Head Hostess

An Exhilarating Opportunity

Are You Ready for a Daring Challenge with The World’s Hottest Luxury Hotel Group? Disruptive by Design, FIVE Hotels and Resorts is Redefining ‘FIVE-Star’ Hospitality and Setting the Gold Standard across the Industry.

Join the FIVE Tribe - and Get Ready to Make Waves.

The Candidate

A Driven Self-Starter, you have Excellent Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a Fast-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and You Execute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A ‘Can-Do!’ Attitude Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly Motivated Go-Getter.

Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to Seamlessly Connect with other ‘FIVERs’ and key Stakeholders, ensuring that Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Food and Beverage Team as a Head Hostess will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights!

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience of 1-2 years in a Luxury Hotel environment in a similar role.
  
• An elevated and energetic Conversationalist, engaging Guests with lively discussions and building a good rapport with them.
  
• Next-Level Organisational and Leadership skills, effectively leading and inspiring the FIVE Tribe to New Heights
  
• Exceptional Time Management and Multi-Tasking skills to deliver a ‘FIVE-Star’ Experience for our guests.
  
• Proficient in Reservation Systems and Guest Management Software.
  
• An appreciation for fine dining experiences and ease and familiarity with food and beverage menus.
  
• Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English (Additional languages are a Plus).
  
• Superior Problem-Solving Skills and the competence to Exceed Expectations in dynamic and competitive operational environments.
  
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on the requirements of the Hotel.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Greets Guests upon Arrival with a Warm ‘FIVE-Styled’ Welcome, ensuring their Journey at FIVE is sensational.
  
• Exhibits an exceptional understanding of FIVE's diverse destinations, concepts, menus, events, and bespoke offerings, enabling ‘FIVE-Star’ Guest Assistance at all times.
  
• Showcases a Proactive Approach to addressing Guests' concerns and fulfilling their requests, Swiftly Resolving any issues to ensure exceptional Guest Satisfaction.
  
• Supervises Suitable Seating Arrangements to optimise Guest Flow, maintain Restaurant Capacity, and Minimise Wait Times, ensuring ‘FIVE-Star’ service.
  
• Manages Restaurant Reservations efficiently, employing the hotel's Reservation System, and guaranteeing Precise and Up-To-Date Information.
  
• Handles Substantial Group Reservations and Exceptional Events, seamlessly coordinating with the Events Team when necessary, in line with FIVE’s bespoke standards.
  
• Discerningly places Guests at the most appropriate tables, ensuring that Table Settings are arranged in accordance with FIVE’s Luxurious Standards.
  
• Supervises the Host/Hostess Team, offering crystal-clear Direction, expert Guidance, and unwavering Support, ensuring the delivery of an exquisite level of service.
  
• Identifies VIP Guests and provides them with Personalised Attention and our Boundary-Breaking services.
  
• Conducts regular Training Sessions to elevate the Team's knowledge of the Menu, Hotel Facilities, and FIVE’s outstanding Service Standards.
  
• Fosters open lines of communication with the Restaurant Manager and other Department Heads to ensure Seamless Coordination between departments.
  
• Engages in close collaboration with the Culinary Team and Waitstaff to manage Guest Expectations, accommodate Special Requests, and guarantee the Punctual Delivery of our delectable cuisine.
  
• Plays a key role in crafting memorable experiences for Special Occasions and Celebrations, celebrating life's most extraordinary moments with ‘FIVE-Styled’ Flair.
  
• Skillfully suggests Menu Items, Beverages, and Promotional Offers to enrich the guest experience and optimise revenue generation.
  
• Forges a strong partnership with the Marketing Team to promote Restaurant Events, Offers, and Loyalty Programmes, elevating the ‘Vibe at FIVE.’
  
• Ensures that the restaurant entrance, waiting area, and host/hostess stations are maintained with Meticulous Cleanliness and Impeccable Organisation.
  
• Keeps a watchful eye over the restaurant's Online Reviews and Guest Feedback Platforms, responding to guest reviews with professionalism and dedication.
  

The Team

‘FIVERs’ are Cultured yet Chic, Confident yet Self-Effacing, and Work Hard to Play even Harder. As a FIVE Tribe Member, you'll Personify the distinct ‘Vibe at FIVE’ and apply it to create Insta-Perfect Experiences for our Guests that keeps them Coming Back for More. If you Dream of being surrounded by Like-Minded Individuals who share your Passion for Delivering Unforgettable Moments that last a Lifetime – then Look No Further and Unleash your Next-Level Potential.

Sustainable Indulgence at FIVE

FIVE is a leader in Sustainable Luxury Living and Hospitality, with its UAE-based Destinations being the first and only Hotels in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) for achieving 100% renewable electricity for 2022. The company's Science-Meets-Styled ‘Sustainable Indulgence’ Ethos has led to a completely LEED Platinum-certified operational hospitality portfolio. FIVE Palm Jumeirah and FIVE Jumeirah Village are also 3 Star SPIRE Rated Smart Buildings. FIVE Zurich, the only LEED Platinum hotel in Switzerland, achieved an impressive 84 Points under LEED v4's BD+C and ID+C rating system, making it one of just five hotels worldwide to receive Platinum Certification. FIVE illustrates its Commitment to making ‘Sustainability without Compromise on Luxury Living’ central to its Future Vision, with FIVE LUXE already on track to acquire LEED Platinum (BD+C). These Achievements highlight FIVE’s Comprehensive and Committed Scope of Sustainability Strategy permeating Operations, Governance and Community.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The FIVE Tribe represents over 70 nationalities across its over 1500 ‘FIVERs’. FIVE is Committed to Hiring a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce as an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, FIVE does not discriminate based on disability, race, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, nationality, marital status, or any other basis protected under national or local laws. Ranked 10th on the Great Workplaces in the UAE 2023 list of Large Organisations, the FIVE Tribe is more than a group of people working together – it is a Family bonded by common Values and Goals, Celebrating People, Culture and Diversity.

About FIVE Hotels and Resorts

FIVE Hotels and Resorts prides itself on being Disruptively Different and Daringly Unique. Our Growing Portfolio of Lavish Destinations are the epitome of Glamour and Experiential Luxury, and currently consists of FIVE Palm Jumeirah, FIVE Jumeirah Village, FIVE Zurich and FIVE LUXE. Joining our Exceptional FIVE Tribe means you are part of a team who Breaks Boundaries and offers Unbeatable Next-Level Experiences at FIVE’s award-winning Hotels, Dining Concepts, and 360-Degree Immersive Nightlife Venues. As part of the Accomplished FIVE Tribe, you will be part of a group of High Achievers who Fearlessly Challenge Conventions on a Global Stage.