F&B -Hostess

Role summary

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The F&B Hostess welcomes guests, manages restaurant seating, handles reservations, provides accurate information about menus and services, and helps create a smooth dining experience. Candidates should have previous hospitality or guest-service experience, strong communication skills, a friendly and professional manner, and good spoken English. Knowledge of additional languages and experience with reservation systems are helpful. The role requires polished grooming, confidence when dealing with guests, teamwork, attention to detail, and the flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays in a busy hotel environment.

About the employer

JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha is a luxury hotel in the heart of Doha, Qatar, connected to the City Center Doha shopping mall and close to major business and leisure attractions. It is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, and operates under the JW Marriott brand, known for refined service, elegant surroundings, and thoughtful guest experiences. The property offers upscale accommodation, restaurants and lounges, meeting facilities, spa services, and leisure amenities. Employees work in a multicultural environment serving business travelers, families, groups, and international visitors. Marriott generally emphasizes professional development, guest satisfaction, teamwork, service standards, and opportunities to build a long-term hospitality career.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a modern peninsula rather than an island, offering strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, retail, aviation, and business services. Doha is the main employment center and has a cosmopolitan population, excellent shopping, beaches, museums, and diverse dining. Local culture values hospitality, modest dress, family life, and respect for Islamic customs; alcohol is restricted to licensed venues. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are pleasant and suitable for outdoor activities. Employers commonly arrange work visas and residence permits for overseas hires, subject to medical checks and document verification. Relocation packages may include accommodation, transport, meals, health insurance, and return flights, but candidates should confirm each benefit in writing. Qatar has no personal income tax on employment salaries, although living costs can vary considerably by neighborhood and lifestyle.