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Hostess - Sobe

United Arab Emirates W Dubai - The Palm Estimated salary: AED 3,000–5,000 per month, potentially including service charge, accommodation, meals, transportation, medical insurance, and other benefits
Role summary

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The Hostess – Sobe welcomes guests, manages reservations and seating, coordinates table flow, and supports smooth restaurant operations. Candidates should have hospitality or restaurant experience, strong communication skills, a polished appearance, and good knowledge of English; additional languages are an advantage. The role requires confidence, organization, teamwork, and the ability to remain courteous and composed in a busy environment. The successful candidate is expected to deliver warm, personalized service, follow Marriott and restaurant standards, handle guest requests professionally, and work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

W Dubai – The Palm is a luxury lifestyle hotel located on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah and operated by Marriott International under the W Hotels brand. The property combines contemporary design, energetic dining, nightlife, wellness, and beachfront experiences for international leisure and business guests. Sobe is one of the hotel’s vibrant food and beverage venues, reflecting W’s focus on creative hospitality, entertainment, and highly personalized service. Employees work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop within Marriott’s global hotel network. The company generally values guest engagement, teamwork, individuality, professionalism, and attention to detail. Benefits for eligible employees may include accommodation or housing support, meals, transportation, healthcare, training, and access to Marriott career opportunities, although exact terms depend on the employment offer and local 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.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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