Hostess

Job Description

The Hostess welcomes guests, manages reservations and seating, answers enquiries, coordinates table flow, and helps create a polished dining experience. Candidates should have previous experience in a restaurant, hotel, or luxury hospitality environment, strong communication and interpersonal skills, a professional appearance, and good knowledge of English. Arabic or additional languages may be advantageous. The role requires confidence, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm during busy service periods. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected. The successful candidate should be guest-focused, courteous, team-oriented, and familiar with high-end service standards.

Company Info

SO/ Uptown Dubai is a luxury lifestyle hotel located in Dubai’s Uptown district and operated under Ennismore, part of Accor. The SO/ brand is known for combining contemporary design, fashion-led interiors, energetic social spaces, and personalized hospitality. The property offers accommodation, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities, and event spaces aimed at both international visitors and Dubai’s local luxury market. As part of Accor’s global hospitality network, the hotel provides employees with exposure to international service standards, multicultural teams, and potential career development opportunities across the group. The working environment is likely to be fast-paced, guest-focused, and style-conscious, with strong emphasis on presentation, service quality, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences. Specific benefits depend on the employment contract and local company policy.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates, especially Dubai, offers opportunities in hospitality, tourism, restaurants, retail, aviation, events, finance, technology, and construction. The culture is multicultural but influenced by Islamic traditions, so respectful dress and behavior are important, particularly during Ramadan and in public places. Dubai provides a modern lifestyle with excellent transport, shopping, beaches, dining, and entertainment, although housing and leisure costs can be high. Most expatriate employees receive an employer-sponsored work and residence visa; the employer normally handles medical testing, Emirates ID, and related processing. Confirm whether accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, flights, and service charge are included before accepting an offer. New arrivals should budget for deposits and initial living expenses. Public alcohol consumption, drugs, and working without the correct permit are strictly regulated. Dubai is generally safe, hot for much of the year, and well connected internationally.