Host

Marriott International, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Riyadh is seeking a Food & Beverage Host for JW Marriott Hotel. In this role, you will ensure a welcoming atmosphere by managing guest seating and maintaining cleanliness. The position requires no prior work experience, although experience in food service is a plus. Join a team that values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace, where you will help deliver exceptional service to guests.

Qualifications

• No prior related work experience is required.
• Experience in food-service environments considered a plus.
• No supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receive guests and indicate seating.
• Guide guests through the dining area.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Food & Beverage Host at JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh, located on King Fahad Road. Schedule: Full Time, Non‑Management, located on site (not remote). Job Number: 26002676.

Responsibilities

• Receive guests, determine group size, and indicate seating, providing a clean and available table.
• Guide guests through the dining area and provide assistance as needed.
• Move and arrange tables, chairs, and cutlery, and organize the layout for groups with special needs.
• Ensure cutlery is appropriate and each guest has a napkin, clean cutlery, and any standard component.
• Check menus to ensure they are updated, clean, complete, and wrinkle‑free.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day through a constant cleaning procedure.
• Control seating availability, service, safety, and guest well‑being in the dining area.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures, report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager, and provide training and obtain safety certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, keep confidentiality of patented information, and protect company assets.
• Receive and recognize all guests in accordance with company standards.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language and answer phones using the appropriate protocol.
• Develop and maintain positive work relationships with others, support the team to reach common objectives, and listen and respond appropriately to employee concerns.
• Ensure compliance with expectations and quality standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Move, lift, transport, push, pull, and locate without help objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.
• Execute other reasonable duties requested by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent certificate of a General Educational Development (GED) program.
• Related work experience: No related work experience required; prior experience in food‑service environments will be considered a plus.
• Supervisor experience: No supervisory experience required.
• License or certification: None.

EEO Statement

At Marriott International, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. We actively promote a background‑respectful environment that values and celebrates diversity. We are committed to non‑discrimination for disabilities, veteran status, and other protected characteristic. We comply with applicable government legislation regarding discrimination and equal opportunity. Marriott Hotels continually enhances the art of hospitality, innovating while keeping the comforting familiar worldwide. As an owner, you help us keep the promise of “A wonderful hotel experience, always” with devoted, sincere service that anticipates the needs of guests, thereby enhancing this lived legacy. We invite you to consult Marriott Hotels’ employment opportunities. By joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.