The Hostess at Akira Back welcomes guests, manages reservations and seating, coordinates table flow, answers telephone enquiries, and helps create a polished dining experience. Candidates should have previous experience in a quality restaurant or hotel, strong communication and customer-service skills, a professional appearance, and good knowledge of English. Familiarity with reservation systems and additional languages is helpful. The role requires confidence, organisation, patience, and the ability to remain composed during busy service periods. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays is expected, along with close teamwork with waitstaff, managers, and the kitchen.
W Dubai – The Palm is a luxury Marriott International hotel located on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The property combines contemporary design, lively social spaces, stylish guest rooms, restaurants, bars, a spa, and beachside facilities. Akira Back is the hotel’s signature Japanese-Korean restaurant, created by chef Akira Back and known for creative dishes, energetic service, and a modern atmosphere. As part of the W Hotels brand, the property focuses on distinctive experiences, music, design, and personalised hospitality rather than traditional formality. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment serving international leisure and business travellers. Marriott offers structured operating standards, training opportunities, and the possibility of career development across its global hotel portfolio.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island, although Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah is a well-known man-made island and a major hospitality area. The country offers many opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, aviation, events, and luxury services. Dubai has a modern, international lifestyle with beaches, shopping malls, desert excursions, nightlife, and excellent public transport. Its culture blends Emirati traditions with a large expatriate community; modest dress and respect for local customs are important, especially during Ramadan. Most overseas employees need an employer-sponsored work visa, residence permit, medical screening, and Emirates ID. Employers commonly assist with visa processing and may provide accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, or annual flights, depending on the contract. Living costs can be high, particularly for rent, so reviewing the full benefits package is essential before relocating.
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