Hostess/ Stewardess

Job Description – Hostess / Stewardess (F&B)

Location: Canvas, Chamiers Road, Alwarpet, Chennai

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a well-groomed, customer-focused Hostess/Stewardess to be the face of Canvas and provide a warm, professional welcome to our guests. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a pleasant personality, and the ability to create a memorable guest experience while coordinating with the service team.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests with warmth, ensuring they feel valued and comfortable.
• Manage reservations and seating efficiently to maximize guest satisfaction and table turnover.
• Escort guests to tables and present menus.
• Maintain the flow of service by coordinating with captains, servers, and bartenders.
• Provide information about the menu, specials, and promotions.
• Handle guest inquiries, complaints, and feedback with professionalism.
• Ensure cleanliness and presentation standards are maintained in the reception and dining areas.
• Assist with upselling food & beverage items where appropriate.
• Support the service team with operational needs during peak hours.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a hostess/stewardess in a restaurant, café, or upscale F&B outlet preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Tamil/Hindi proficiency is a plus).
• Pleasing personality with confident body language.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Graduate / Diploma in Hotel Management or related field (preferred but not mandatory).
• Freshers with exceptional communication and personality may also apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Staff meals, accommodation and uniforms provided.
• Training and career growth opportunities within the F&B division.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹17,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• Host/hostess: 2 years (Preferred)