Saks Global Restaurant Host
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
About %s
A leading luxury hospitality brand or fine‑dining restaurant with an emphasis on immaculate service and refined guest experience. Operates within the upscale hospitality sector and typically forms part of an international hotel or gastronomy group, offering exacting standards, bespoke guest relations and opportunities to work alongside experienced culinary and service teams.
Leading luxury hospitality brand — Paris: Restaurant Host. Manage reservations, greet and seat guests, and ensure exceptional front‑of‑house service in a fine‑dining setting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome and seat guests with poise; manage the flow of the dining room to optimise table turns while preserving service standards.
- Operate and maintain reservations and table‑management systems; own the waitlist and seating plan during service periods.
- Answer inbound reservation and guest enquiries via phone and email; confirm bookings and process special requests or dietary notes.
- Coordinate closely with servers, back‑of‑house and management to communicate table readiness, VIP arrivals and service timings.
- Maintain accurate guest records and preferences in the CRM; identify and action opportunities for personalised service.
- Resolve guest concerns calmly and efficiently, escalating to management when appropriate to protect the guest experience.
- Perform opening and closing duties for the host station and ensure public areas remain immaculate and presentation‑ready.
Qualifications
- Polished interpersonal presence and exceptional telephone etiquette.
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced dining environment.
- Experience in upscale, fine‑dining or luxury hospitality settings preferred.
- Basic numeracy and cash/booking reconciliation skills; attention to detail for reservation accuracy.
- Comfort standing for extended periods and performing light physical tasks when required.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1+ years in front‑of‑house roles within fine‑dining restaurants, luxury hotels or high‑end hospitality environments; demonstrable experience managing reservations and seating in busy services is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; hospitality or customer‑service certification is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace culture centres on consummate professionalism, teamwork and meticulous attention to detail. Staff are expected to deliver discreet, personalised service and to collaborate closely with culinary and service colleagues to create memorable guest experiences.
About %s
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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