Silk Lantern, a vibrant Asian pan-cuisine restaurant in Dubai, is expanding its front and back-of-house team and is currently hiring for four roles: Waiter, Waitress, Steward, and Demi Chef de Partie. If you thrive in a fast-paced, flavor-driven kitchen and dining environment spanning multiple Asian culinary traditions, this is a great opportunity to join a growing concept.
About Silk Lantern
Silk Lantern brings together dishes from across Asia — think Thai curries, Chinese wok classics, Japanese small plates, and Southeast Asian street food favorites — under one roof. The pace is energetic, the menu is varied, and the team works closely together to keep both the kitchen and the floor running smoothly during busy service periods.
1.1 Waiter
Responsibilities: Greet and seat guests, explain menu items across various Asian cuisines, take accurate orders, coordinate course timing with the kitchen, recommend dishes and pairings, maintain table cleanliness, and process payments.
Requirements: 1–2 years of restaurant experience, ability to confidently explain a diverse pan-Asian menu, strong multitasking skills, fluent English, flexible with rotational shifts including weekends.
A day in the life: From pre-shift briefings on daily specials to guiding guests through unfamiliar dishes, pacing multi-course orders, and managing a full section during dinner rush — the role rewards someone who enjoys variety and staying on their feet.
1.2 Waitress
Responsibilities: Same core service responsibilities as Waiter — guest greeting, order taking, menu guidance, table maintenance, and payment processing — with particular attention to guest comfort and personalized service throughout the dining experience.
Requirements: 1–2 years of F&B service experience, strong communication and guest engagement skills, comfortable working in a high-energy, multicultural dining environment, fluent English.
A day in the life: Balancing multiple tables, checking in on regulars, helping first-time guests navigate the extensive pan-Asian menu, and staying composed during back-to-back seatings during peak hours.
1.3 Steward
Responsibilities: Maintain cleanliness of dishware, kitchen equipment, and back-of-house areas, operate dishwashing equipment, support kitchen staff with basic prep and organization tasks, manage waste disposal, and ensure hygiene standards are consistently met.
Requirements: Prior stewarding or kitchen support experience preferred, ability to work efficiently under time pressure, understanding of food safety and hygiene protocols, physically fit for a fast-paced back-of-house role.
A day in the life: Constant movement between dish pits, prep areas, and storage — keeping pace with a busy kitchen means staying ahead of the dish backlog, restocking clean equipment, and supporting chefs wherever gaps appear during service.
1.4 Demi Chef de Partie
Responsibilities: Support the Chef de Partie in running an assigned kitchen section, prepare ingredients and dishes to recipe standard, maintain mise en place, assist with stock rotation, and uphold hygiene and food safety standards during service.
Requirements: 2+ years of culinary experience in a similar cuisine style, good knife skills and ability to work a section under supervision, food safety certification, ability to perform under pressure during peak service.
A day in the life: Early prep work — sauces, marinades, portioning proteins — followed by a fast-moving service where you’re firing dishes to order under the guidance of the Chef de Partie, keeping pace with tickets across multiple cuisine styles.
FAQ
Can I apply for more than one Silk Lantern position? Yes — please clearly state your primary role of interest in your application.
Is experience specifically in Asian cuisine required for kitchen roles? It’s preferred for the Demi Chef de Partie role but general culinary experience with a willingness to learn is also considered.
How to Apply
Submit your CV via mail. Specifying which role (Waiter, Waitress, Steward, or Demi Chef de Partie) you’re applying for, along with your visa status and availability.
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