Head Hostess

How does your working day look like …

• Responsible for the training of all reception/hostess team members to ensure consistent and high quality standards, discipline and build up high team morale, creating action plans for team member development.
• Assign areas of responsibility to reception/hostess staff.
• Assist with performance evaluation of line staff.
• Posting of positive comments for viewing by all staff – reviewing negative comments with FOH Manager AND Venue Manager
• Prepare the daily/weekly/monthly roster in co-ordination with the Operations team
• Be fully aware of the Venue licensing regulations, health and safety procedures and to follow them and ensure that all team members are fully trained.
• Conduct daily team member communication meetings in the absence of the Venue Manager
• Adherence to stock control and par stocks of stationary and of equipment (controlling costs)
• Assist, manage and control the use and upkeep of equipment’s and assets
• Maximize revenue through sales and increase the revenue through up-selling, effective training and motivational techniques with regards to Events and Party Night Tables
• Assist in developing strategies to increase sales
• Be familiar with current industry trends and make suggestions how these could be brought into the company to increase revenues and add guest offering/themes.
• Manage Reservations and Table Management System
• Manage Database and upkeep of information – create reporting templates to update weekly
• Manage yearly marketing calendar of events and promotions around town

Your personality counts more than your CV …

• Hotel related experience field
• Admin knowledge
• Microsoft office
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Food & Beverage area
• Middle East experience
• Reinforces change through communication, support, and own behaviours in the face of difficulty by implementing various creative solutions