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Gourmet Hostess

Bahamas Four Seasons Ocean Club Estimated salary: Approximately $2,500–$3,500/month, potentially supplemented by service charge, gratuities, meals, accommodation, or other benefits
Role summary

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The Gourmet Hostess welcomes guests, manages restaurant seating, coordinates reservations, and helps create a polished dining experience. Requirements typically include previous experience in a luxury hotel, restaurant, or guest-facing role; excellent English communication; a friendly, professional manner; strong organizational skills; and confidence handling guest requests and busy service periods. Familiarity with reservation systems and knowledge of food and beverage service is helpful. The successful candidate should be well presented, attentive to detail, culturally aware, and comfortable working flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. A genuine interest in hospitality and the ability to remain calm while delivering personalized service are essential.

About the employer

Four Seasons Ocean Club is a luxury beachfront resort located on Paradise Island in The Bahamas. It is part of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, an internationally recognized hospitality company known for highly personalized service, elegant properties, and strong attention to guest experience. The resort offers upscale accommodations, restaurants, beach and water activities, wellness facilities, and access to the island’s natural surroundings. Its service culture emphasizes professionalism, discretion, teamwork, and anticipating guest needs. Employees work in an international environment and typically support discerning leisure travelers, private events, and resort experiences. As with many luxury resorts, roles may include staff benefits, training, uniforms, meals, transportation, or accommodation depending on the position and employment terms.

What the job usually comes with in the Bahamas

Usual for the Bahamas, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.

HousingOut Islands: usually provided; Nassau: usually not
MealsOut Islands: often 3 meals a day
FlightsOut Islands: often included
Service charge15% gratuity under union agreements
Contract1-year permits, renewed yearly
Leave2 weeks
Income tax0%; 4.65% national insurance

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in the Bahamas?

How it works: Labour certificate and a yearly permit, with a fee by job title (BSD 2,000 to 16,275); the Out Islands are the most open.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Bahamas Department of Immigration: work permits. Checked October 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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