Hostess
Job Description
We are currently looking for dynamic, and self motivated Food & Beverage professionals who want to move their careers forward.
As a 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 Dubai, UAE Located in the heart of Dubai Media City, Arjaan by Rotana features modern style luxurious home away from home comforts with world-class hospitality services; part of a multi-functional complex that includes an upscale office tower, a courtyard and food court. Arjaan Dubai is ideally located 15 km from Dubai International Financial City and 25 km from Dubai International Airport and a fe... w steps away from the Dubai tram connecting you to other parts of the city. Other attractions in the vicinity include the city’s major shopping malls, golf clubs, the famous JBR district and Dubai Marina. Arjaan by Rotana – Dubai has 242 tastefully furnished rooms, suites, studios and fully furnished Apartments. We cater to all your Business, Leisure, Family and Long-term requirements. The hotel rooms, suites and studios are perfect for your business and relaxing family getaway while enjoying the privacy of your own temperature controlled plunge pool in one of our 18 Premium Suites, Studios or Apartments. The one, two and three bedrooms, suites and apartments will offer you your home away from Home feel as they are fully equipped for your Long Term needs. Dining options include 24hrs room service, Veranda pool-side snack bar and Cilantro Restaurant; at Cilantro we serve delectable buffets for breakfast, lunch, Friday brunch and theme night dinner. Arjaan also has 6 fully equipped meeting rooms with the latest audio-visual equipment and wireless connection that are set to suit everybody's business needs. State-of-the-art Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club, as well as a temperature controlled swimming pool for adults and children.
