A Hostess \(Pool & Beach\) with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is responsible for delivering an exceptional first impression by warmly welcoming guests, coordinating seating arrangements, and ensuring a seamless dining experience within the hotel’s pool and beach food & beverage venues\. **What will I be doing** As a Hostess \(Pool & Beach\), you will be responsible for greeting guests, managing reservations and seating flow, and supporting smooth operations within the pool and beach dining areas\. You will uphold the highest standards of luxury hospitality, ensuring comfort, efficiency, and personalized service\. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: + Welcome all guests with warmth and professionalism, escorting them to their allocated tables, loungers, or cabanas in accordance with outlet standards\. + Coordinate seating arrangements in collaboration with the service team to optimize guest flow and comfort in both poolside and beachfront settings + Manage reservations, walk\-ins, and waiting lists efficiently, ensuring accurate recording of guest details, preferences, and special requests + Answer telephone calls and respond to guest enquiries in accordance with hotel telephone etiquette and SOPs + Maintain and update the reservation system or logbook throughout each service period + Provide guests with menus and relevant outlet information, demonstrating strong knowledge of food, beverage, and promotional offerings + Communicate guest arrivals, preferences, and VIP information promptly to the service team + Ensure the hostess desk and surrounding reception area remain organized, presentable, and fully prepared prior to service + Support guest experience by anticipating needs, providing directions within the pool and beach areas, and addressing requests promptly + Maintain awareness of hotel health, safety, and hygiene standards, including pool and beach operational guidelines + Ensure all required materials \(menus, reservation records, stationery, communication tools\) are prepared and well maintained + Uphold the brand’s luxury service standards, grooming expectations, and professional conduct at all times\. **What are we looking for** A Hostess serving Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is always working on behalf of our guests and working with other team members\. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow: + Previous guest service experience in a luxury hotel, beach club, or upscale food & beverage environment + A warm personality, professional demeanor, and immaculate grooming standards suitable for a luxury pool and beach setting + Ability to anticipate guest needs and respond attentively to a diverse and international clientele + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Ability to remain composed and service\-focused in a dynamic outdoor environment + Accountable, reliable, and resilient in a fast\-paced service setting + Committed to delivering consistently high levels of guest satisfaction + Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: + Previous international experience + Familiarity with poolside and beachfront service operations + Passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service **What will it be like to work for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts** Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalized attention of True Waldorf Service that creates a singular experience\. If you understand the value of personalized attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of customer service, you may just be the person we are looking for\! **Job:** _Food and Beverage_ **Title:** _Hostess \(Pool & Beach\) | Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah_ **Location:** _null_ **Requisition ID:** _HOT0CBGF_ **EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**