Restaurant Hostess
Role Overview
The hostess creates a warm first impression and supports smooth front-of-house operations.
The role covers reservations, guest seating, table management, and service throughout the guest experience.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
The hostess creates a warm first impression and supports smooth front-of-house operations.
The role covers reservations, guest seating, table management, and service throughout the guest experience.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and greet guests warmly and professionally.
- Manage seating, table allocation, guest lists, reservations, and special requests.
- Coordinate with reservations and service teams; assist VIP guests and regular clientele.
- Maintain knowledge of the venue, menu, and daily operations; handle guest inquiries professionally.
- Support the front-of-house team during busy service periods and maintain high guest-service standards.
- Maintain a polished and professional appearance.
Requirements
- Previous hostess or similar guest-facing experience in a high-end hospitality environment.
- Experience in premium restaurants, hotels, lifestyle, or luxury hospitality concepts.
- Fluent English required; additional languages are advantageous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident, well-presented, and guest-focused.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, with strong organization and attention to detail.
- Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and peak periods.
- Currently based in Dubai or willing to relocate.
What the employer offers
- Competitive salary; amount and pay cadence are not specified.
- Work visa and medical insurance; 30 days of paid annual leave.
- Employee discounts across venues, meals on duty, and two days off weekly.
- Joining flight for international applicants, plus return tickets home annually or biennially depending on position.
- Opportunities for growth, learning, and development.
About Fundamental Hospitality
UAE-born hospitality company established in 2011, developing lifestyle concepts for regional and international markets.
Portfolio includes GAIA, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti, Izu Burger, Scalini, and Cipriani concepts.
Operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with expansion into the GCC, Europe, UK, and USA.
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