Luxury Guest Relations Host & Reservations Specialist

Client of WhiteCrow Research; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of WhiteCrow Research is seeking a hostess/guest relations agent for a luxury Dubai property. You will greet guests warmly, manage seating, present menus and introduce the dedicated server to ensure a perfect first impression.

You will handle reservations with OpenTable and SevenRooms, answer calls, manage waitlists, and coordinate with staff to optimize seating during peak hours while upholding five-star grooming and brand standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a 4- or 5-star hospitality setting.
• High school diploma required; hospitality education is advantageous.
• Staff coordination and brand standards experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and use guests' names when possible.
• Seat guests, present menus and introduce the server.
• Manage reservations and waitlists during peak hours.
• Operate restaurant reservation systems OpenTable and SevenRooms.
• Answer calls and process bookings, manage inquiries.
• Coordinate with floor staff to optimize seating and table turnover.
• Maintain five-star grooming and presentation standards.
• Upsell daily specials and maintain knowledge of menu promotions.

Skills

Guest relations

Reservations systems

Customer service

Upselling

Table management

Food & beverage knowledge

Grooming standards

Education

High School Diploma

Hospitality/Tourism degree (advantageous)

Tools

OpenTable

SevenRooms

Job description

Client of WhiteCrow Research is seeking a hostess/guest relations agent for a luxury Dubai property. You will greet guests warmly, manage seating, present menus and introduce the dedicated server to ensure a perfect first impression.

You will handle reservations with OpenTable and SevenRooms, answer calls, manage waitlists, and coordinate with staff to optimize seating during peak hours while upholding five-star grooming and brand standards.