Summer Pavilion Restaurant - Host/Hostess

Job Description

The Host/Hostess welcomes guests to Summer Pavilion, manages reservations and seating, maintains an efficient reception area, and helps create a smooth dining experience. Requirements typically include customer-service experience, professional presentation, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm in a busy restaurant. Familiarity with reservation systems and luxury hospitality standards is advantageous. Candidates should be friendly, attentive, well organised, and comfortable working shifts, weekends, and public holidays. English communication is essential, while additional languages are helpful. The role requires teamwork, accurate guest coordination, and a genuine interest in delivering personalised service consistent with The Ritz-Carlton’s standards.

Company Info

The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore is a luxury hotel located in Marina Bay, Singapore, operated under Marriott International’s Ritz-Carlton brand. The property is known for its distinctive architecture, panoramic city and harbour views, refined accommodation, extensive meeting facilities, and high-end dining. Summer Pavilion, the hotel’s acclaimed Chinese restaurant, is recognised for elegant Cantonese cuisine and polished service. Ritz-Carlton colleagues are expected to provide thoughtful, personalised hospitality and anticipate guest needs. The hotel offers an international working environment with opportunities across food and beverage, rooms, events, culinary operations, and hotel support functions. Employees may benefit from Marriott’s training resources, internal mobility, and staff travel programmes, subject to eligibility and company policy. The workplace suits candidates who enjoy luxury service, cultural diversity, attention to detail, and professional development.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, aviation, finance, technology, healthcare, and retail. Its culture blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in its festivals, languages, food, and neighbourhoods. Public transport is excellent, although accommodation and daily expenses can be high, especially near the city centre. Lifestyle options include hawker centres, shopping, parks, waterfront attractions, museums, and nearby Southeast Asian travel. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass. Hospitality roles may use an Employment Pass, S Pass, or applicable Work Permit, depending on salary, qualifications, nationality, and current government rules. Employers normally handle the application, but candidates should confirm eligibility before relocating. Singapore is clean, safe, warm, and humid year-round. New arrivals should budget for housing deposits, healthcare, transport, and potential relocation costs.