Senior Hostess

Rixos Hotels; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Rixos Bab Al Bahr seeks a courteous Host/Hostess to welcome guests, manage reservations, and seat guests with efficiency and care. You will maintain the hostess station, ensure tables are properly set, and coordinate with the restaurant team to deliver a seamless dining experience.

The role requires a Diploma or degree in vocational hospitality, with fresher or 1 year of experience in a 4-5 star hotel. Excellent guest relations and professional appearance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests at the restaurant entrance and seat them according to the floor plan
• Manage reservations and cancellations and update management on changes
• Maintain hostess stand, menus, and check folders in good order
• Ensure tables are set correctly and guest needs are anticipated and met
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance, hygiene and uniform
• Provide friendly, courteous and professional service at all times
• Be familiar with hotel services to respond to guest inquiries accurately
• Handle guest complaints following approved procedures and ensure satisfaction

Education

Vocational hospitality diploma

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

We are far more than the worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor / Ennismore's limitless possibilities. By joining us every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

Rixos Bab Al Bahr is a luxury hotel chain providing a traditional Turkish hospitality in an excellent manner. changing the concept of a real luxury by giving a new meaning of the all-inclusive holiday concept through providing a unique experience.

Salaries And Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Duty Meals provided; breakfast/lunch/dinner/midnight meal + coffee breaks
• Vacation tickets /benefits provided by the hotel
• Medical Insurance Provided
  

Job Description

• Maintain complete knowledge of:
• -Dining room layout, table/seat/section numbers, proper table setups, restaurant capacity, hours of operation, price range and dress code
• - Restaurant reservation procedures
• - Daily house count, arrivals, departures, VIP's
• - Scheduled in-house group activities, locations and times
• - All department policies / service procedures
• Answer telephone within 3 rings, using correct salutations and telephone etiquette.
• Take record and confirm restaurant reservations / cancellations in accordance with departmental standards.
• Communicate reservation /cancellation changes to management as they arise throughout the shift.
• Monitor the preparation of own assignments, ensuring compliance to departmental standards.
• Ensure that all menu's, check folders are cleaned and in sufficient quantity.
• Ensure that the hostess stand is cleaned and organized.
• Review the Reservation book, pre-assign designated tables and follow up on all special requests.
• Greet the guests at the entrance of the restaurant
• Seat Guest accordingly to floor plan / being fair to each waiter.
• Show guests their table which has been designated to them
• Ensure that the guests are pleased with their table.
• Present the open menu to the guest.
• Ensure that the tables are set to the best service of the guest.
• Anticipate heavy business times and organize procedures to handle waiting lines.
• Anticipate guests needs, respond to them promptly and acknowledge guest, however busy and whatever time of the day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Be familiar with hotel services / activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Handle guest complaints following instant pacification procedures and insuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor guests' reactions and confer frequently with management to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and participate to ensure that all tables are cleared and reset according to the department procedures.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and working conditions of own section equipment and supplies.
• Assist restaurant staff with their job functions to ensure optimum service to guest: when requested.
• Promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and quality.
• Do table visits systematically at each meal period to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Promote F&B Outlets to each customer in down time.
• Successful completion of the training process.
• To assist the Supervisor to ensure proper cashiering procedures are followed and accurately balanced.
• To assist in Menu printing.
• To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name tag. To maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene and adhere to the hotel and department appearance standards.
• To provide friendly, courteous and professional service at all times.
• To maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments.
• To read and understand the hotel's Employee Handbook and to adhere to the hotel's rules and regulations and in particular, the policies and procedures relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
• To comply with local legislation as required.
• To respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the needs of the hotel.
• To be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capability as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments/areas if required, to meet business demands and guest service needs.
• To attend training and meetings as and when required.

Qualifications

Diploma or degree in vocational hospitality, fresher or 1 year of experience in 4-5 star hotel.