Hostess (Short Term)

Kempinski; Doha; On-site; QAR 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Doha is seeking a Hostess for a short-term fixed-term full-time position in Doha, Qatar. The role focuses on courteous, professional service in the Food & Beverage outlet, with upselling and guest satisfaction as core goals.

Applicants should understand hotel policies, HACCP, and safety guidelines, and be capable of maintaining a high standard of product and service while supporting the team and handling guest inquiries with a positive, proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in food & beverage service preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel policies, hygiene and HACCP.
• Ability to upsell and explain menu items to guests.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, professional and efficient service at all times.
• Be knowledgeable of all services and products offered by the hotel.
• Explain and upsell food and beverage items; offer alternatives.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Handle guest inquiries and report feedback to supervisors.
• Adhere to hotel fire, safety, health and hygiene policies.

Skills

Food & Beverage passion

People Oriented

European luxury

Entrepreneurial

Straightforward

Sense of responsibility

Team player

Analytical thinker

Flexible and reliable

Tolerant and open minded

Works well under pressure

Job description

Hostess (Short Term)

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Qatar - Doha

Description

The overall scope of the job includes serving food and beverages to guests in the assigned outlet, providing a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service consistent with the standards of the hotel and in line with Kempinski’s DNA values in order to encourage sales and maximize guest satisfaction. The job of Hostess is executed satisfactorily when:

• All rules & regulations are strictly adhered within the hotel including hotel’s policy on fire and safety as well as hygiene regulations including HACCP.
• The service team is well managed, having delegated the appropriate tasks to the team members.
• A High quality of product and service is maintained in the outlet.
• The outlet is developed in an entrepreneurial manner, looking for opportunities to generate more business at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• A courteous, professional and efficient service is provided at all times.
• All duties and tasks are performed as per the tasks required at the outlet.
• Be knowledgeable of all services and products offered by the hotel.
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all food and beverage items offered by the department assigned.
• Have the knowledge and understanding to explain and perform upselling all items offered by the department assigned as well as offering alternatives.
• Monitor operating supplies, equipment and reduce spoilage and wastage successfully.
• Ensure that the place of work and surrounding area is kept clean and organized at all times.
• Successfully perform opening and closing procedures established for the assigned outlet
• Handle guest enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints and feedback to supervisors.
• Report guest complaints immediately to the supervisors and ensuring follow up is performed with the guest.
• Be knowledgeable to operate the existing POS system based on the trained responsibility level as assigned in the department.
• Understand and strictly adhere to the rules & regulations established in the hotel’s policy manual and the hotel’s policy on fire, hygiene, health & safety.
• Maintain a good rapport and work relation with staff in the assigned department and within the hotel.
• Project at all times a positive and motivated attitude and exercise self-control.
• Maintain and update the restaurants guest history.
• Maintain a legible and up to date reservation book.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially:

• Passionate for Food & Beverage
• People Oriented
• Passionate for European luxury
• Entrepreneurial
• Straightforward
• Sense of responsibility
• Team player
• Analytical thinker
• Flexible and reliable
• Tolerant and open minded
• Works well under pressure