Hostess - Brasserie Boulud

at  Sofitel

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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Each and every day we host the world. We care for millions of people. We are all moved by curiosity. We love blending cultures. We are proud of our differences
Yes, we lead the way. But we want to go further, with audacity, with imagination, with passion

BRASSERIE BOULUD

Bringing the true meaning of ‘gastronomie francaise’ to Dubai, Brasserie Boulud serves simple, fresh and seasonal dishes, hand crafted to create authentic and appetizing experiences. Inspired by the French ‘art de vivre’, the restaurant offers French contemporary cuisine, rooted in tradition. The venue represents Chef Daniel Boulud’s casual approach to fine dining.
Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hotel Restaurant Management graduate

EXPERIENCE

1 year Hotel experience in F&

• Provide a warm and friendly welcome, leading guests and seating them at their table
• Take telephone bookings and maintain a clear and organised reservations book
• Assist in the set-up of tables and displays
• Maintain and update guest database
• Be attentive to guests and resolve their complaints where possible, reporting all incidents to Supervisor
• Maintain cleanliness of hostess station and surrounding areas, as well as of all menus
• Maintain good working relationship with own colleagues, and all other departments
• Correct preparation of all necessary operational material in the back office
• Learn safety, sanitation and hygiene policies
• Present check to guests and perform cashiering function if needed
• Effectively control guest flow in the restaurant ensuring maximum turnover
• Assist in carrying out quarterly, bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment
• Train waitstaff and bus staff in hostess standards
• 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
• Carry out any other duties as and when assigned by the Management of the Hotel
• Assist other Food & Beverage Outlets in their operations within peak times when needed
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