Head Hostess

SLVJ Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SLVJ Group is seeking a Head Hostess for a high-energy lifestyle restaurant and speakeasy concept in Abu Dhabi. The role requires presence, personality and the confidence to own the door in a fast-paced environment.

Joining Date: October. You will bring warmth, organization and exceptional guest engagement, leading the hostess team and coordinating with Reservations, Service and Management to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

• Senior Hostess with proven leadership in a high-volume lifestyle venue.
• Experience managing reservations, guest flow and waiting lists.
• Confidently engage VIPs, regulars and international guests.
• Maintain composure and professionalism during peak service.
• Lead a hostess team and coordinate with Reservations, Service and Management.
• Deliver warm, energetic guest experiences beyond scripted welcomes.
• Strong organization, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience in UAE hospitality is preferred.

Skills

Senior Hostess / Lead Hostess

Reservations management

VIP & international guest service

Maintaining poise during peak service

Team leadership

Energetic guest experience

Organization & communication

UAE hospitality experience

Job description

Job description

SLVJ Group is looking for a Head Hostess who knows that great hospitality starts long before the guest reaches the table.

For our high-energy lifestyle restaurant and speakeasy concept, we’re searching for someone with presence, personality, and the confidence to own the door in a fast-paced environment.

Joining Date: October

We’re looking for someone who can bring together warmth, confidence, organization and personality — and who genuinely enjoys being at the heart of a busy restaurant.

Think you’re the right fit? We’d love to hear from you.

Skills

• Have solid experience as a Senior Hostess / Lead Hostess in a lifestyle restaurant, premium dining venue, lounge, nightlife or similar high-volume concept
• Are confident managing busy services, reservations, table allocations, guest flow and waiting lists
• Know how to welcome and engage with VIPs, regulars and international clientele naturally and professionally
• Stay composed, polished and solutions-focused even when the venue is at full capacity
• Have the confidence to lead and support a hostess team while working closely with Reservations, Service and Management
• Bring genuine energy and personality to the guest experience — not just a scripted welcome
• Are highly organized, well-presented and an excellent communicator
• Ideally have previous experience within the UAE hospitality scene