Hostess

Role summary

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The Hostess welcomes guests, manages restaurant seating, maintains the reservation list, coordinates table availability with service teams, and helps create a smooth dining experience. Candidates should have previous experience in restaurant hosting, guest relations, or hotel operations, along with excellent communication and presentation skills. Fluency in English is generally expected; additional languages are an advantage. The role requires a friendly, organized, confident, and well-groomed person who can remain calm during busy service periods, handle guest requests professionally, and work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Resort experience and familiarity with hospitality reservation systems would be beneficial.

About the employer

Jumeirah Olhahali Island Maldives is a luxury island resort operated by Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, part of Dubai Holding. Located in the North Malé Atoll, the resort is known for its contemporary villas, private pools, ocean views, dining venues, wellness facilities, and personalized guest service. Jumeirah’s hospitality culture focuses on warm Arabian hospitality combined with international luxury standards. Employees typically work in a multicultural resort environment and receive exposure to high-end accommodation, food and beverage, guest relations, and leisure operations. Resort positions commonly include staff accommodation, meals, uniforms, transportation within the property, and access to service-charge schemes, although benefits vary by contract and grade. The company generally looks for people who are polished, guest-focused, dependable, and comfortable working in an international luxury environment.

Working in Maldives

The Maldives offers employment opportunities mainly in luxury resorts, restaurants, marine activities, wellness, housekeeping, engineering, finance, and guest services. Resort islands provide a very different lifestyle from Malé: work and accommodation are usually on the same island, with limited shopping and entertainment but excellent beaches, diving, snorkeling, and water activities. Maldivian culture is shaped by Islam, island traditions, fishing, and strong family values; modest dress and respectful behavior are important outside resort areas. Employers normally arrange staff accommodation, meals, airport transfers, and a work permit. Foreign workers generally enter with an entry permission and must obtain an employer-sponsored work permit; requirements can include medical checks and passport documentation. Contracts should clearly explain salary, service charge, leave, insurance, flights, and accommodation. Living costs on a resort are limited, but travel to Malé or local islands can be expensive and weather may affect transport.