F&B Support Expert (Hostess) - Garage Services

Role summary

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The F&B Support Expert (Hostess) welcomes guests, manages seating, handles reservations, answers queries, coordinates with service teams, and helps maintain an organized and welcoming restaurant environment at Garage Services. Candidates should have hospitality or customer-service experience, confident communication skills, a professional appearance, and a guest-focused attitude. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, along with the ability to remain calm during busy periods. Knowledge of restaurant operations, basic computer skills, and additional languages are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to deliver Marriott-quality service, support colleagues, follow food-safety and workplace procedures, and create a positive experience for every guest.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across luxury, premium, and select-service brands. Its culture emphasizes thoughtful service, inclusion, professional development, and strong guest relationships. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is a distinctive luxury property located above the Yas Marina Circuit, combining contemporary design, restaurants, nightlife, wellness facilities, and event spaces. The hotel serves leisure travelers, business guests, and visitors attending major events on Yas Island. Employees generally work in a fast-paced, international environment and may receive access to structured training, career mobility, staff benefits, and hospitality experience within Marriott’s global network.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a major hospitality and tourism market, with opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, events, aviation, retail, and entertainment. Abu Dhabi offers a modern, multicultural lifestyle, reliable infrastructure, warm weather, beaches, shopping, and attractions such as Yas Island, Ferrari World, and museums. Workplace culture is professional and international, while local customs value modest dress, courtesy, punctuality, and respect for Islamic traditions. Employers normally sponsor an employment visa, work permit, medical examination, Emirates ID, and residency procedures; employees should not work on a tourist visa. Contracts may include accommodation or an allowance, transport, meals, medical insurance, and annual leave, but benefits vary. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, housing, probation, flight allowance, and contract conditions before relocating. Living costs can be high, particularly for private housing, so budgeting is important. UAE income is generally not subject to personal income tax.