Overview
We are hiring energetic, passionate, and experienced hospitality professionals for the position of Hostess at The Leela Palace Jaipur.
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 Host/Hostess or Waiter/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
About The Leela Palace Jaipur
Located in Jaipur, The Leela Palace Jaipur is 5 mi from Seesh Mahal and offers facilities like fitness center, swimming pool, 24-hour front desk and tour desk. Dry-cleaning, laundry and ironing services are available. The property provides on-site parking and free WiFi access in the public areas.
All air-conditioned rooms boast a 49 inch LED TV, tea and coffee making facilities and 4 fixture bathrooms. The room comes with mini-bar, iPod docking station and safety deposit box. 24-hour in-room dining is available.
The Leela Palace Jaipur offers a variety of experiences, from express treatments to full-service indulgences. The treatments are tailored to your unique needs, and focus on delivering four distinctive benefits — Calm, Indulge, Invigorate and Renew.
Sukh Mahal is an all-day dining restaurant serving international and local cuisine with an interactive live kitchen concept to suit every palate. Architecturally inspired from the Sheesh Mahal at Amer Fort in Jaipur, Mohan Mahal is lit up only with candles and its mirror décor lends an atmosphere of refined elegance. Jharokha is a perfect combination of a lounge and bar offering array of coffees and cocktails
Overlooking the Aravalli Hills, Hawa Mahal, the rooftop restaurant offers a distinctive ‘Under the Stars’ dining experience. It is an ideal place to enjoy the weather and scrumptious grills along with your family and friends.
Jaigarh Fort is 5.6 mi from The Leela Palace Jaipur, while Jalmahal is 7.5 mi from the property. Jaipur International Airport is 18 mi away.