Food & Beverage Hostess (Saudi National)
At FAENA The Red Sea, we are creating extraordinary hospitality experiences that blend luxury, creativity, and exceptional service. We are currently seeking passionate and charismatic F&B Host/Hostesses to join our team and become the welcoming face of our dining destinations. This role is responsible for delivering a warm and memorable arrival experience for every guest, ensuring seamless seating coordination and personalised service in line with FAENA’s luxury standards and Forbes service expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Warmly greet and welcome guests, creating an exceptional first impression.
- Manage reservations, waitlists, and table assignments efficiently and accurately.
- Escort guests to their tables while ensuring a seamless and elegant seating experience.
- Coordinate table flow with service and kitchen teams to maximise efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Monitor restaurant readiness, cleanliness, ambience, and presentation standards throughout service.
- Handle guest inquiries, seating preferences, and special requests professionally and confidently.
- Communicate effectively with the F&B team regarding table status, guest needs, and VIP arrivals.
- Assist in managing peak dining periods to minimise wait times and optimise guest experience.
- Maintain accurate reservation records using restaurant management systems.
- Support VIP recognition and deliver personalised guest experiences.
- Handle guest concerns calmly and professionally, escalating where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with grooming, presentation, and luxury service standards at all times.
- Promote restaurant offerings, experiences, and special events when appropriate.
- Ensure full compliance with Forbes standards, maintaining exceptional service quality, attention to detail, and operational excellence at all times.
- Previous experience as a Host/Hostess or in a luxury Food & Beverage environment preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a warm and engaging personality.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional appearance and grooming standards consistent with luxury hospitality.
- Experience using restaurant reservation systems is preferred.
- Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure while delivering exceptional guest service.
- Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
- Experience working within a Forbes standard hotel or luxury hospitality environment is highly advantageous.
- Fluent English communication skills required; additional languages are an advantage.