Head Waiter

Are you ready to drive excellence in our daytime dining operations through passionate leadership?

At Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport, we offer more than world-class hospitality; we foster a dynamic, community-driven culture dedicated to enriching the lives of both our guests and our team. Powered by top-tier talent and an industry-leading culture, our team leverages creativity, energy, and personalized service to deliver exceptional experiences.

If you possess the leadership vision, drive, and operational acumen to inspire a team and consistently achieve outstanding results, then this is the perfect role for you!

Curious to know more about the role?

As Head Waiter (Breakfast & Lunch), you will serve as the operational anchor for our daytime dining services. You set the benchmark for service quality, establishing a warm, professional atmosphere that ensures every guest experience is seamless and memorable.

Beyond guest-facing execution, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and quality assurance. Working in close partnership with the broader Food & Beverage leadership team, you will streamline daily workflows, maintain a structured working environment, and take full accountability for departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will balance a keen attention to detail with strategic oversight of service standards, financial goals, and team performance.

Operational Flexibility Note: Specific duties, scheduling, and responsibilities are aligned with dynamic business needs and may evolve within the framework of applicable collective agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision:Lead daily floor operations by coordinating, delegating, and overseeing service tasks to optimize workflow and productivity.

• Team Development:Onboard and train new personnel, assign shift duties, and proactively resolve operational bottlenecks during peak service hours.

• Guest & Kitchen Liaison:Serve as the primary point of contact for guests by managing seating, service floor flow, and dietary requirements while collaborating closely with the rest of the F&B team to maintain seamless service.

• Operational Alignment:Participate actively in departmental meetings and stay informed on key hotel updates, ensuring seamless cross-departmental communication.

• Performance & Targets:Drive results aligned with our core metrics: Employee engagement, guest satisfaction and Financial Performance.

• Brand Ambassadorship:Embody the core values, vision, and corporate social responsibility (WeCare) initiatives of Strawberry.

• Culture Champion:Cultivate a structured, respectful, and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork and accountability.

You will thrive in this role if...

• You have previously worked in a similar role  

• You have an innate ability to see what the guest needs and act proactively. With a positive and solution-oriented approach, you turn every challenge into an opportunity to delight!

• You enjoy working in a structured and efficient manner, even when it is early and the pace is high. You keep a cool head and deliver with precision

• You lead the way with vision and purpose, and fuel potential by maximizing individual strengths to help others reach their full potential. 

• You own it by making decisions with the company's best interests in mind, setting clear goals, and holding yourself and others accountable for achieving results. 

Why We Offer

• An active and dynamic working environment where no two days are the same.

• Opportunities for career development and growth within the Strawberry group.

• Staff discounts and friends & family rates at our 200+ hotels.

• Four free hotel nights every year.

• 25% discount on food & beverages at all our restaurants and bars.

• Sweet deals on experiences, travels, retail and lots more!

This is a full-time position with early morning hours and weekend shifts on a flexible and rotating schedule.

The application deadline is on the 14th of August 2026. Selection and interviews will take place continuously, which means that the position may be filled before the application deadline. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible.

About Strawberry

Strawberry is no ordinary hospitality company - we are a rebel with a warm and welcoming heart. Strawberry is a gateway to a world of more than 240 hotels, 120 restaurants and 20 spas, where we offer a wealth of memorable experiences. Our core values at Strawberry are energy, courage and enthusiasm. Our team of 20,000 talented employees, from more than 166 countries, is the foundation of our strength.