Host / Hostess
Job Description
We are currently looking for dynamic, and self motivated Food & Beverage professionals who want to move their careers forward.
As a Host / Hostess you are responsible to receive and give a warm welcome to our guests, providing an efficient and courteous approach at all times and your role will include key responsibilities such as:
• Offer consistently professional, friendly, warm and engaging service
• Welcome guests to the assigned outlet, receive and conduct guests to tables, ensure that they are attended to and be available for them at all times as a point of contact
• Take outlet reservations, handle the reservation book and answer the telephone in an impeccable manner
• Set up the outlet prior to the business hours along with the service team
• Coordinate with the service team in making necessary arrangements according to floor plan for reservations or blocking off reserved tables
• Observe the cleanliness and maintenance of the outlet and the entrance area
• Assure the well-being of all guests by maintaining a close, friendly, yet discrete contact
• Be aware of all menus and ongoing promotions in the outlet by heart in order to recommend if a guest requests
• Contribute in setting up the outlets database
• Reassure the guests’ satisfaction upon their departure
Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences You should ideally have a diploma / degree in hospitality with preferable previous experiences in the Food & Beverage Department within a hotel. You must deal in a polite and sophisticated manner and have an excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written. Multiple language ability is considered as additional advantage.
Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be service orientated and strive to exceed the expectations of our guests at every turn. You are enthusiastic and committed with good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude and a great smile, be smart in appearance and well groomed, while possessing following additional competencies:
Understanding the Job
Taking Responsibility
Recognizing Differences
Customer Focus
Customer Focus
Adaptability
Teamwork
Job Location Erbil, Iraq Located in the heart of Erbil’s thriving business district and extremely close to its major shopping areas, Erbil Arjaan by Rotana is the ideal choice of hotel apartments for corporate and leisure travellers visiting the city. Popular tourist attractions such as the historic Citadel and bustling downtown bazaars are also nearby, while the property is a 10-minute drive from Erbil Internat... ional Airport. An upscale property with 168 modern and fully-furnished serviced hotel apartments, Erbil Arjaan by Rotana is a home away from home, ideal for long-stay guests seeking comfort and convenience. From classic studios to one and two-bedroom suites, there is choice to suit every travellers need. Two international restaurants promise a tempting and extensive range of global cuisine catering to all tastes. For meetings and events, seven fully-equipped and flexible venues offer the latest audio-visual equipment and several seating plan options to meet the needs of a variety of social and business occasions. From gym workouts to relaxing treatments, Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club will leave guests feeling refreshed and revitalised.
