Restaurant Hostess at GAIA Restaurants, Dubai

GAIA Restaurants is hiring a Restaurant Hostess in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

About the Role

As a Hostess, you will be responsible for creating a warm and welcoming first impression for our guests while supporting the smooth operation of the front-of-house team. You will assist with reservations, guest seating, table management and ensuring a high level of service throughout the guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet guests in a warm and professional manner

• Manage guest seating and table allocation efficiently

• Coordinate with the reservations and service teams

• Manage guest lists, reservations and special requests

• Assist with VIP guests and regular clientele

• Maintain a strong knowledge of the venue, menu and daily operations

• Handle guest enquiries and requests professionally

• Support the front-of-house team during busy service periods

• Maintain a polished and professional appearance at all times

• Ensure the highest standards of guest service are maintained

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Hostess or in a similar guest-facing role within a high-end hospitality environment

• Experience within premium restaurants, hotels, lifestyle or luxury hospitality concepts

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous

• Confident, well-presented and guest-focused

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and during peak periods

• Currently based in Dubai or willing to relocate

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Work visa and medical insurance

• 30 days paid annual leave

• Employee discounts across our venues

• Joining flight ticket for international applicants, plus return tickets to home country annually or biennially depending on position

• Opportunities for growth, learning and development

• 2 days off weekly

• Meals on duty

Who Are We?

Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE-born company that unifies the region’s leading lifestyle concepts. As an international ecosystem of hospitality brands, the group develops elevated, home-grown concepts that showcase the quality and innovation of the region, while exporting them to key cosmopolitan cities around the world.

Fundamental Hospitality delivers lifestyle brands reimagined, where a creative approach to concept development leads to a dynamic experience in each and every venue. The group has played a fundamental role in the expansion of brands from the UAE to the world, with a portfolio that includes globally acclaimed concepts such as GAIA, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises including Scalini Dubai, Scalini Riyadh, Cipriani Dubai and Cipriani Dolci UAE.

Fundamental Hospitality owns and operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with ongoing expansion into the GCC, Europe, UK and USA.

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