In October 2025, Arno Ristorante will open its doors—a stylish fine-dining restaurant located at the heart of a brand-new event center in Ghent. Arno brings the flavors and atmosphere of Tuscany to life in a warm, vibrant setting where guests feel welcomed and valued. We’re looking for a waiter/waitress who enhances the guest experience with care and attention to detail—from the first smile to the final espresso.
Your role
Welcome guests in an attentive and warm manner, focusing on their needs and preferences.
Assist with smooth lunch and dinner service in collaboration with the front-of-house and kitchen team.
Present food and beverages knowledgeably and carefully, happily sharing insights about our menu or wine selection when needed.
Maintain a clean and tidy dining area, contributing to a relaxed and elegant atmosphere.
Report guest inquiries or comments to the Restaurant Manager or Chef de Rang.
Help foster a welcoming culture where both colleagues and guests feel at home.
What do we offer?
A long-term commitment with a permanent contract
An attractive compensation package, including:
DKV hospitalization insurance
Meal and eco vouchers
Worldwide employee discounts within Marriott International
A flexible work arrangement: we support a healthy work-life balance and adjust to one another. A non-traditional 9-to-5 schedule has its perks—pick up your kids from school, go to that Tuesday fitness class, or enjoy free time while others are working.
A unique opportunity to join from day one! Be part of an exciting opening where you can make an immediate impact.
Opportunities for growth through the Marriott training platform and on-the-job coaching
An open and supportive company culture—we believe in teamwork, trust, and fun at work
About us
In a green oasis in easily accessible Ghent, you’ll find our unique hospitality hub—a collaboration between Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn Express, and Residence Inn by Marriott. These three hotels form a lively destination where hospitality, comfort, and experience come together. The hub includes a state-of-the-art event center and refined Arno Ristorante, a Tuscan fine-dining restaurant.
The ultra-modern event center is the new hotspot for meetings, training sessions, celebrations, and social events. With 750 m² of stylish event space spread across 8 multifunctional rooms and surrounded by our three top hotels—together offering 405 rooms—we perfectly merge business and experience.
Located in the heart of the event center, Arno Ristorante brings the flavors of Tuscany to life in a warm and vibrant setting. With refined cuisine, an extensive selection of Brunellos, Super Tuscans, and creative Negronis, this promises to become a new culinary destination.
Accessibility
Our location is easy to reach no matter where you're coming from. The event center and Arno Ristorante are located at Akkerhage 2B, 9000 Ghent, near exit 9 (U.Z. Gent) of the E17.
Driving? You can park worry-free in our spacious free parking lot. Cyclists, scooter users, and speed pedelec riders can easily access us via safe, well-developed bike paths and use our convenient on-site bike storage. Public transport is also an excellent option, with tram and bus stops within walking distance and smooth connections via De Lijn.
Interested? Apply now!
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You’ll be redirected to our English-language job site (Aimbridge Hospitality), where you can easily upload your CV and details at the bottom of the page.
If there’s a match, you’ll hear from us soon for an introductory conversation.
Everyone welcome
We believe in the power of diversity. Whoever you are, wherever you're from—if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We warmly welcome your unique perspective and experience.
Who are we?
Arno Ristorante A culinary upscale Tuscan restaurant, a lively atmosphere offering inventive, quality driven Tuscan cuisine and a large collection of Brunello wines, Super Tuscans and creatively reimagined Negroni´s. Arno prides itself on intuitive and personalised service in a relaxed environment.
Situated next to the newly built Holiday Inn Express and Suites and The Courtyard by Marriot Ghent, Arno's forms part of an exciting new hub which forms the heart of hospitality for the vibrant city of Ghent.
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.
What is in it for you?
As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include:
- Competitive, market-leading salary package
- Comprehensive health coverage, including DKV hospitalisation insurance
- Daily meal vouchers and annual eco-vouchers
- Exclusive hotel discounts with staff rates available worldwide
- State-of-the-art work equipment
- Ongoing professional development, with access to prestigious training platforms like Marriott International to enhance your skills