F&B Hostess - InterContinental Abu Dhabi

InterContinental Abu Dhabi is looking for a warm, polished, and guest-focused F&B Hostess to join our team at our award-winning all-day dining restaurant. As the first point of contact for our guests, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming atmosphere, managing the guest arrival experience, and ensuring every visit begins with genuine hospitality. If you have a passion for guest interaction, excellent communication skills, and an eye for detail, we invite you to be part of our dynamic Food & Beverage team. A little taste of your day-to-day: Every day is different, but you will mainly be responsible for: • Welcome guests warmly and professionally, creating an excellent first impression upon arrival. • Manage guest seating and table allocation efficiently, ensuring a smooth flow of service throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner. • Handle restaurant reservations, walk-in requests, and seating preferences in accordance with operational requirements. • Maintain an accurate overview of table availability and coordinate with the service team to minimise guest waiting times. • Recognise VIPs, returning guests, and special occasions, ensuring personalised attention wherever possible. • Respond to guest enquiries regarding menus, buffet offerings, restaurant promotions, and available dining options. • Coordinate closely with the Restaurant Manager, service team, and kitchen to ensure seamless communication and guest satisfaction. • Manage waiting lists and communicate estimated waiting times clearly and courteously during busy service periods. • Assist guests with special requests, dietary enquiries, and seating arrangements, referring specific requirements to the relevant team members. • Handle guest feedback and concerns professionally, ensuring any issues are communicated promptly to the Restaurant Manager. • Maintain the cleanliness, organisation, and presentation of the restaurant entrance, hostess desk, and reception area. • Ensure reservation records, guest preferences, and relevant information are maintained accurately. • Stay informed about restaurant menus, hotel facilities, promotions, and special events to provide accurate information to guests. • Support the team in maintaining service standards, restaurant procedures, and the hotel's commitment to exceptional hospitality. • Demonstrate a proactive approach by anticipating guest needs and creating a welcoming, engaging dining atmosphere. What we need from you: • Previous experience as an F&B Hostess, Restaurant Hostess, Guest Relations Agent, or in a similar guest-facing role, preferably within a luxury hotel. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly, confident, and approachable personality. •

Previous experience as an F&B Hostess, Restaurant Hostess, Guest Relations Agent, or in a similar guest-facing role, preferably within a luxury hotel. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly, confident, and approachable personality.

Welcome guests warmly and professionally, creating an excellent first impression upon arrival. Manage guest seating and table allocation efficiently, ensuring a smooth flow of service throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Handle restaurant reservations, walk-in requests, and seating preferences in accordance with operational requirements. Maintain an accurate overview of table availability and coordinate with the service team to minimise guest waiting times. Recognise VIPs, returning guests, and special occasions, ensuring personalised attention wherever possible. Respond to guest enquiries regarding menus, buffet offerings, restaurant promotions, and available dining options. Coordinate closely with the Restaurant Manager, service team, and kitchen to ensure seamless communication and guest satisfaction. Manage waiting lists and communicate estimated waiting times clearly and courteously during busy service periods. Assist guests with special requests, dietary enquiries, and seating arrangements, referring specific requirements to the relevant team members. Handle guest feedback and concerns professionally, ensuring any issues are communicated promptly to the Restaurant Manager. Maintain the cleanliness, organisation, and presentation of the restaurant entrance, hostess desk, and reception area. Ensure reservation records, guest preferences, and relevant information are maintained accurately. Stay informed about restaurant menus, hotel facilities, promotions, and special events to provide accurate information to guests. Support the team in maintaining service standards, restaurant procedures, and the hotel's commitment to exceptional hospitality. Demonstrate a proactive approach by anticipating guest needs and creating a welcoming, engaging dining atmosphere.