Set within the prestigious St Raphael Resort & Marina, Golden Monkey offers a distinctive dining experience inspired by the flavours and traditions of Thailand. We are seeking a hospitality professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional service, understands the finer details of luxury dining, and is committed to creating memorable experiences for every guest.
Job Overview
As a member of the Golden Monkey team, you will be responsible for delivering impeccable, personalised food and beverage service in an elegant and sophisticated environment. You will ensure that every guest receives a warm welcome, attentive service and expert guidance throughout their dining experience, consistently upholding the high standards and reputation of the restaurant and resort.
Main Responsibilities & Duties
Welcome, greet and seat guests in a warm, professional and gracious manner, creating an excellent first impression.
Deliver attentive, personalised and efficient food and beverage service in accordance with fine-dining standards and established service procedures.
Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the restaurant's menu, ingredients, preparation methods and beverage selection, providing informed recommendations and answering guests' questions confidently.
Guide guests through the menu, recommend dishes and beverages, and confidently apply upselling techniques to enhance the dining experience.
Ensure tables are impeccably set and maintained, paying close attention to presentation, cleanliness and every detail of the guest experience.
Maintain full control of the assigned station, ensuring all mise-en-place, equipment and service areas are prepared and presented to the highest standards.
Anticipate guests' needs and respond to requests, enquiries and feedback promptly, courteously and professionally.
Build positive relationships with guests, encouraging guest satisfaction, loyalty and repeat visits.
Follow all opening and closing procedures, service sequences, hygiene standards and operational policies.
Work closely with colleagues and the kitchen team to ensure seamless communication, smooth service and consistent food and beverage quality.
Maintain a polished, professional appearance in accordance with the restaurant's grooming and uniform standards.
Promote the Golden Monkey dining experience and the wider food and beverage offerings of St Raphael Resort & Marina.
Adhere to all resort policies relating to health, safety, hygiene and environmental practices.
Perform other reasonable duties as required to support the smooth operation of the restaurant and exceed guest expectations.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum of two years' experience in the Food & Beverage industry.
Previous experience as a waiter or waitress in a 4- or 5-star hotel, resort or fine-dining restaurant is essential.
Excellent command of both spoken and written English.
Holders of a valid EU passport is essential.
A diploma in Hospitality or Hotel Management will be considered an advantage.
Knowledge of fine-dining service standards, food and beverage pairing, and professional service etiquette will be highly regarded.
Personal Characteristics
A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Elegant, well-groomed and professional, with a warm, approachable personality.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to the highest service standards.
Confident, courteous and knowledgeable when interacting with guests.
Proactive, organized and able to anticipate guests' needs.
A team player with a positive attitude and a strong sense of responsibility.
Able to multitask, remain composed under pressure and maintain outstanding service quality in a fast-paced luxury environment.
A desire to learn, develop and contribute to the continued success of Golden Monkey.
What We Offer
A competitive remuneration package based on skills and experience.
The opportunity to work within a prestigious resort and a distinctive restaurant concept.
A supportive, collaborative and professional working environment.
Opportunities for professional growth, learning and development.
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about fine dining, take pride in exceptional service and would like to be part of the Golden Monkey experience, we would love to hear from you.
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. CVs and personal data will be kept secure and used only for current or future employment purposes.
Only applicants who meet the above criteria will be considered and contacted.
At St Raphael Resort & Marina, we care for our people, and we want them to Radiate Kindness.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV to the HR Manager at
hr@straphael.com.
Job Categories
Waiters / Waitresses
Posted: 13 Oct 2026Expires: 12 Nov 2026Ref. No. 7027056
About Company
St Raphael Resort & Marina
Change is inevitable if we want to move forward. This the dominant spirit here at St Raphael Resort & Marina. This the way we act, behave and lead us every day to be a better version of ourselves, for our guests, for our resort, for our community. Here at St Raphael Resort and Marina we want to entice our guests to return again and again to the place where they have experienced beautiful moments created by kind people . The ingredients of our success are based on pillars such as mutual respect among our team members, professionalism, continuous training and development, our commitment to the organization but also our enthusiasm to work at St Raphael Resort & Marina, a place which is our second family and through kindness we believe we can achieve the impossible.
Radiating Kindness is not just a slogan for us. Is a way of thinking, a way of acting and the way we are going to welcome you to our big family.
