Hostess - InterContinental Riyadh
IHG · Saudi Arabia
Meet and greet all guests, and potential guests, at the front of the Restaurant by ensuring the following:
Ensure the restaurant is ready to receive guests prior to opening and that both wait staff and tables are ready in line with opening standards
Ensure restaurant operating equipment is clean and in working order
Maintaining impeccable uniform and personal presentation standards in accordance with hotel policy
Welcoming guests to the Restaurant, by using the Restaurant name
Inquiring if they have a reservation and noting it in the reservation book if they do
Creating a reservation for them with their dining preferences if they do not and noting it in the reservation book
Being attentive to guest requests
Escort guests to their preferred table or reserved table and seat guests according to restaurant standards
Take telephone bookings and document in the Reservation book according to restaurant standards
Train wait staff and bus staff in hostess standards
Be attentive to guests and resolve their complaints where possible, reporting all incidents to your Supervisor
Maintain responsibility of cleanliness of hostess stations
Maintain responsibility of cleanliness of all menus and drink menus
Assist with beverage service
Assist with food service
Maintain detailed knowledge of menu, including daily specials
Ensure tables are cleared quietly and efficiently
Carry food and beverage trays in a safe manner to minimize breakages
Complete dockets accurately and clearly
Maintain current information on all general activities of the hotel
Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities
Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines
Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements