Hostess Opportunities - One & Only One Za'abeel

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai seeks an experienced Hostess to join the Food & Beverage team. You will be the first point of contact for guests, manage reservations, and coordinate seating to ensure a memorable arrival experience in a luxury setting.

You will work closely with a dynamic service team to deliver exceptional hospitality, maintain a polished appearance, and uphold the brand’s standards during busy service periods.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar position within a luxury hotel or upscale restaurant environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and a warm, professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for guests, creating a welcoming arrival experience.
• Manage reservations, coordinate seating arrangements and ensure smooth guest flow.
• Work with the service team to deliver exceptional hospitality while upholding brand standards.

Job description

Hostess Opportunities - One & Only One Za'abeel
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At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Behold the dawn of a new, all-encompassing resort experience in Dubai – One&Only One Za’abeel. A vibrant hub for business, a magnetic stage for entertainment, and a haven for inner-city wellness, this new Dubai resort will be more than a trailblazing icon of the skyline, and it will be an utterly unrivalled urban oasis. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

About the role

We are looking for experienced Hostesses to join the Food & Beverage Division in One&Only One Za’abeel – the most sophisticated and dynamic hospitality destination in the region. If you’re passionate about guest interaction, delivering exceptional first impressions, and being part of the Extraordinary – we want to hear from you!

Candidates from various backgrounds are welcome to register their interest for future full-time opportunities in one of many venues across our resort:

• Buffet operations (high volume outlets)
• Casual dining (lounges, family friendly venues, pool and beach operations)

As a Hostess, you will be the first point of contact for our guests, responsible for creating a welcoming and memorable arrival experience. You will manage reservations, coordinate seating arrangements, and ensure smooth guest flow within the restaurant in accordance with the hotel's standards and procedures. You will work closely with the service team to deliver exceptional service, while maintaining a high level of professionalism, presentation, and guest satisfaction at all times.

About You

To succeed in this role, you need at least 1–2 years’ experience in a similar position within a luxury hotel or upscale restaurant environment. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with guests from diverse backgrounds. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage busy service periods while maintaining a warm and professional demeanor are essential. A high standard of personal presentation and a passion for hospitality will set you apart in this role.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.