Event Hostesses and Hosts

Jobs from Joby

Location: Nairobi

Job type: Contract

Industry: Hospitality

Role type: Host/Hostess, Event Staff

About this role

We are polished, articulate, and experienced female and male Event Hosts and Hostesses to manage guest relations and floor operations for upcoming corporate galas, brand activations, conferences, and high-profile private events. As the face of the event, you will ensure a seamless, warm, and professional experience for attendees, VIPs, and organizers from arrival to departure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Guest Reception & Check-In: Warmly welcome attendees, manage registration desks, verify tickets or guest lists, and issue name badges or event passes smoothly.
  • VIP & Hospitality Management: Escort guests, sponsors, and speakers to designated seating areas, holding rooms, or stages with high etiquette and attention to detail.
  • Information & Flow Control: Guide attendees through the venue, provide accurate information regarding the event schedule, amenities, and seating, and maintain smooth crowd flow.
  • Event & Backstage Support: Assist event coordinators with mic handoffs, Q&A management, award presentations, gift bag distribution, and stage logistics.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Prior Experience: Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience as an event host/hostess, usher, brand ambassador, or front-of-house coordinator (corporate, lifestyle, or hospitality sector).
  • Communication & Demeanor: Flawless verbal communication in English and Swahili; highly approachable, energetic, and poised under pressure.
  • Professional Appearance: Impeccably groomed with strong attention to personal presentation and professional etiquette.
  • Problem-Solving & Agility: Quick thinker capable of handling guest inquiries, unexpected schedule shifts, or crowd bottlenecks with composure.
  • Punctuality & Reliability: Strong commitment to exact call times and full-day event schedules

How to apply

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