Hostess - Vendome; dining

About the job

Based at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Food & Beverage Department, the Hostess is responsible for ensuring that the guests are welcomed to the restaurant and are seated in accordance with their wishes. The Hostess reports to the Restaurant Manager.

As Hostess, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• During the opening procedure, ensure that the table top setup (tent cards) is set according to the restaurant's requirements.
• Ensure that all table top items are clean and in good repair.
• Arrange restaurant seating plan in line with reservation book and Restaurant Manager requirements.
• Set up the hostess desk according to the standards of Emirates Palace.
• Greet the guest in a friendly and courteous manner according to the standards of Emirates Palace.
• Seat the guest according to the standards of Emirates Palace.
• Assist with service as required by the Restaurant Manager.
• Handle all telephone bookings and inquiries in accordance with the standards of Emirates Palace.
• Ensure that the Restaurant Manager and Assistant Restaurant Manager are kept informed of all guest comments and complaints.
• During the closing procedure, ensure that all table top items are collected and cleaned as per the standards set by Emirates Palace.
• To be present in the restaurant during service hours.
• Ensure that all menus, drinks lists, and guest collateral items are kept clean and undamaged according to the standards set by Emirates Palace.
• Assist Restaurant Manager in maintaining all guest history records.
• Attend communication meetings, briefings, and training sessions as required by the Restaurant Manager, Training Manager, and Food & Beverage Manager.

As Hostess, we expect from you:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the same role in a luxury hotel is preferred; resort experience will be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, customer service and professional attitude.
• Additional language will be a plus.

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

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