Head Hostess - NOBU Bangkok

Role summary

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The Head Hostess leads the restaurant’s welcome and seating operation, ensuring guests receive a polished, efficient and hospitable experience. Requirements typically include previous experience as a hostess, restaurant supervisor or guest-service professional, strong English communication skills, excellent grooming and knowledge of reservations or restaurant booking systems. Thai-language ability and experience in a luxury hotel or fine-dining venue are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to manage the host team, coordinate table allocation with service staff, handle guest requests and complaints professionally, maintain accurate reservations, and support smooth restaurant operations during busy periods. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays, together with a confident, organized and personable approach, is essential.

About the employer

Empire Tower Restaurants operates premium dining venues within Bangkok’s Empire Tower, a major commercial complex in the Sathorn business district. The NOBU Bangkok operation is associated with the globally recognized Nobu brand, known for Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, refined service, distinctive design and an international guest profile. As a luxury restaurant employer, the business generally emphasizes presentation, hospitality standards, teamwork and consistent attention to detail. Employees may work with hotel guests, business travelers, local customers and international diners, creating a multicultural and fast-paced environment. Benefits and employment conditions can vary by contract and position, but hospitality roles in Bangkok commonly include service-charge opportunities, staff meals, uniforms, training and statutory benefits. Candidates should confirm the legal employing entity, working hours, service-charge structure and visa arrangements directly with the employer before accepting an offer.