Host/Hostess
Job Summary
The Host/Hostess is responsible for welcoming guests, managing table reservations, and ensuring a professional arrival experience. This role requires coordinating with the service team to maintain seating efficiency while providing high-quality customer service. The ideal candidate must be friendly, organized, and capable of working in a fast-paced F&B environment.
Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome guests
- Manage reservations and seating
- Handle phone inquiries
- Monitor restaurant entrance area
- Coordinate with service and kitchen teams
Required Skills
- SPM or equivalent
- Strong communication skills
- Customer service oriented
- Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and basic English
- Ability to work shifts and weekends
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Welcome and greet guests with a warm, friendly, and professional attitude.
- Manage table reservations and maintain the seating list.
- Escort guests to their tables and ensure a pleasant arrival experience.
- Coordinate table assignments with the service team to maximize seating efficiency.
- Provide guests with menus and explain promotions or special offers when required.
- Handle guest inquiries, waiting lists, and special requests professionally.
- Answer incoming phone calls related to reservations and customer enquiries.
- Monitor the restaurant entrance and waiting area to ensure it is clean, organized, and welcoming.
- Communicate effectively with the kitchen and service team regarding guest flow and seating arrangements.
- Assist in resolving guest concerns or direct them to the Restaurant Manager when necessary.
- Ensure excellent customer service and create a positive first and last impression for every guest.
- Follow company SOPs, hygiene standards, and grooming policies at all times.
- Perform other front-of-house duties assigned by the Restaurant Manager.
Requirements:
- Malaysian citizen.
- Minimum SPM or equivalent qualification.
- Previous experience as a Hostess, Receptionist, or in the F&B industry is an advantage.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and basic English.
- Friendly, confident, and customer-oriented personality.
- Well-groomed with a professional appearance.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work on shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
- Positive attitude, responsible, and willing to learn.