VIP Hostess - Ossiano

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights home

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Staff discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kerzner International's Ossiano in Dubai is hiring a VIP Hostess. You will be the first point of contact, greeting guests, managing wait times, and guiding them to tables in a fast-paced luxury setting.

We offer tax-free AED salary and extensive benefits including health insurance with dental coverage, annual flights home, and exclusive property discounts. International exposure and superb communication are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• International exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests upon arrival and create a positive first impression.
• Inform guests of wait times and monitor the waiting list.
• Escort guests to their tables and present menus.
• Maintain a courteous, fast-paced service with the team.
• Bid farewell to guests and thank them on departure.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Hospitality experience

Job description

A part of Kerzner International, a global leader in luxury hospitality, Atlantis, The Palm is a world where iconic stays, legendary adventures, and the boldest flavours all come together to transport guests to A World Away.

The iconic resort, located on the crescent of Palm Island, features 1,544 Rooms, Suites, and Signature Suites, each designed with thoughtful details inspired by the sea. It is the ultimate destination for world-class dining, bringing together some of the most renowned celebrity chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants. The resort is also home to unforgettable experiences, from record-breaking thrills at the world’s largest waterpark to stunning views of 65,000 marine animals in the aquarium, and close encounters with resident Indo-Pacific dolphins at Dolphin Bay.

Behind this extraordinary destination are over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities. Together, we foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talent is nurtured, wellbeing is prioritised, and careers truly thrive.

About the role

As a VIP Hostess at Ossiano, you will be the first point of contact with our guests, creating a positive impression, greeting guests upon arrival, informing them of their wait time, monitoring the waiting list, showing guests to their tables, and bidding guests farewell as they leave. Using your charm to carry out a natural conversation with our guests, you will showcase your effective communication skills, customer service skills, and your efficiency as a team player, showcasing your ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment. In return, we will make sure you have the right support with the right training and leadership along the way. You will attend both external and internal training courses, developing your skills and fine-tuning your food and beverage acumen.

About you

Ideally, we’d love you to have international exposure in a similar role or either 2 years of experience working within a luxury hotel and high-end restaurant. In addition to this, you will have excellent communication skills.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.