Hostess

Job Description

The Hostess welcomes guests warmly, manages table reservations and seating, coordinates with restaurant service teams, answers guest questions, and helps maintain an organized, welcoming dining environment. Candidates should have previous experience in restaurant hosting, guest relations, or hospitality, along with good spoken English and a professional appearance. Knowledge of reservation systems and additional languages such as Arabic or Russian may be advantageous. The role requires excellent communication, customer-service, organization, and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate is expected to remain calm during busy periods, handle guest requests courteously, follow hotel service standards, and work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Company Info

Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites is a luxury beachfront resort located on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah and operated under the Rixos brand, part of Accor. The resort offers accommodation, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities, pools, private beach access, and family-oriented leisure experiences. It serves international holidaymakers, families, business visitors, and guests seeking an all-inclusive luxury stay. As part of Accor’s global hospitality network, the property provides opportunities across food and beverage, rooms, guest services, spa, recreation, and hotel operations. Employees are generally expected to deliver polished service, demonstrate cultural awareness, and maintain high standards of presentation and professionalism. The resort environment is fast-paced and international, making it suitable for hospitality professionals seeking experience in Dubai’s luxury tourism sector.

Destination Guide

Although the UAE is not an island, Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah and coastal resort areas offer a strong hospitality job market. Opportunities are available in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, aviation, events, and wellness, especially for candidates with English-language and customer-service skills. UAE culture combines Islamic traditions with a highly international lifestyle; modest dress and respectful behavior are expected, particularly in public and professional settings. Dubai offers modern housing, shopping, beaches, public transport, and extensive leisure activities, but living costs can be high. Most overseas employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas, normally arranged after receiving a formal offer. Employers may also provide accommodation, transport, meals, medical insurance, and annual flights, depending on the contract. Candidates should verify all benefits, recruitment fees, working hours, and contract terms before relocating.