Job Description

WE ARE HIRING

FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM

THE ARCHIVES GALLE FORT

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

• Restaurant Captains
• Waiters / Service Professionals
• Host / Hostesses

The Archives is an intimate restaurant, cocktail bar, and four-room boutique hotel in the heart of Galle Fort, built around thoughtful, attentive hospitality. We are looking for confident, well-presented hospitality professionals who are naturally warm with guests, take pride in their work, and have the initiative to maintain high standards without needing constant direction. A great deal can be taught in hospitality. What is harder to teach is genuine kindness, awareness, self-motivation, and the instinct to go the extra mile.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience in fine dining, upscale restaurants, boutique hotels, or similar quality-focused environments
• Strong spoken English and confident guest communication
• Good knowledge of food, wine, cocktails, and sequence of service
• Excellent grooming and professional presentation
• Strong attention to detail and genuine guest awareness
• Self-motivated, dependable, and productive even during quieter periods
• Overseas hospitality experience will be a strong advantage

Restaurant Captains should have previous supervisory experience and be confident leading a section and maintaining service standards.

Waiters / Service Professionals should understand refined service, menu recommendations, guest interaction, and how to anticipate what a table needs.

Host / Hostess should be warm, organised, confident with reservations and seating, and capable of creating an excellent first and last impression.

EARNING POTENTIAL

• LKR 150,000 – 200,000+ per month
• Including base salary, service charge, tips, and applicable incentives.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Shared staff accommodation
• Meals while on duty
• Transport to staff accommodation after late-night shifts
• Uniforms
• Training and career development

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and a short introduction about your hospitality experience to: robert@ideahublk.com

Subject: Archives Front of House Application

Only candidates with relevant hospitality experience, strong English communication, professional presentation, and the right attitude towards guest service will be shortlisted.

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