Reports to: Restaurant Supervisor / Guest Relations Manager
Location: Libya, Benghazi
Role Purpose:
As guests enter the restaurant, the Hostess serves as their initial contact. The role involves offering a warm reception, overseeing reservations and table allocation, and helping deliver a smooth, pleasant dining experience at the Hotel.
General requirements:
- Be at work punctually, suitably and professionally attired, and prepared 10 minutes before the shift begins.
- Keep a tidy and presentable appearance at all times.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Interact courteously, warmly, and professionally with both guests and colleagues.
- Comply with every restaurant rule and procedure.
- Take part in planned training sessions and team meetings.
- Show a positive, proactive attitude toward guest service.
- Protect the confidentiality of guest information and restaurant operations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offer guests a warm greeting and welcome when they arrive.
- Use the reservation system to manage bookings and waiting lists efficiently.
- Promptly guide guests to their tables and help arrange their seating.
- Hand out menus and advise guests of daily specials or promotions.
- Respond to guest questions and requests courteously and efficiently.
- Work with waiters to support rapid table turnover and an uninterrupted guest flow.
- Keep the hostess station and entrance area orderly and well organized.
- Track guest arrivals and notify the team about potential delays or special requests.
- Help answer telephone calls and record reservations when necessary.
- Assist the restaurant team during peak periods.
Technical competence:
- Familiarity with restaurant reservation and seating-management software.
- Fundamental computer skills.
- Knowledge of English language.
- Prior experience in this position.
We offer:
- Airplane ticket.
- Accommodation.
- Visa.
- All transfers.
- Food (full board).
- Internet.
- Paid leave – vacation.
Required documents:
- CV in English language.
- Diploma or certificate of acquired education.