Hostess - SKIRT

Role summary

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The Hostess at SKIRT, W Singapore – Sentosa Cove, welcomes guests, manages reservations and seating, coordinates table flow, and helps create a polished dining experience. Candidates should have a friendly, confident personality, strong communication skills, professional presentation, and a genuine interest in hospitality. Previous experience in restaurant hosting, guest relations, or front-of-house service is preferred. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, along with the ability to remain organized during busy service periods. Candidates are expected to provide warm, personalized service, work closely with restaurant and hotel teams, handle guest requests professionally, and represent the W brand with energy and enthusiasm.

About the employer

W Singapore – Sentosa Cove is a luxury lifestyle hotel located on Sentosa Island, operated under Marriott International’s W Hotels brand. The property combines contemporary design, energetic service, dining, nightlife, wellness, and resort experiences. Its signature restaurant, SKIRT, is known for an upscale yet lively atmosphere and a focus on premium grilled cuisine. W Hotels attracts guests who value distinctive design, personalized attention, and vibrant social spaces. As part of Marriott International, the hotel offers employees access to an international hospitality network, structured training, career development opportunities, and potential mobility across hotels and destinations. Team members are generally expected to be confident, creative, guest-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, multicultural island city with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, finance, technology, and healthcare. English is widely used at work, while Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil are also common. The lifestyle is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, diverse food, modern shopping areas, beaches, and extensive urban attractions. Sentosa offers a resort-focused environment, while central Singapore provides busy city living. Rent can be expensive, especially near the city center, so many employees share accommodation or live near MRT lines. Foreign employees normally need a valid work pass sponsored or supported by their employer; the appropriate pass depends on salary, qualifications, and job level. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, health coverage, banking, and tax registration, and confirm employment and visa conditions directly with Marriott before relocating.