Head Hostess - Kuwait
Career Land Center · الرياض
Posted Oct 4, 2026Source: indeed
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Job description
Career Land Center is hiring an experienced **Head Hostess** for **an F\&B company in Kuwait** .
We are looking for a polished, confident, and guest\-focused hospitality professional who can lead the hostess team, manage reservations and table allocation, and ensure every guest receives a warm, professional, and seamless welcome experience. The Head Hostess will support smooth front\-of\-house operations and maintain high standards of guest engagement, presentation, and service flow.
#### **Key Responsibilities**
* Welcome and greet guests warmly and professionally upon arrival.
* Manage guest arrivals, seating, waiting lists, and departures efficiently.
* Ensure guests receive excellent service from the moment they enter the restaurant.
* Handle guest requests, feedback, and minor concerns professionally and promptly.
* Maintain a high standard of hospitality, guest satisfaction, and restaurant image.
* Manage daily reservations, bookings, walk\-ins, VIP guests, and special requests.
* Maintain accurate reservation records and monitor table availability.
* Coordinate table allocation according to reservations, guest preferences, and restaurant capacity.
* Manage waiting lists during busy periods and communicate estimated waiting times clearly.
* Monitor table turnover and coordinate with the service team to optimize seating.
* Lead, guide, and support hostesses during daily operations.
* Conduct briefings and communicate important reservations, VIP guests, events, and special requirements.
* Train hostess team members on guest service, telephone etiquette, reservation procedures, and restaurant standards.
* Monitor hostess grooming, appearance, punctuality, and professional conduct.
* Coordinate closely with the Restaurant Manager, Reception Manager, service team, kitchen, and management team to ensure smooth operations.
#### **Requirements**
* Previous experience as a Head Hostess, Senior Hostess, Hostess Supervisor, or similar front\-of\-house role.
* Strong experience in restaurants, cafés, hospitality groups, or F\&B operations.
* Experience supporting or leading a hostess team is required.
* Good knowledge of reservations, table management, guest flow, and waiting\-list handling.
* Excellent customer\-service, communication, and guest\-relations skills.
* Confident, presentable, and able to create a strong first impression.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
* Professional appearance, positive attitude, and strong attention to detail.
* Experience with reservation systems is an advantage.
* International hospitality experience is an advantage.
* Willingness to relocate to Kuwait.
#### **Benefits**
* Competitive salary package
* Transportation provided
* Medical insurance
* Paid annual leave
* Airfare/flight benefits according to employment terms
* Employment visa/work permit support
* Relocation support according to employer policy
* Other benefits included in the employment package
* Opportunity to work with a large hospitality group in Kuwait
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