Restaurant Hostess - Jumeirah Capri Palace
Italy, Campania, Anacapri
Hospitality / Tourism / Travel
Food and Beverage / Hospitality
Date of last update: 18/05/2026 2026-08-18
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a Restaurant Hostess to join the 2026 summer season at Jumeirah Capri Palace. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:
- Greet guests warmly and engage in friendly conversation to ensure they feel comfortable and welcome upon arrival.
- Schedule dining reservations and coordinate special services or occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays, following Restaurant Reservations SOP.
- Use the F&B Enquiry/Booking checklist to handle restaurant enquiries and bookings efficiently, maintaining high standards.
- Escort guests to their tables, share names with relevant staff, match the dining pace, and present menus promptly after seating.
- Familiarize with the menu and signature dishes to answer guest queries, describe Chef specials, and recommend food and beverage pairings.
- Provide personalized attention to VIP and regular guests/residents, maintaining knowledge of their preferences, allergies, seating choices, and privacy needs.
- Anticipate and fulfill guest needs accurately, including those with special requirements, delivering service that exceeds expectations while adhering to Heart of Jumeirah standards.
- Follow strict confidentiality protocols to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all guests.
- Stay informed about in-house services, destination dining themes, local information, and assist guests accordingly with their enquiries.
- Answer phones promptly using standard scripts, maintain guest history and data accurately, complete checklists, assist in inventories, attend training sessions and meetings regularly, promptly handle complaints, and adhere to departmental policies, HSE processes, SOPs, grooming standards, and Jumeirah's service excellence standards.

