Hostess - Nuska Beach - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise.

Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai’s premier lifestyle destination, is located on Jumeirah Beach Road just 15 km from the city centre and 25 km from Dubai International Airport. The 26-floor hotel has a curved design which represents the shape of a breaking wave and offers pristine private beaches with undisturbed views of the Arabian Gulf.

With 599 sea-facing rooms and suites and 19 private villas, as well as 21 restaurants and bars, extensive conference and banqueting facilities, a private marina, Sinbad’s Kids Club, Talise™ Spa, and direct complimentary access to Wild Wadi Waterpark™ for all guests, the hotel continues to redefine the holiday experience.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Head Guest Relations Executive to join our Nuska Beach team in Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Oversee a team of hostesses, ensuring they adhere to the Restaurant Reservations Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and optimizing table allocation and guest flow.
• Maintain a continuous presence at the restaurant hostess desk to warmly and promptly welcome all guests upon arrival, ensuring a smooth flow of guest seating and service.
• Manage dining reservations and coordinate special F&B events for guests, ensuring efficient communication and collaboration with restaurant staff and other departments.
• Accurately assess guest needs and expectations, including those with special requirements, and provide personalized recommendations and assistance, demonstrating a thorough understanding of menu offerings and dietary preferences.
• Ensure all guest needs and requests are promptly met within established timeframes, consistently delivering exceptional service and hospitality.
• Possess extensive knowledge of all in-house services, including dining options, amenities, and local area information, to provide comprehensive assistance and enhance the guest experience.
• Demonstrate in-depth familiarity with the menu to confidently address guest inquiries, recommend dishes, and highlight current specials or promotions, contributing to increased guest satisfaction and sales.
• Answer incoming calls within three rings using the JI Standard script, delivering professional and informative responses to guest inquiries, reservation requests, and other inquiries.
• Monitor and maintain the hostess desk area, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and compliance with grooming and uniform standards.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications: 

• 1-2 years’ experience in guests service-related work in in a reputable hospitality brand or a standalone restaurant is required for this role
• Proficiency in English is required, ideally complemented by proficiency with a second language
• Competent in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong Customer service orientation and ownership.
• Impeccable grooming and professional appearance, adhering to the restaurant's uniform and elevated grooming standards.
• Proactive approach to assist guests displaying positive body language

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.