Food & Beverages Hostess

At Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, our job is to bring the joy of travel to everyone. That’s where you come in. We look for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life; people who are always finding ways to make every guest’s experience an enjoyable one. When you’re part of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand you’re more than just a job title.

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi, is looking for an efficient and team-oriented Food & Beverage Hostess to join our dynamic team! Holiday Inn is the first of its brand in Abu Dhabi, featuring 203 modern and stylish rooms and a wide variety of food & beverage outlets. Indulge in a variety of International flavors at the Silk Route Café. For a lively night out, hit the Thirty 1st Bar & Lounge with amazing views of the Abu Dhabi skyline. Visit Hubbly Bubbly, our shisha café, for a traditional Arabic experience under the stars. Stock Burger Co. is a new casual dining concept defined by a perfect and always appealing pairing: premium burgers, craft brew, and all, in addition to meeting rooms and banqueting facilities.

What’s the job?

Build an experience that is memorable and unique. The sights, sounds, scents and, importantly, service. As a Food & Beverage Hostess, you’ll interact and engage with guests while maintaining high-quality service standards. Handle guest complaints effectively and professionally, ensuring their concerns are addressed. Ensure guests are greeted and served promptly while actively engaging in suggestive selling.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Has a thorough knowledge of Food & Beverage Hostess service technique
• Is able to take ownership of guest service more broadly and do what needs to be done
• Loves interacting with guests and believes in teamwork
• Communicates with fluency in English
• Should be passionate about the guest service experience
• Have an eye for detail – from the money that moves through their hands, to the information they provide to guests, to the quality of their drinks.
• Creating a safe workplace and following company policies and procedures
• Protecting company assets and maintaining confidentiality
• Ensuring your uniform and personal appearance are professional

What we need from you

To execute the position of Food & Beverage Hostess, the candidate must meet the legal requirements to work in the UAE. Ideally, the candidate must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2-4 years restaurant experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school is preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local/ government authorities.
• Excellent knowledge of wine and beverage lists, current and emerging alcohol trends.
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