Overview
We, Taj Lands End, Mumbai, are hiring energetic, passionate, and experienced female candidates for the position of Hostess.
Duties and Responsibilities of Hostess:
- Welcome guests to the venue
- Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
- Manage reservations
- Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas
- Provide menus and announce Waiter/Waitress’s name
- Greet customers upon their departure
- Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options
- Maintain a clean reception area
- Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g. children, elderly)
- Answer incoming calls and address customers’ queries
- Assist wait staff as needed
Requirements and skills
- Previous work experience as a Hostess or Waitress
- Understanding of restaurant etiquette
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations
- Experience in managing reservations
- Demonstrable customer-service skills
- Excellent communication skills (via phone and in-person)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to monitor the entire dining and bar area
- Availability to work in shifts as needed
- Good physical condition to walk and stand during an entire shift
- High school diploma; hospitality certification is a plus
About Taj Lands End, Mumbai
With a view overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Bandra Worli Sea Link, Taj Lands End, Mumbai is a luxury hotel, located in the midst of the pulsating life of Bandra. Its close proximity to the airport, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Lower Parel, Andheri and Worli business districts, our hotel in Bandra makes it an ideal choice for business as well as leisure travelers. The hotel boasts of the city’s finest accommodations, dining experiences and elegant conferencing and banquet facilities. Although contemporary, it reflects India’s warm and heartfelt tradition in hospitality.
Ensconced within this luxury hotel in Mumbai, you could choose to overlook that you are at the nerve-centre of a thriving metropolis. Redefining style and comfort, our all-encompassing rooms and suites offer spectacular views of the majestic Arabian Sea. Be pampered by our world-renowned butlers and enjoy sumptuous in-room dining experiences, curated to perfection.
Food connoisseurs from all over the world favour the collection of fine-dining restaurants in Mumbai at Taj Lands End, be it the signature Indian cuisine at Masala Bay, skillfully designed cocktails at the House of Nomad or the flavours of authentic Sichuan and Cantonese specialties at Ming Yang. Our popular all-day-dining restaurant, Vista serves a medley of flavours from the world-over and is renowned for its delectable Sunday Brunch. Situated at the very heart of Taj Lands End, the effervescent Atrium Bar and Lounge plays host to informal business as well as social meetings with equal élan. Open only to residents, the Tropics Bar, offers summery afternoons by the poolside reminiscent of a lush island paradise.
The craft of our master chefs and impeccable service perfectly complement the ultimate location, amenities, beautifully landscaped seaside and poolside lawns, and large selection of grand banquet halls of this landmark hotel. This makes Taj Lands End the preferred venue for your business conferences and dream wedding celebrations in Mumbai.
Taj Lands End has a fully equipped health club and a state-of-the-art salon. Guests can also enjoy a beautiful blend of rejuvenating massages and signature treatments rooted in Indian Aromatherapies at the renowned Jiva Spa. A visit to the sauna room and yoga sessions complements the experience.