Host/ess - Penrose Lounge

Four Seasons Hotels Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation to and from work

Medical and life insurance coverage

Annual leave and end-of-service benefit

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotels Ltd seeks a guest-focused Host to join our dining team at the Dubai location. You will welcome guests and work with servers to deliver exceptional dining experiences with polished, discreet service.

Responsibilities include managing the host stand, reviewing reservations, and ensuring table readiness while developing knowledge of our menus. Prior luxury hotel experience is a plus; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• One to two years’ previous experience in Food & Beverage outlet, luxury hotels considered an asset.
• Ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
• Strong communication and guest-service orientation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide exceptional service during dining in collaboration with servers.
• Manage the host stand, review reservations, and advise on table setup.
• Ensure cleanliness and readiness of dining areas and tables before service.
• Develop working knowledge of menus and restaurant information.

Skills

Guest service

Food & Beverage experience

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach with its unparalleled location, fresh approach to luxury and legendary personalized service, has exceeded the high expectations in the ultra- competitive Dubai market. At Four Seasons we believe that our most important asset is our team of employees. The Four Seasons has a tremendous commitment to the development and training of all employees. We ensure that the best packages and finest management structure are in place to guarantee a stable environment in which development is second nature for our employees. Successful Four Seasons candidates will be offered once- in-a- lifetime opportunity rich in personal and professional growth. Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach includes five outlets options - from the beachfront Sea Fu restaurant to the rooftop Mercury Lounge, and it includes 237 Dubai luxury hotel rooms – including 49 suites – subtle Arabic design motifs blend with cool, contemporary style, featuring soft backgrounds of blue or green. Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf. Has a Sub- tropical, arid climate.

What you will do:

• Welcome guests and provide exceptional service during their dining experience in collaboration with a team of servers
• Manage the host stand, review the reservation book and make recommendations as to the setup of the table sections
• Ensure cleanliness of each section of the dining rooms and make necessary improvements as well as check each table prior to opening to ensure its proper set
• Develop a complete working knowledge of the menus, menu ingredients and restaurant information

What you bring:

• One to two years’ previous experience in Food & Beverage outlet; previous employment experience within a luxury Hotels is considered an asset

• Ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems

• Strong communication skills

What we offer:

• Competitive tax-free salary, service charge, and tips.
• Complimentary accommodation with full board meals.
• Transportation to and from work.
• Medical and life insurance coverage.
• Annual leave, home leave ticket, and end-of-service benefits.
• Access to fitness, recreational, and social activities.
• Learning, development, and global career growth opportunities

Schedule & Hours:

• 6 days per week over 48 working hours