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Paradiso Burger & Cocktail Bar is looking for a confident, outgoing and well-presented Host/Hostess to join our team in the heart of Soho. As the first and last point of contact for our guests, you’ll set the tone for their entire experience. We’re looking for someone with great energy and personality who can deliver a warm welcome while confidently managing a busy restaurant door. Key responsibilities: • Welcoming and seating guests, • Managing reservations, walk-ins and waiting lists, • Organising the seating plan and supporting smooth table turns, • Answering telephone calls and guest enquiries, • Communicating bookings, special occasions and requests to the team, • Working closely with management and the floor team, • Keeping the entrance and reception area organised, • Creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere, • Ensuring every guest receives a friendly farewell We’re looking for someone who: • Is confident, friendly and naturally welcoming, • Has excellent communication and customer-service skills, • Remains calm and organised during busy services, • Enjoys interacting with guests and has a strong personality, • Takes pride in their appearance and professionalism, • Is reliable and works well as part of a team, • Is available to work evenings and weekends, • Has previous hosting or restaurant experience; reservations-system experience is an advantage What we offer: • Competitive hourly pay plus tronc, • Staff meals while working, • Employee discounts, • Training and development opportunities, • A fun, lively and supportive working environment, • Opportunities to progress within the company If you’re outgoing, passionate about hospitality and know how to make a brilliant first impression, we’d love to hear from you.

Door Host Overall earnings up to £15.70 per hour, dependent on experience. At Caravan, we share a love of mighty fine coffee, hand crafted good food and friendly vibes. Since 2010, we have built our award-winning restaurants and roastery as well as investing time, money and resources into initiatives that have a positive impact on the world around us. We believe in pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions, championing people, community, diversity, inclusion and sustainability. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to invite a fun, talented, prolific Door Host who knows how to kick things off with an awesome hello & can awe from the very first impression! We would love to hear from you if you're up for a new venture and a fresh start. It's an exciting time to join us as we're looking forward to expanding in the coming years, with new openings on the horizon To say thanks for choosing us, we also offer our Door Host and all teams: • Free meals & drinks when working, • Dining discount when visiting with family & friends., • Coffee discount, • Mental health and well-being support, • Financial health education and support, • Leadership training and development, • Birthday & Anniversary Treat - on your birthday and on your work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants, • Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally. What you'll be doing as a Caravan Door Host: • You'll be delivering our 'Caravan of Love' style of customer experience by working with the rest of the team, • You'll be the first point of contact to welcome our customers to enjoy our 'well-travelled' food and drink, which is inspired by flavours from our founders' native New Zealand, as well as their global travels., • You will be open to learning in order to develop your knowledge and skills, • You'll take ownership of your role and thrive in a busy restaurant Caravan Values We live by 4 core values. We expect our Host and all our teams to live, promote and role model these values at all times; 1. Caravan of Love, 2. No boundaries, 3. Well-travelled, 4. All welcome Sustainability • We expect our teams to support environmental stewardship targets and efficiency goals by following departmental environmental policies and monitoring own usage of vital resources such as energy, disposable goods, and food waste, to name a few. Diversity & Inclusion • All our teams must respect individual differences with regards to identity, national and cultural background, and level of experience in all interactions while at work, including with members of the public.

Big Mamma Group is an Italian restaurant company founded in 2015 by Tigrane Seydoux and Victor Lugger with one simple dream: changing people's lives with pizza. In the UK & Ireland, that dream lives in 9 restaurants across 4 cities: Gloria, Ave Mario,Circolo Popolare, Barbarella, Carlotta and Jacuzzi in London, Circolo Popolare in Manchester, La Bellezza in Birmingham, and Gloria in Dublin. This October, we're opening EDMONDO, right in the heart of Bank – our seventh, restaurant in London, and our very first in the City. Inspired by 1930s Milanese glamour, Edmondo will seat 200 guests across a series of jaw-dropping rooms, a huge central bar and three private dining spaces, with a menu built around towering XL focaccia, fresh pasta,langoustine risotto and the biggest steak selection the group has ever done. We're now looking for a passionate Host/Hostess to join our team! Your Mission As part of the Big Mamma Floor team, your mission will be to: • Greet and seat guests, allocate tables and accommodate walk-ins, • Master our bookings system and ensure every enquiry is managed efficiently, • Solve problems proactively when bookings or service don't go as planned, • Maintain cleanliness, organisation and health & safety standards across the floor, • Support your colleagues during service with a positive, friendly attitude, • Create memorable moments for guests with a warm, professional approach About You The ideal candidate can demonstrate: • Big smile and passion for Italian food, • High energy, proactive attitude and team spirit, • Excellent customer service and communication skills, • Knowledge of online booking systems ( SevenRooms is a bonus), • Previous experience as a Host/Hostess in a busy restaurant, • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends Our offer to you • Permanent, full-time role: £15.71/hour total package (base pay + tronc), • Daily staff meals served family-style, • 15% employee discount in all UK & Ireland restaurants, • £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend, T&Cs apply, • Mental health & wellbeing support, • Earned Wage Access - unlock your pay between paydays, • Regular training & career growth opportunities, • International mobility with opportunities to work across the group Big Mamma Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #joinbigmammauki #klaaryouk

Host - Lenny's - MJMK Restaurants KOL · Fonda · AngloThai · Luso · Casa do Frango · New Openings (2 Michelin stars, World's 50 Best Restaurants) £15.50 to £16.50 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, site based, WC2E, London Lenny's is a new pizzeria on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden, from Max Lewis and MJMK Restaurants. The result of Max's extensive travels to New Haven, Connecticut, it is built around pizzas that are crispy, chewy and charred, a revival of his much-loved pop-up now finding a permanent home in the heart of Covent Garden. We're building the opening team now. We're looking for a Host to be the first and last face guests see at Lenny's, setting the tone for every visit from the moment they walk through the door. You'll manage the welcome, the wait and the walk to the table with warmth and confidence. This role suits someone naturally warm, organised and calm under pressure, who enjoys being the face of a busy restaurant. You'll work closely with the Reception Manager to keep the book moving and the door running smoothly. This is a hands-on role for someone ready to help build something from the ground up. Key Responsibilities • Welcome every guest warmly and manage the flow of arrivals throughout service., • Manage the reservations book and walk-ins to make the best use of every table., • Seat guests promptly, keeping wait times clear and communicated., • Handle phone and online enquiries, bookings and cancellations., • Support the Guest Relations Manager with large parties and VIP requests., • Keep the entrance and waiting area tidy, welcoming and organised., • Say a genuine goodbye to every guest as they leave. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who loves being the face of a restaurant and thrives on making people feel welcome. You will bring: • A warm, confident manner and genuine enthusiasm for hospitality., • Experience working on a busy reception, host stand or front desk., • Confidence using reservations systems such as SevenRooms., • Excellent organisational skills and a calm head under pressure., • A sharp memory for names, faces and guest preferences., • Clear, friendly communication with guests and the wider team., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and festive periods. What We Offer • 50% team discount across all MJMK restaurants., • Up to £500 team referral bonus., • Opportunity to grow within one of London's most ambitious hospitality groups., • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year with us., • Extra day's holiday every year you're with us, up to 5 extra days., • Mental health and well-being assistance via Hospitality Action, offering free advice and counselling., • Enhanced pension contributions after 5 years with us., • Anniversary scheme reward for every year you're with us. About MJMK Restaurants MJMK Restaurants owns and operates a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin star and been named one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants. 2024 saw two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair, our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra, and AngloThai in Marylebone, a debut restaurant from husband-and-wife John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star. In the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named The Square Opening of the Year and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50. Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia, opened in September 2025. We're building ambitious restaurant brands with a focus on quality, creativity and guest experience, and we're just getting started.

Your Role: We are looking for an experienced and vigilant Door Host to join the host team. The Door Host is the first and last point of contact our guests face when visiting our venue. This role requires someone who is incredibly dynamic and who leaves a great first and last impression on every one of our guests. You will need to be vigilant at all times and highly organised during our very busy periods in directing our guests to the right restaurant/bar locations, informing the relevant restaurant host of who is arriving, and ensuring the operation runs smoothly. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a secure and safe environment for both staff and guests. This role requires excellent observational skills, the ability to handle conflict, and a commitment to upholding safety protocols. The Door Host will play a crucial role in ensuring our guests' satisfaction. Your Rewards: As a Door Host, we don’t just give you a job you love; we like to reward you for all your commitment and dedication at work. These benefits include: • 50% Discount on food and drink for up to 6 people to use in SUSHISAMBA® or Duck & Waffle restaurants, • 28 days’ holiday allowance, • Complimentary breakfast and dinner during shifts, • 'Refer-a-friend’ cash incentive scheme, • Employee of the month rewards, • Internal Training and career development, • Pension Scheme – including employer contributions, • Yearly Staff award ceremony and party Your Requirements: As a Door Host, we would love you to have: • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, • Previous experience as a Host in a similar venue, • Availability to work 5 days a week between (Monday - Sunday), • Good communication skills and passion for the hospitality industry, • A professional appearance, as you are the first impression of the restaurant, • Ability to multi-task and follow directions, • Flexibility in scheduling strongly preferred, • Activating everything that you do with passion Your Restaurant: SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavours, the finest ingredients and artful presentations. SUSHISAMBA is operated by Sushi Samba Group, which oversees locations in Las Vegas, London, Edinburgh, Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Bahrain & Singapore.

Please note this position is for an OVERNIGHT Host/Hostess, working hours between 19:00~00:00, until 07:00 AM the next day. Our Duck & Waffle team is looking for an experienced OVERNIGHT Host/Hostess to join the family. Service is always at the forefront, so you must be exceptionally welcoming, dynamic and friendly. Our guests choose us for a memorable experience, and you will make each experience extra special. Benefits include: • Highly competitive salary, • 50% Discount on food and drink for up to 6 people to use in Duck & Waffle or SUSHISAMBA® restaurants, • 28-day holiday allowance, • Complimentary breakfast and dinner during shifts, • 'Refer-a-friend’ cash incentive scheme, • Employee of the Month rewards, • Internal Training and career development, • Pension Scheme – including employer contributions, • Yearly Staff party Your Requirements: The OVERNIGHT Host/Hostess is responsible for ensuring a friendly welcome, a departure greeting and the seating of all guests. The Host/Hostess also answers phones politely and promptly with appropriate scripting and records all reservations into the reservation system. The Host/Hostess plays an integral part in the flow and pace of our dining service. As an OVERNIGHT Host/Hostess, we would love you to have: • Experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment, • Availability to work evenings, weekends and most holidays, • Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills, • Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas, • Exceptional attention to detail, • Must have a professional and well-groomed appearance, as he/she is the first impression of the restaurant, • Ability to multitask and follow directions, • Flexibility in scheduling is strongly preferred Salary: starting at £16.00 per hour Schedule: Full-time Location: 110 Bishopsgate - EC2N 4AY