Hospitality

Hostess At Mgallery Hotel Collection

MGallery Hotel Collection·Kenya, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
Hospitalityentry-levelFull TimeOnsite
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At MGallery, we believe in the power of each moment, from the spectacular sunrise to the stolen glances. Our hotels are more than just a collection of unique destinationsthey are a tapestry of stories, culture, and local essence, woven together to create a distinct hospitality experience. Since 2008, MGallery has been dedicated to building a diverse Hostess Main Duties: Maintain complete knowledge of: Dining room layout, table/seat/section numbers, proper table setups, room capacity, hours of operation, price range and dress code Restaurant reservation procedures Daily house count, arrivals, departures, VIP’s o Scheduled in-house group activities, locations and times All department policies / service procedures Answer telephone within 3 rings, using correct salutations and telephone etiquette. Take record and confirm restaurant reservations / cancellations in accordance with departmental standards. Communicate reservation or cancellation changes to management as they arise throughout the shift. Monitor the preparation of own assignments, ensuring compliance to departmental standards. Ensure that all menu’s, check folders are cleaned and in sufficient quantity. Ensure that the hostess stand is cleaned and organized. Review the Reservation book, pre-assign designated tables and follow up on all special requests. Greet the guests at the entrance of the restaurant. Seat Guest accordingly to floor plan / being fair to each waiter. Show guests their table which has been designated to them Ensure that the guests are pleased with their table. Present the open menu to the guest. Ensure that the tables are set to the best service of the guest. Anticipate heavy business times and organize procedures to handle waiting lines. Anticipate guests needs, respond to them promptly and acknowledge guest, however busy and whatever time of the day. Maintain positive guest relations at all times. Be familiar with hotel services / activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately. Handle guest complaints following instant pacification procedures and insuring guest satisfaction. Monitor guests’ reactions and confer frequently with management to ensure guest satisfaction. Qualifications Your experience and skills include: Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team Don't Keep Share!: WhatsApp Tweet

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Company

MGallery Hotel Collection

Location

Kenya, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

Not specified

Created

August 1, 2026

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