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Job description / Role

Company description

La Cigale Hotel managed by Accor is a prestigious five-star luxury hotel situated in the dynamic center of Doha, Qatar. Recognized as a prominent landmark for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers 225 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, nine exceptional dining and entertainment outlets—including two nightlife venues and outdoor seating areas—two modern ballrooms, a 490 sqm gymnasium, a 20-meter indoor swimming pool, and a full-service deluxe spa. Designed as an urban sanctuary, La Cigale blends contemporary sophistication with world-class hospitality. Conveniently located in central Doha, the hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Al Sadd Metro Station and a 30-minute drive from Hamad International Airport, offering seamless access to the city's commercial and cultural hubs. As part of Accor, a global leader in hospitality, La Cigale Hotel is committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences while fostering an inclusive and growth-driven environment for its team.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our corporate social responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!

Job description

Reporting to the Outlet Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure the day to day operation is smooth in the restaurant
• Assist the leadership team of the restaurant in achieving high guest satisfaction
• Guide and lead the server in the restaurant
• Perform the duties of supervisor on regular basis
• Provide a friendly and personalized welcome for guests
• Offer attentive service and adapt to any constraints guests may have
• Heed any remarks made by guests and ensure follow-up
• Establish good relations with guests, offering advice and fostering customer loyalty
• Complete the following tasks:
  • Prepare the welcome desk and seat allocation. Take the reservations and maintain reservation book
  • Welcome guests and provide the best seats available
  • Clean and tidy the restaurant and preparation after closing
  • Before every work shift, find out about dish composition and any shortages
  • Organize work to suit fluctuations in numbers, events, and guests
  • Ensure the equipment used remains in good condition

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous service experience is an asset
• Good command of written and spoken English communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities are essential
• Guest-oriented, service-minded, and attention to quality
• Sales acumen
• Dynamic
• Good presentation
• Thorough and organized approach
• Creative
• Knowledge about point of sale system is an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible and reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remain calm and courteous at all times

Additional information

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

Do what you love, care for the world; dare to challenge the status quo!

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.