Hostess

Role summary

Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.

The Hostess welcomes guests, manages restaurant reservations, coordinates seating, answers telephone enquiries, and supports smooth front-of-house operations. Candidates should have previous experience in a restaurant, hotel, or luxury hospitality environment, excellent grooming, clear communication skills, and a friendly, professional manner. Fluency in English is generally required; additional languages are beneficial. The successful candidate is expected to remain calm during busy periods, maintain accurate booking information, work closely with service teams, and deliver a polished guest experience consistent with Delano Dubai’s luxury standards. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential.

About the employer

Delano Dubai is a luxury lifestyle hotel located on Bluewaters Island, Dubai, and operates under Ennismore’s Delano brand within the Accor group. The property combines contemporary design, refined dining, beach and pool experiences, and personalized hospitality. Delano is known internationally for creating stylish, relaxed destinations with a strong focus on atmosphere, service, and memorable guest experiences. Its Dubai operation serves international leisure travelers, residents, and business visitors through hotel accommodation, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities, and event spaces. Employees work in a multicultural environment where presentation, attention to detail, teamwork, and genuine guest engagement are highly valued. As part of the wider Accor network, the hotel may offer structured training, career development, employee rates, and opportunities for internal mobility, subject to the position and local employment terms.