Job Title

Hostess

Department

Food and Beverage

Report into

Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job Purpose

To fulfill the FIVE HOTEL Ideology with the knowledge, skills and attitude that contributes to create a unique environment, which will always deliver great experience that, our colleagues and guests will never forget. 

Role Overview

Responsible for providing and exceeding customer expectations through a high quality and standard of service in our F&B outlets.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintains complete knowledge of the features, services, rates and promotions at the restaurant and at the hotel.
  • Engaging with guests to ensure they're happy with service.
  • Act as escort for VIP guests in the outlet and provide personalized attention
  • Keeps track of each table (ie. If guests are on starter, main course, or dessert) and has a good idea when the table will be available again.
  • Collects guest information (name, email, nationality, area of living) in order to maintain a guest database and nationality mix.
  • Has knowledge of each reservation and makes necessary arrangements for special requests, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
  • Actively sells other outlets if restaurant is fully booked.
  • Greets guests in a warm, friendly manner, escorts them to tables, and provides menus.
  • Maintains the highest standard of professionalism, ethics and attitude towards clients and colleagues.
  • Must be presentable and have good personal hygiene at all times
  • Develops strong, productive, professional relationships with guests.
  • Checks tables as per reservations.
  • Tend to special Guest needs and requests
  • To pay attention to client comments and suggestions, immediately take all required corrective measures and send remarks to Restaurant Manager
  • To follow Restaurant Manager or Asst. Restaurant Manager instruction concerning control of costs, personal expenses and charges.

Requirements:

  • Must be able to read menu
  • Must be able to articulate clear greetings and farewells to Guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance
  • Must be able to clearly communicate Guests’ needs to Colleagues, Managers, etc.
  • Must be able to hear well in a loud environment in order to answer telephone and respond to Guest requests
  • Possess vibrant attitude and amicable personality
  • A desire to help out where needed and work as part of a team
  • Passion for providing extraordinary service
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • An appetite for learning
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
  • 6 months experience in a full-service restaurant preferred
  • Must be upbeat, outgoing and positive
  • Must be able to assist Guests and possess great Guest relations skills
  • Ability to stand/walk and stay focused and alert for extended periods of time
  • Ability to work effectively within a team
  • Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone
  • Ability to work flawlessly and effortless under stress and pressure

Host/Hostess top skills & proficiencies:

  • Customer Service
  • People Skills
  • Professionalism
  • High Energy
  • Multitask
  • Thoroughness
  • Planning
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to Detail
  • Verbal Communication
  • Organized
  • Flexible

Apply

Kindly forward your photograph and resume to fpjd.recruitment@fivehotelsandresorts.com 

Hostess


Application Deadline: 30 September 2020

Responsible for providing and exceeding customer expectations through a high quality and standard of service in our F&B outlets.