Hostess - Luxury Tea Room Service

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Job summary

Atlantis The Royal Dubai is seeking a polished Hostess for the Royal Tea Room. You will welcome guests, manage arrivals and seating, and maintain a seamless luxury dining atmosphere in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have ≈2 years in luxury hospitality or high-end dining, exceptional communication, and the ability to engage with an international guest profile while upholding premium service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Preferably with international exposure.
• Excellent communication skills and guest handling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Welcome arriving guests and create a polished first impression.
• Greet guests in a professional, friendly manner and manage seating according to availability.
• Inform guests of estimated waiting times when immediate seating is unavailable.
• Maintain and monitor the waiting list and coordinate with restaurant teams.
• Escort guests to tables and ensure a smooth, luxurious arrival experience.

Skills

Host-Hostess

Luxury restaurant hosting

Guest greeting

Guest arrival management

Table seating

Guest relations

Job description

Hostess - Luxury Tea Room Service Job Snapshot

Role: Hostess - Luxury Tea Room Service

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospitality

Function: Host-Hostess

Experience: Minimum 2 years in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant, preferably with international exposure

Job Type: Full-time

Hostess - Luxury Tea Room Service in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Hospitality opportunity for a polished and guest-focused professional responsible for welcoming visitors, managing waiting times, coordinating table seating, and creating an elegant arrival and departure experience at Royal Tea Room, Atlantis The Royal. This hiring role is suited to candidates seeking a luxury restaurant hostess job in Dubai with strong communication skills, guest engagement ability, table management awareness, and confidence working in a fast-paced high-end food and beverage environment.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Hospitality

Function: Host-Hostess

Salary: 4000-6500 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Hostess serves as the first and final point of contact for many Royal Tea Room guests, making the position central to the overall dining experience. The role requires a balance of warmth, professionalism, organization, and natural communication while managing arrivals, seating flow, waiting lists, and guest expectations. By maintaining an attentive presence at the entrance and coordinating closely with restaurant colleagues, the Hostess helps reduce waiting frustration, supports smooth table allocation, and ensures guests feel recognized and welcomed throughout their visit.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome arriving guests warmly and create a polished first impression.
• Greet guests in a professional, friendly, and engaging manner.
• Confirm guest arrival details and coordinate seating according to table availability.
• Inform guests accurately of expected waiting times when immediate seating is unavailable.
• Maintain and monitor the waiting list throughout service.
• Keep track of table availability and coordinate closely with restaurant service teams.
• Escort guests to their tables with confidence and courtesy.
• Provide appropriate assistance to guests during arrival and seating.
• Maintain natural conversation with guests while respecting luxury service standards.
• Bid guests farewell as they leave and help create a positive final impression.
• Respond clearly to routine guest questions regarding the restaurant and available services.
• Maintain awareness of special occasions, VIP guests, and priority reservations.
• Communicate guest preferences or special requirements to relevant colleagues.
• Support smooth table flow during peak service periods.
• Work closely with waitstaff, supervisors, and restaurant management to coordinate guest movement.
• Remain calm and professional when delays or unexpected seating changes occur.
• Help manage guest expectations during high-demand periods.
• Support service recovery by escalating significant concerns to management when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable reception area.
• Follow established restaurant procedures and luxury service standards.
• Maintain professional grooming and appearance throughout each shift.
• Participate in internal and external training programs.
• Develop stronger food and beverage knowledge through structured learning.
• Apply training feedback to improve communication and guest handling.
• Support colleagues when restaurant activity requires additional assistance.
• Maintain a positive team-oriented attitude during busy service periods.
• Communicate effectively with guests from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Protect guest privacy and handle personal information with discretion.
• Contribute to consistent guest satisfaction through attentive and personalized service.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate should have approximately 2 years of experience in a similar hostess, restaurant reception, or guest-facing role within a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant. Previous international exposure is preferred because the position involves interacting with a diverse guest profile in an ultra-luxury hospitality environment. Excellent communication skills are essential. Candidates should be confident carrying out natural conversations with guests while remaining professional, courteous, and attentive. The preferred candidate should be a strong team player who can manage multiple priorities without losing attention to detail. The ability to remain composed during busy periods, organize guest flow, and respond positively to changing situations is also important. A genuine interest in food and beverage service, guest experience, and continued professional development will support long-term success in this role.

Skills Set

• Host-Hostess
• Luxury restaurant hosting
• Tea room service
• Guest greeting
• Guest arrival management
• Waiting list management
• Table seating
• Table allocation support
• Guest escorting
• Wait-time communication
• Guest interaction
• Restaurant reception
• Fine dining service
• Luxury hospitality
• Guest relations
• VIP guest support
• Guest farewell service
• Table flow coordination
• Food and beverage awareness
• Front-of-house operations
• Guest communication
• Service recovery support
• Multicultural guest service
• Professional presentation
• Team coordination
• High-volume restaurant service
• Customer service
• Guest privacy
• Attention to detail
• Service standards

Why Join Us

This opportunity provides direct exposure to ultra-luxury Hospitality within one of Dubai 's most distinctive resort environments. Working at Royal Tea Room allows the successful candidate to strengthen guest relations, restaurant reception, food and beverage knowledge, and luxury service skills while interacting with an international clientele. Atlantis Resorts supports professional development through internal and external training, career mobility, and growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio. The employment package includes a competitive tax-free salary, comprehensive health insurance with dental coverage, annual flights home, life insurance, food and beverage privileges, discounted rates across Kerzner properties, incentive programs, and colleague wellness initiatives.

About the Company

Atlantis Resorts operates luxury destination properties known for premium accommodation, world-class dining, entertainment, wellness, and distinctive guest experiences. Atlantis The Royal in Dubai combines ultra-luxury hospitality with internationally recognized restaurants and refined food and beverage concepts supported by professional teams focused on personalized service and exceptional guest experiences.