Position: Senior Hostess
We are seeking an experienced and charismatic Senior Hostess to join our team. As the Senior Hostess, you will play a pivotal role in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that every guest has a delightful and seamless experience from arrival to departure. Your leadership and exceptional service will set the tone for a memorable dining experience.
Main Responsibilities:
- Guest Reception: Warmly greet guests, escort them to their tables, and provide menus.
- Reservation Management: Handle and record dining reservations, and manage the waiting list in coordination with the Guest Relations Manager.
- Seating Arrangements: Offer appropriate seating options based on guest preferences and restaurant capacity.
- Dining Room Setup: Oversee the setup of dining rooms and ensure reservation arrangements are in place.
- Order Coordination: Ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of guest orders.
- Work Area Maintenance: Keep tables and the host area clean and organized.
- Professional Appearance: Adhere to grooming and personal hygiene standards at all times.
- Staff Assistance: Support waitstaff and head waiters as needed.
- Guest Interaction: Provide positive and professional greetings, address guest concerns and complaints effectively.
- Scheduling: Manage the schedules for the hosting team.
- Team Communication: Attend regular departmental briefings and foster open communication within the team.
- Additional Duties: Perform other relevant tasks as assigned to support restaurant operations.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry, preferably in a fine dining concept.
- Language Skills: Fluent in English; additional languages such as Russian, French, Italian, Spanish, or Arabic are highly preferred.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Computer Skills: Basic proficiency with restaurant software and computer systems.
- Customer Orientation: Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a passion for exceptional customer service.
- Team Player: Cooperative and supportive team member with the ability to perform under stress.
- Energy and Enthusiasm: High energy level and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure guests' needs are met.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement tailored to your aspirations.
If you are passionate about hospitality and committed to delivering outstanding service, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our team.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: AED6,500.00 - AED7,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Can you join within 6 days?
Experience:
- fine dining: 3 years (Required)
- Sevenrooms reservation: 2 years (Required)