Head Hostess

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences is a luxury lifestyle 5-star city hotel which belongs to Ennismore under the wider Accor group umbrella.

Boasting 946 units, with 254 uniquely designed hotel rooms, 321 hotel apartments and 371 Branded Residences, spread over 75 floors, SLS Dubai is one of the tallest hotels and residences in the region.

A wondrous and striking landmark in Downtown District, designed by the award- winning architects Aedas and interior designer Paul Bishop, the SLS Dubai is a unique cabinet of curiosities that never ceases to delight.

• To be accountable for the smooth operation of each reservation and reception shift
• Maximizing revenue opportunities
• Consistently exceed guest expectations
• Develop a motivated and high performing team, committed to delivering clear goals
• Develop a positive, direct and open relationship with all colleagues
• Management and ownership of LPM’s customer relationship initiatives
• To conduct on the job as well as off the job training for the reception team
• To maintain a good presentable composure on the floor at all times
• Support delivery of menu implementation timetable
• Support timely administration of correspondence
• To manage the scheduling of employees in line with varying business levels in order to maximize productivity and minimize payroll costs
• Proactive in highlighting recruitment needs and actively involved in the selection process
• Create user-friendly organized filing systems
• Develop and agree with the General Manager, a calendar of training requirements
• Delivery of a consistent and effective appraisal process
• Identify development needs and opportunities within the department
• Ensure all members of the team, receive, understand and sign their job description
• Pro-active in updating self and colleagues on relevant systems
• Deliver departmental standards of performance and presentation
• Stimulate change, challenge assumption and ways of working to move the business forward
• Develop a positive and direct relationship with all colleagues
• Within the department, instill a culture of pride, ownership and desire to exceed expectation
• Ensure each shift is reviewed and handovers/briefings are carried out
• To liaise with the kitchen and restaurant to enable the delivery of seamless customer service

• Leadership skills
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to establish a good rapport with guests
• Possess full knowledge of restaurant’s seating/table plan
• Computer knowledge (Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Hotel Restaurant Management graduate
• 1 year Hotel / Restaurant experience in F&B