Head Hostess - Latin American Restaurant

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotelier in Dubai seeks a Guest Service Associate to manage dining reservations and provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities include answering phones, organizing seating, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Join our team and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of related work experience.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and take dining reservations.
• Greet guests and manage seating arrangements.
• Monitor dining room cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Answer phones take dining reservations and enter diner information into reservation system. Maintain wait list and quote accurate wait time. Make appropriate seating decisions using station rotation chart. Organize seating for large and special needs groups. Greet guests and determine the number in their party. Seat guests by finding a clean available table; pulling out chairs; placing clean/current menu in front of guest etc. Guide guests through the dining rooms and provide any needed assistance. Ensure place settings are appropriate and each guest has a napkin clean silverware and any other item that is part of the standard place setting. Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day. Monitor dining rooms for seating availability service and safety. Communicate with guests and other employees to meet guest needs and ensure staff is working together as a team.

Assist management in hiring training scheduling evaluating counseling disciplining and motivating and coaching employees; and serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents injuries and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Speak with others using clear and professional language and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others support team to reach common goals and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand sit or walk for an extended period of time. Move lift carry push pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.