Host / Hostess - Saudi Talent

Rotana Hotels; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality chain in Saudi Arabia is looking for a dynamic Host / Hostess to provide excellent service to guests. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, managing reservations, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have a hospitality diploma and some experience in the Food & Beverage Department. Strong English skills are required, and additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Food & Beverage Department within a hotel preferred.
• Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written.
• Multiple language ability is considered as an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and friendly service to guests.
• Welcome guests and ensure their needs are met.
• Take reservations and manage the reservation book.
• Set up the outlet before business hours.
• Coordinate with the service team for arrangements.
• Maintain cleanliness and guest well-being.

Skills

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Adaptability

Understanding the Job

Taking Responsibility

Recognizing Differences

Education

Diploma / Degree in Hospitality

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking for dynamic, and self motivated Food & Beverage professionals who want to move their careers forward.

As a Host / Hostess you are responsible to receive and give a warm welcome to our guests, providing an efficient and courteous approach at all times and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Offer consistently professional, friendly, warm and engaging service
• Welcome guests to the assigned outlet, receive and conduct guests to tables, ensure that they are attended to and be available for them at all times as a point of contact
• Take outlet reservations, handle the reservation book and answer the telephone in an impeccable manner
• Set up the outlet prior to the business hours along with the service team
• Coordinate with the service team in making necessary arrangements according to floor plan for reservations or blocking off reserved tables
• Observe the cleanliness and maintenance of the outlet and the entrance area
• Assure the well‑being of all guests by maintaining a close, friendly, yet discrete contact
• Be aware of all menus and ongoing promotions in the outlet by heart in order to recommend if a guest requests
• Contribute in setting up the outlets database
• Reassure the guests’ satisfaction upon their departure

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally have a diploma / degree in hospitality with preferable previous experiences in the Food & Beverage Department within a hotel. You must deal in a polite and sophisticated manner and have an excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written. Multiple language ability is considered as additional advantage.

Knowledge & Competencies

• Understanding the Job
• Taking Responsibility
• Recognizing Differences
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability
• Teamwork