Food and Beverage Host (Waiter / Watress)

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company in Dubai is seeking a Food and Beverage Host. This role involves greeting guests, managing seating arrangements, and ensuring high service standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and flexibility to adapt to different situations. Experience in Food and Beverage is a plus. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where exceptional guest experiences are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Previous Food and Beverage and/or industry experience is advantageous.
• Experience with cash handling is useful.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests in a polite and friendly manner.
• Coordinate seating for customers effectively.
• Up-sell with latest departmental incentives.
• Manage table set-ups and cleanliness of work areas.
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations, and health and safety.
• Assist other departments whenever necessary.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service

Excellent grooming standards

Flexibility to respond to different work situations

Ability to work on your own or in teams

Job description

A Food and Beverage Host is responsible for seating guests and managing table set-ups to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while working to achieve departmental targets.

What will I be doing?

As a Food and Beverage Host, you are responsible for seating guests and managing table set-ups to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Food and Beverage Host will also be required to work in all areas of Food and Beverage and strive to achieve departmental targets. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Welcome guests in a polite and friendly manner
• Coordinate seating for customers
• Up-sell with latest departmental incentives
• Manage table set-ups
• Able to work in all areas of Food and Beverage including Bar, Restaurant, Room Service and Conference and Events
• Follow cash handling procedures
• Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure compliance of brand standards
• Strive to achieve departmental targets
• Ensure cleanliness of work areas
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
• Comply with local licensing laws
• Be environmentally aware
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships

What are we looking for?

A Food and Beverage Host serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work on your own or in teams

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous Food and Beverage and/or industry experience
• Experience with cash handling
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!