Head Receptionist – Fine-Dining Art & Guest Experience

Career Nest Academy; Al Ain; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on art sales

Individual medical insurance

Flight ticket allowance

30 days annual leave after six months

Staff meals on duty

Job summary

Career Nest Academy seeks a personable Front of House host for a fine dining Japanese Wagyu omakase. You will manage reservations, welcome guests, and guide them through the concept and art behind the room. The role emphasizes engaging guests with culture and history as they experience the service and ambience.

Fluency in English is required; Japanese is a plus. UAE residency is expected, with a six-day week and evening service only.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or guest relations experience in fine dining.
• Fluent in a reservations system and comfortable across social channels.
• Genuinely engaging. This role talks to guests about art and culture, not only tables.
• Presentation and composure at the door.
• Fluent in English; Japanese is an advantage. Already in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Manage reservation enquiries across telephone, WhatsApp and Instagram, with accurate system entry
• Welcome and escort guests; own table allocation and reservation flow
• Present the concept, the art and the Japanese culture behind the room
• Maintain VIP guest information and relationships
• Coordinate guest information with service, kitchen and management
• Support marketing and deliver daily briefings

Skills

Guest relations

English fluency

Presentation

Social channels

Tools

Reservations system

Job description

Career Nest Academy seeks a personable Front of House host for a fine dining Japanese Wagyu omakase. You will manage reservations, welcome guests, and guide them through the concept and art behind the room. The role emphasizes engaging guests with culture and history as they experience the service and ambience.

Fluency in English is required; Japanese is a plus. UAE residency is expected, with a six-day week and evening service only.