Head Hostess - Restaurant & Nightlife Venue (Leading Hospitality Group)

Overview

Front-of-house ambassador for a globally high-volume day and nightlife dining brand. You’ll command the door, orchestrate waitlists, and set the first impression. Join one of the top hospitality companies operating in the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead podium operations, guest flow, and seating strategy in a high-traffic setting
• Manage reservations, VIP notes, and table allocations to protect pacing
• Coach a hostess team on greeting standards, phone/email etiquette, and appearance
• Partner with floor and bar managers to balance turns and VIP priorities
• Handle guest recovery with grace and urgency

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ luxury-hospitality experience (hostess/guest relations leadership)
• Minimum height 170 cm and impeccable grooming standards
• Excellent English; another European language is a must
• Confident with reservation systems and high-volume door management
• Calm, organised, and decisive under pressure

Compensation & Benefits

• AED 8,000/month (full tax-free package)
• Plus tips and service charge (expect AED3-5,000 per month in season)
• Duty meal provided
• Annual flight ticket
• Medical, life & unemployment insurance
• Global staff discount (25–50%)
• Preferred start: 15 October

We appreciate your interest in this vacancy. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only candidates selected to move to the next stage of the recruitment process can be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable with reservation systems and high-volume door management in a luxury environment?
• Are you 170 cm tall or taller without shoes on?

Experience:

• Luxury Hospitality : 3 years (Required)
• Head Hostess: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English fluently (Required)
• a European language (Required)