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Hostess/Host - El Sur

United Arab Emirates The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Estimated salary: AED 3,000–5,000 per month, often with service charge, accommodation, meals, transport or other benefits depending on the employment package
Role summary

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The Hostess/Host welcomes guests to El Sur, manages seating, supports reservations and coordinates table flow with the restaurant team. Candidates should have hospitality or restaurant experience, strong English communication skills and a friendly, polished manner. Knowledge of reservation systems, guest-service standards and basic restaurant operations is helpful. The role requires excellent organization, confidence when handling busy periods, and the ability to respond professionally to guest requests or concerns. Flexibility to work rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and public holidays is expected. A positive attitude, cultural awareness, teamwork and professional grooming are important for representing the restaurant and The Westin brand.

About the employer

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is a luxury beachfront resort in Dubai, operated under Marriott International’s Westin brand. Located in the Mina Seyahi area, the resort offers rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, pools, beach access, leisure facilities and event spaces. Its hospitality approach focuses on wellbeing, thoughtful service and creating a comfortable experience for both leisure and business guests. El Sur is one of the resort’s dining venues, offering a Spanish-inspired restaurant setting. Employees work in an international environment serving visitors from around the world and are expected to maintain high standards of presentation, courtesy, teamwork and guest care. Benefits and employment conditions can vary according to the role, experience and local company policy.

What the job usually comes with in the UAE

Usual for the UAE, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingShared company housing, 2 to 4 per room; a single room or an allowance for managers
Meals2 to 3 meals a shift; staff bus
FlightsJoining flight; home ticket every 1 or 2 years
Service charge10% added to bills, but no law sets the staff share; about USD 80 to 400 a month
ContractUsually 2 years; probation 6 months at most
Leave30 days; end-of-service gratuity of 21 days' pay a year (by law)
Income tax0%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in the UAE?

How it works: Employer-sponsored and employer-paid by law; no local-first test; Gulf nationals need no permit.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: UAE Government portal: Protection of workers' rights. Checked November 2026.

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