Restaurant Hostess

Swahili Beach is hiring for the Restaurant Hostess position in Nairobi. This is a full time role. Qualification level: Diploma. Hospitality Jobs, Swahili Beach Resort Jobs. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

Full-time role in Diani, Kwale.

Swahili Beach Resort invites applications from polished, confident, service-driven hospitality professionals for the Restaurant Hostess position.

The Restaurant Hostess will be the face of the restaurant, ensuring every guest receives a warm, personalised, seamless dining experience.

The role also involves coordinating restaurant reservations, overseeing the service team and ensuring effective communication across restaurant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver a warm, personalised and professional welcome to all restaurant guests.
• Manage reservations, walk-in guests, seating arrangements and table allocations.
• Coordinate and guide waiters to maintain exceptional service standards and efficient restaurant operations.
• Liaise with the Reservations, Guest Relations and Culinary teams on VIP arrivals, special bookings and guest preferences.
• Coordinate special dining arrangements, birthday celebrations, cake orders, children’s meals and dietary requirements.
• Prepare daily guest lists, meal-plan allocations and pre-service team briefings.

Requirements

• The Restaurant Hostess manages dining reservations, guest reception, and service coordination, requiring a Diploma/Certificate in Hospitality Management and proven experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel.
• We are looking for an exceptional individual with a passion…

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