Reception Lead - Fine Dining Art & Culture (Art Sales)

Career Nest Academy; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on art sales

Individual medical insurance

Staff meals on duty

Flight ticket allowance

Thirty days' annual leave after six–mo

Evening service only

Job summary

Career Nest Academy in Dubai is seeking an experienced reception/guest relations professional for a modern Wagyu omakase restaurant. You will manage reservations, welcome guests, and present the concept and culture behind the space.

Fluency in English is essential; Japanese is a plus. The role involves evening service, VIP liaison, and collaborative work with service and kitchen teams.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or guest relations experience in fine dining.
• Fluent in a reservations system and comfortable across social channels.
• Genuinely engaging. This role talks to guests about art and culture, not only tables.
• Presentation and composure at the door.
• Fluent in English; Japanese is an advantage. Already in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Manage reservation enquiries across telephone, WhatsApp and Instagram, with accurate system entry
• Welcome and escort guests; own table allocation and reservation flow
• Present the concept, the art and the Japanese culture behind the room
• Maintain VIP guest information and relationships
• Coordinate guest information with service, kitchen and management
• Support marketing and deliver daily briefings

Skills

Guest relations

Reservations software

English fluency

Japanese language

Face-to-face communication

Art & culture storytelling

Social channels management

Tools

WhatsApp

Instagram

Reservation system

Job description

Career Nest Academy in Dubai is seeking an experienced reception/guest relations professional for a modern Wagyu omakase restaurant. You will manage reservations, welcome guests, and present the concept and culture behind the space.

Fluency in English is essential; Japanese is a plus. The role involves evening service, VIP liaison, and collaborative work with service and kitchen teams.