Head Hostess – Metafoodies Group, Dubai

Metafoodies Group, the Dubai-based hospitality collective behind Bisou, ALBA Restaurant, ALBA Street, and Himitsu, is hiring a polished, confident Head Hostess to lead the guest welcome experience. As the first point of contact, you’ll set the tone for every visit — managing reservations, coordinating seating flow, and ensuring guests feel looked after from the moment they arrive. You’ll also guide and train junior hostesses, working closely with Floor Supervisors to keep service seamless across busy shifts. This role suits someone with genuine hospitality flair, strong organizational skills, and experience in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment who’s ready to take on more responsibility within a growing restaurant group.

Department: Front of House | Location: Downtown Dubai & Dubai Mall, UAE | Type: Full Time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and manage the reservation book and seating flow.
• Coordinate with Floor Supervisors and servers to optimize table allocation.
• Handle guest inquiries, waitlists, and special requests with poise.
• Maintain the front-of-house entrance and waiting area presentation standards.
• Train and guide junior hostesses on floor plans and reservation systems.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a hostess or in guest relations, ideally in a supervisory capacity.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with reservation platforms (e.g. SevenRooms, OpenTable) is an advantage.
• Calm, composed manner when managing high guest volumes or walk-ins.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a strong plus.

About Metafoodies Group

Metafoodies Group is a Dubai-born hospitality company founded by Alexey Smirnov, Anna Smirnova, and Vladimir Chistyakov, dedicated to creating unique, boundary-pushing dining experiences. Its portfolio spans Bisou, ALBA Restaurant, ALBA Street, and Himitsu — four concepts known for blending cultures and cuisines rather than sticking to one tradition. The group places a strong emphasis on mentorship, education, and investing in its people.

Benefits

• Work across some of Dubai’s most distinctive and recognized restaurant brands.
• Opportunities to cross-train and grow across multiple concepts within the group.
• A creative, fast-paced environment built on mentorship and staff development.
• Competitive salary package in line with Dubai’s hospitality industry standards.
• Be part of a close-knit team shaping Downtown Dubai’s culinary scene.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send their CV to hr@metafoodiesgroup.com, with “Head Hostess” in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by the Metafoodies Group hiring team for an interview.

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