Food & Beverage Host

InterContinental Hotels Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Food & Beverage Host for its pool and beach area. Responsibilities include greeting guests, assisting with seating, and ensuring excellent service standards are maintained. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1-3 years of restaurant experience, along with a strong command of English. This position offers a chance to be part of a prestigious brand known for quality hospitality.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years restaurant experience in a full-service outlet.
• Alcohol awareness certification or valid food handler permit as required by local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests are greeted courteously and attentively.
• Escort guests to the table and assist with seating.
• Answer outlet telephone courteously and efficiently.
• Inspect condition and cleanliness of menus and wine lists.
• Ensure prompt and efficient service per Six Senses standards.

Skills

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Upselling knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school

Job description

As Food & Beverage Host (Pool & Beach), I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation in the following:

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all guests are greeted courteously and attentively.
• Escort guests to the table and assist in seating and present the menu.
• Answer outlet telephone courteously and efficiently as specified in departments standards.
• Take order from any food & beverage outlet menus.
• Inspect condition and cleanliness of menus and wine list.
• Ensure the prompt and efficient service required by Six Senses standards.
• Ensure all mis-en-place for restaurant service is correctly prepared prior to opening hour service.
• Have a good knowledge of all outlet menus (food and wine) and F&B Day to day activities.
• Have good knowledge of all F&B outlets opening hours.
• Knowledge on menu prices and suggesting upselling when necessary.
• Ensure all equipment of the department is kept clean and in good working condition.
• Upkeep Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation. My performance benchmarks are maintained and exceeded.
• Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1-3 years restaurant experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school is preferred.

Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler as required by local or state government agency.

I have an excellent command of written and spoken English.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a F&B Host at Six Senses The Palm, Dubai. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses The Palm, Dubai is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.