The posting
1. Job Purpose
To welcome and greet guests in a warm, professional, and friendly manner, manage table reservations and guest seating arrangements, and ensure an exceptional guest experience that reflects the restaurant's service standards and brand image.
2. Key Responsibilities
- Welcome and greet guests with a warm smile and professional attitude upon arrival.
- Manage guest seating arrangements in coordination with the service team.
- Handle telephone and online reservations, including confirmations and follow-ups.
- Respond to guest inquiries regarding the menu, prices, services, and operating hours.
- Manage the waiting list and communicate estimated waiting times to guests.
- Handle special requests, celebrations, and guest preferences in coordination with the relevant departments.
- Handle guest complaints and feedback professionally, resolving issues when possible or escalating them to management.
- Maintain continuous communication with the Restaurant Manager and service team to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensure the reception area is clean, organized, and presentable at all times.
- Maintain accurate reservation records and guest information.
- Ensure guests leave with a positive impression by thanking and bidding them farewell.
- Follow restaurant policies, procedures, and guest service standards.
3. Qualifications & Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; higher education is preferred.
- Previous experience in reception or customer service, preferably in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in Arabic; English proficiency is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of reservation systems and Point of Sale (POS) systems.
- Professional appearance and excellent personal presentation.
- Ability to work under pressure and during peak business hours.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
4. Required Skills & Competencies
- Excellent hospitality and guest service skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Professional attitude and positive personality.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
5. Key Performance Indicators
- Guest satisfaction with the reception experience.
- Accuracy of reservations and seating arrangements.
- Guest waiting time and seating efficiency.
- Number of complaints related to reception services.
- Compliance with grooming and professional standards.
- Effective coordination with the restaurant operations team.
6. Authority & Responsibilities
- Organize and coordinate guest seating according to table availability.
- Manage and confirm guest reservations.
- Coordinate special guest requests with the relevant departments.
- Escalate guest complaints and operational issues to the Restaurant Manager.
- Maintain confidentiality of guest information and reservation records.



