Host/Hostess (Pre-Opening)

InterContinental Hotels Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality brand in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Hostess to join their pre-opening team at a prestigious resort. The candidate will be responsible for creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests, managing reservations, and ensuring timely service. Ideal applicants should have at least one year of experience in a luxury setting, excellent communication skills, and a passion for service. The company offers competitive compensation and a variety of staff benefits, promoting an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Full uniform

Training in the business

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a luxury hotel or fine-dining restaurant.
• Professional appearance and a positive, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with genuine hospitality.
• Manage reservations and coordinate with the service team.
• Ensure a seamless arrival experience and manage guest flow.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence and charm

Attention to detail

Fluent English, Arabic is a plus

Tools

Reservation systems (preferably SevenRooms)

Job description

About Us

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has delighted luxury travelers since 1946, serving as a meeting place for heads of state, a setting for world-changing speeches, and the impetus for some of the most famous love stories of all time.

The brand has become synonymous with bold exploration, travel, and cultural discovery. InterContinental The Red Sea Resort exemplifies these attributes. Set within one of the world’s most ambitious luxury tourism developments amidst an archipelago of over 90 pristine islands, the hotel offers guests sweeping views of the ocean and a discreet barefoot luxury immersed-in-nature experience.

Each of the resort’s 210 sea-facing rooms provides immediate beach access—allowing guests to step out onto the sands of the Red Sea from the terrace. Moreover, the resort features seven different gastronomic experiences, sprawling pools and recreational facilities, a spa, a health club, and curated meetings and events spaces for leisure, business travelers, and groups.

With the worldliness that travel brings, every stay will take your imagination to places you’d never expect.

Hostess

Join the pre-opening team of InterContinental The Red Sea Resort and help us craft exceptional guest experiences.

As a Hostess, you will be the warm and welcoming face of our restaurant, ensuring a seamless arrival experience and managing guest flow with elegance. You’ll greet guests with genuine hospitality, manage reservations, and coordinate with the service team to deliver smooth, timely service.

We’re looking for someone who exudes confidence and charm, with a passion for luxury service and attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1+ year of experience in a luxury hotel or fine-dining restaurant
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus
• Professional appearance and a positive, proactive attitude
• Familiarity with reservation systems (preferably SevenRooms)

What You Can Expect From Us

We give our people everything they need to succeed.

From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance—always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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