Food & Beverage Host

InterContinental Hotels Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain is seeking a Food & Beverage Host at Six Senses The Palm, Dubai, to ensure courteous service and efficient operations. The role requires at least 1-3 years of restaurant experience and proficiency in English. Candidates should have a hospitality diploma and alcohol service certification. Expectations include maintaining high service standards, assisting guests, and participating in upselling. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a prestigious hotel environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years restaurant experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests courteously and attentively.
• Escort guests to tables and present menus.
• Ensure prompt and efficient service as per standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and condition of menus and outlets.

Skills

Customer service

Upselling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality diploma/degree

Job description

Job Overview

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

• Ensure that all guests are greeted courteously and attentively.
• Escort guests to the table, assist in seating, and present the menu.
• Answer outlet telephone courteously and efficiently as specified in department 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 of 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

To execute the position of F&B Host, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• 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 card as required by local or state government agency.
• 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.