International City Restaurant jobs in Dubai

Fundamental Hospitality is looking to hire an experienced Restaurant Reservations Agent (Part-time) to join our team at Central Reservations in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused and highly organized individual who enjoys delivering exceptional guest experiences while supporting multiple award-winning restaurant concepts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage reservations across the group's portfolio of restaurants via phone, email, and online booking platforms
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest enquiries
• Accurately process, modify, and confirm reservations
• Maintain up-to-date reservation records and guest preferences
• Coordinate with restaurant teams to ensure smooth guest arrivals and efficient table management
• Handle special requests and provide guests with accurate information regarding venues, operating hours, and policies
• Maximize booking opportunities while maintaining exceptional customer service standards
• Ensure all reservation systems are updated accurately and consistently
• Support the team with administrative tasks related to reservations when required

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Employee discounts across our portfolio of premium venues
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth within the company
• 6-month contract, flexible part-time schedule (25 hours per week)
• Meals provided while on duty
• The opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic hospitality group

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; additional foreign language would be advantageous
• Strong telephone etiquette and a professional, guest-focused approach
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable using reservation platforms (SevenRooms) and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Currently based in Dubai and hold a valid UAE residence visa (own visa)

Who are we?

Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE born company that unifies the regions leading lifestyle concepts. As an international ecosystem of hospitality brands, the group develops elevated, home-grown concepts that showcase the quality and innovation of the region, whilst exporting them to key cosmopolitan cities around the world. Fundamental Hospitality delivers lifestyle brands reimagined, where a creative approach to concept development leads to a dynamic experience in each and every venue. The group has played a fundamental role in the expansion of brands from the UAE to the world, where we understand the essential elements needed to execute experience driven lifestyle concepts on an international scale. The collection of brands within the portfolio include globally acclaimed concepts Gaia, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises, Scalini Dubai, Scalini Riyadh, Cipriani Dubai, and Cipriani Dolci UAE. Fundamental Hospitality owns and operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with ongoing expansion of the group’s concepts into the GCC, Europe, UK, and USA. Dubai will further see the launch of new home grown concepts as Fundamental Hospitality continues to cement itself as the leading innovator in the hospitality industry.

Website: http://www.fundamentalhospitality.com