Hostess Karma By Buddha Bar

Hilton; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a welcoming Hostess to greet guests, manage seating, and ensure a warm first impression in our bustling dining room.

You will coordinate with the Restaurant Manager and service team, maintain the hostess area, handle reservations, and provide VIP guests with personalized service while upholding hotel brand standards.

Qualifications

• Previous Host/ess experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to manage reservations and seating.
• Professional appearance and grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and manage seating with a positive first impression.
• Escort guests to tables and provide menus while maintaining a tidy dining area.
• Manage reservations, walk-ins, waiting lists, and seating arrangements.
• Coordinate with Restaurant Manager, service team, and kitchen to ensure smooth operations.
• Handle guest inquiries about menus, hours, and facilities; address VIP requests as needed.
• Maintain hostess desk and waiting area cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Hostess, you’re not just helping prepare for dining and event service – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and warmly greet all guests upon arrival, creating a positive first impression.
• Manage the reception and seating of guests in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner.
• Escort guests to their tables and provide menus while ensuring the dining area is properly presented.
• Manage table reservations, walk-ins, waiting lists, and seating arrangements effectively.
• Answer guest inquiries regarding menus, restaurant facilities, promotions, and operating hours.
• Coordinate closely with the Restaurant Manager, Service Team, Kitchen, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor table availability and ensure efficient rotation of tables during busy periods.
• Maintain accurate reservation records and communicate any special requests or VIP arrangements to the relevant team.
• Handle guest feedback, requests, and concerns professionally and escalates issues to the supervisor or manager when required.
• Ensure the entrance, hostess desk, waiting area, and surrounding areas are clean, organized, and presentable at all times.
• Assist with guest recognition and provide personalized service to repeat guests, VIPs, and special occasions.
• Support the service team during busy periods, including assisting with menus, beverages, and basic guest requirements where appropriate.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the restaurant's menu, promotions, facilities, and hotel services.
• Follow all hotel standards, brand standards, grooming requirements, health and safety procedures, and service guidelines.
• Maintain professional communication and positive relationships with guests and colleagues.
• Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by the Restaurant Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.