Hostess - Vendome (All day dining)

Mandarin Oriental Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MOstay programme

Health benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi is seeking a Hostess to join the Food & Beverage team in a luxury hotel environment. You will warmly greet guests, manage seating arrangements, and support service staff to ensure flawless guest experiences during peak hours.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a similar role within a luxury hotel, excellent communication skills, and a professional, guest-centric attitude; additional languages are a plus and a passion for delivering exemplary service is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the same role in a luxury hotel is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Additional language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• During opening, ensure table setup is according to restaurant requirements.
• Ensure all table items are clean and in good repair.
• Arrange seating plan in line with reservations and Manager requirements.
• Set up the hostess desk according to Emirates Palace standards.
• Greet guests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Seat guests according to Emirates Palace standards.
• Assist with service as required by the Restaurant Manager.
• Handle all telephone bookings and inquiries per Emirates Palace standards.
• Keep Restaurant Manager and Assistant informed of guest comments and complaints.
• During the closing procedure, secure and clean tabletops as per standards.
• Be present in the restaurant during service hours.
• Maintain menus and guest collateral items clean and undamaged.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Additional language

Job description

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for a Hostess to join our Food & Beverage team.

Are you a master of craft?Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the city’s largest hotel conference centres. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award-winning culinary cuisines.

About the job

Based at the Emirates palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Food & Beverage Department, the Hostess is responsible for ensuring that the guests are welcomed to the restaurant and are seated in accordance with their wishes. The Hostess reports to the Restaurant Manager.

As Hostess, you will beresponsiblefor the following duties:

• During the opening procedure, ensure that the table top set up (tent cards) is set according to the restaurant's requirements.
• Ensure that all table top items are clean and in good repair.
• Arrange restaurant seating plan in line with reservation book and Restaurant Manager requirements.
• Set up the hostess desk according to the standards of Emirates Palace.
• Greet the guest in a friendly and courteous manner according to the standards of Emirates Palace.
• Seat the guest according to the standards of Emirates Palace.
• Assist with service as required by the Restaurant Manager.
• Handle all telephone bookings and inquiries in accordance with the standards of Emirates Palace.
• Ensure that the Restaurant Manager and Assistant Restaurant Manager are kept informed of all guest comments and complaints.
• During the closing procedure, ensure that all table top items are collected and cleaned as per the standards set by Emirates Palace.
• To be present in the restaurant during service hours.
• Ensure that all menus, drinks lists, and guest collateral items are kept clean and undamaged according to the standards set by Emirates Palace.
• Assist Restaurant Manager in maintaining all guest history records.
• Attend communication meetings, briefings, and training sessions as required by the Restaurant Manager, Training Manager, and Food and Beverage Manager.

As Hostess, weexpectfrom you:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in thesame role in a luxury hotel is preferred, resort experience will be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, customer service and professional attitude.
• Additional language will be a plus.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

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