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 Jeddah , Saudi Arabia Years of Experience Min: 1 Residence Location Saudi Arabia Centro is a modern, stylish and affordable lifestyle business hotel. Centro Salama, the latest Centro property to open in Jeddah under the ‘Centro by Rotana’ brand, is located in the heart of the city on the popular Al Madina Road, providing convenient access to Jeddah’s main commercial precinct, government offices, leisure attractions and prime shopping districts. Jeddah’s main air hu... b, King Abdulaziz International Airport, and the famous Jeddah Corniche, are also located a short drive away. With chic looks, modern amenities and unparalleled service standards, Centro is an inspired brand that sets a new benchmark for business and leisure travellers seeking style, sophistication and value for money. Centro is a lifestyle hotel brand that is young and fresh in its approach, original in its presentation, and dynamic in its offerings.
