Hostess

23 hours ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hospitality Hire Full time R800 000 - R1 200 000 per year
Position: Restaurant Hostess – Exciting New Restaurant Opening
Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

A warm, welcoming and well-presented Restaurant Hostess with experience in premium, high-volume hospitality environments. Skilled in greeting guests, managing reservations, coordinating seating plans and creating a seamless, professional first impression. Calm, confident and guest-focused with strong communication skills and a passion for exceptional service.
Minimum Requirements
  • Matric or equivalent
  • Minimum 1–2 years hostess or front-of-house experience
  • Valid South African ID (no work permits)
  • Excellent personal presentation and communication skills
  • Strong organisational and multitasking ability
  • Experience with reservation systems advantageous
  • Ability to remain calm and professional during busy service periods
Core Skills
  • Warm guest greeting and professional first-contact service
  • Reservation management and waitlist coordination
  • Seating plans and table allocation
  • Guest flow management during peak hours
  • Clear communication with FOH and BOH
  • Handling guest enquiries, walk-ins, and special requests
  • Menu knowledge and upselling where appropriate
  • Maintaining entrance, podium and reception-area standards
  • Assisting with service setup and general FOH support
Experience Highlights
  • Welcomed and seated guests in a polished, professional manner
  • Managed reservations, waitlists and guest flow during busy periods
  • Handled guest enquiries and coordinated special requests
  • Maintained a clean, organised and stylish front-of-house area
  • Communicated effectively with service teams to ensure smooth operations
  • Supported the FOH team during peak times with guest assistance and coordination
Strengths
  • Friendly, confident and guest-focused
  • Excellent communication and personal presentation
  • Calm and organised under pressure
  • Professional, reliable and service-driven
Availability
Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

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