriental standards.

As Senior Waiter/Waitress, we expect from you: 

• EU Passport or valid Residence Permit is mandatory in order to work in Greece
• Minimum of 1 year working experience in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant operation.
• Fluency in English.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Task force opportunities across the Group of Mandarin Oriental. Depending on your role, you may have the opportunities to be selected as a Cultural Exchange Ambassador. CEAs help to spread our unique Oriental heritage and act as role models, demonstrating how Colleagues will work together to deliver on our vision, mission and philosophies.
• Accommodation and laundry of linen, as well as transportation to and from the resort.
• Three complimentary meals per day at our Colleague restaurant. 
• Private Medical Insurance. 

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