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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.

Host Candidate Requirements: • Warm, welcoming, and confident personality with a passion for delivering outstanding guest service, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage reservations, walk-ins, and guest flow efficiently, • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, maintaining a friendly and professional tone at all times, • Able to handle guest inquiries, special requests, and feedback with grace and discretion, • Calm under pressure, especially during busy service periods or when managing wait times, • Strong understanding of hospitality standards and commitment to best-in-class guest experiences, • Willing to learn and confidently speak about the menu, ingredients, and the story behind our dishes, • Comfortable liaising between guests, the kitchen, and the dining room team to ensure seamless coordination, • Detail-oriented and proactive in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in public areas (toilets, entrance, outside areas), • Experience managing bookings across phone, online systems, and in person, • Confident in handling large groups and VIPs with personalised attention and care, • Responsible for completing opening and closing duties, including daily checklists, • Enthusiastic about team culture and actively contributes to team briefings and service improvements, • Experience in a Host/Receptionist or front-of-house role within a quality-driven restaurant, • Familiarity with guest preference tracking or experience with guest database systems is a plus What We Offer Our Host: • 50% discount across all MJMK restaurants, • £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend, • Opportunity to develop your career growth with MJMK Restaurants, • Mental health & well-being support with Hospitality Action who can offer free advice and counselling if you're struggling at work or at home., • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us, • Extra day's holiday every year you're with us, up to 33 days, • Enhanced pension plan after 5 years with us About Casa Our journey began in 2018 with the launch of Casa do Frango in London Bridge – a Portuguese grill concept inspired by Marco's Portuguese heritage and fond memories of his upbringing in Southern Portugal. Offering a menu of fresh, wood charcoal-grilled dishes in a warm atmosphere, it quickly became a local favourite. Building on this success, we were fortunate to be able to expand Casa to the neighbourhoods of Mayfair (2022) and Victoria (2023). We're looking for a Host to join our team at Casa Victoria where you will play a key role in delivering exceptional food and contributing to deliver outstanding guest experiences. The site welcomes around 1500 guest each week, a 155-cover dinning space split into two floors, including a spacious mezzanine with its own bar and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the street and restaurant below. The site also features a comfortable terrace, perfect for summer, accommodating up to 64 guests. We are passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests and nurturing a positive, energetic work environment for our team. After winning Disruptor Brand at the 2023 Peach 20/20 Hero & Icon Awards and Emerging Concept at the MCA Hospitality Awards 2023, there's never been a better time to join us. With our expansion continuing in 2025, career progression opportunities are endless. About MJMK Restaurants MJMK Restaurants own and operate 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 fine dining restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin Star, named No. 17 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list. In 2022, we launched Lisboeta, a premium restaurant in Fitzrovia with renowned Portuguese chef patron Nuno Mendes. 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 7thin the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50 and Lisboeta at 93rd place.

Job Ref: COL1275 Branch: Hyde Park Location: Hyde Park Salary/Benefits: £15.50 Per Hour Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 48 Posted date: 01/10/2026 Closing date: 01/11/2026 Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand, proudly serving London's iconic green spaces. Our cafés are bustling community hubs, offering exceptional coffee, fresh food, and warm hospitality. We're looking for an Assistant Operations Manager to play a key role in daily operations, supporting management and the teams working across our stunning locations throughout the Central London Royal Parks. Working alongside the General Operations Manager, our Assistant Operations Managers strive for success. With 30 million visitors annually to our parks, sales aren't guaranteed. Your forward-thinking approach to capturing every sale and filtering this down to your team members could be the difference between an average trading day and a record-breaking one. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong hospitality leader ready to take the next step in their career. What You'll Be Doing: • First stop, main storeroom. Buggies fully loaded, operations team buzzing, the morning sun glistening off the Serpentine Lake, ice cream vans chiming that sweet sound of Pop Goes the Weasel... and then you arrive at your first unit without a vital ingredient. Your whole team is looking at you for the solution. What's your next move?, • Thinking fast on your feet is essential. Our Assistant Operations Managers are the first line of defence, where being able to maintain an upbeat, productive team across all your sites is key. And don't forget, you'll need to hold the reins in the absence of the General Operations Manager., • Managing a team of up to 50 during the height of the summer season, you'll assist with staff scheduling and training, ordering supplies and stock control, back-office financial reporting, food safety and health & safety inspections and reporting, and the maintenance of vehicles and machinery., • Our operation runs 364 days a year, with weekends and public holidays among our busiest trading days, so a flexible approach to working patterns is essential. What We're Looking For: • 2+ years' management experience, • 2+ years' multi-site experience, • Barista trained, ideally with experience using La Marzocco machines, • Experience with soft serve ice cream machines, • Food Safety and Health & Safety qualifications at Level 2 or above Why Join Colicci? • Competitive salary - proud to be a Living Wage employer, • Free food & hot beverages on shift - get to choose a menu item of your choice, • Paid breaks - for all team members, • Exciting career growth – be part of a thriving, growing business, • Team discounts – enjoy 40% off across all our sites, • A supportive team culture – where passion thrives Please note * that unfortunately this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require sponsorship.*

Night Hotel Receptionist – 4* Townhouse Kings Cross Born in 2019, The Gyle Hotel is a unique residential hotel located in the colourful borough of Camden. The property offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of London's most historically curious neighbourhoods as we welcome our guest to Argyle Square and this beautifully unique, cosy and personalised travel experience. The Gyle possess 41 keys with every room having solid oak flooring, vintage mirrors, Scottish textiles and many more lovely features. We are now ready to enlarge our family and are looking for an experienced Night Hotel Receptionist, experienced with the role using Rezlynx (PMS system). The receptionist will be working on-site 4 days a week (12 hrs shifts), monitoring security of the property, responding professionally and promptly to emergency situation; communicating urgent issues to line manager or manager on duty always maintaining a fast correspondence with guests, and assisting as promptly as possible. The ideal candidate will be passionate, well presented with great eye for details, and plenty of passion about 5-star service and guest journey. The role reports directly to the Hotel Manager and requires someone with superb organisation and communication skills. It is essential to ensure the department is adequately briefed at all times therefore communication is key. The Night Receptionist will: • Possess comprehensive knowledge of the company PMS system, Rezlynx, • Possess excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, • Skilled in checking arrivals lists, credit limit reporting and cash handling, • Knowledge of standard PC packages and computerized reservations systems, • Proficient in handling general clerical and administrative tasks, • Be flexible, will have great attention to detail, • possess the ability to work independently, • Excellent command in English, both in oral and written, • be extremely knowledgeable in regards to the company services, standards & products, • commercially and financially astute, • provide exceptional customer service and unforgettable experience If you are looking for a vibrant yet high-end operation, no need to look any further. Apply today and begin a new adventure with us.

🐟 Experienced Restaurant Receptionist / Host 📍 Fish! Borough Market – London Bridge 💷 £14–£15 per hour including tronc + monthly tronc bonus ⏰ 30 hours per week | Permanent position 📅 Mix of single & double shifts | 2–3 days off per week Love hospitality, thrive in a busy restaurant and know how to keep a buzzing reservations book under control? We’d love to hear from you! Fish! Borough Market is looking for an experienced, confident and enthusiastic Restaurant Receptionist/Host to join our front-of-house team in the heart of one of London’s most iconic food destinations. Our brasserie-style seafood restaurant welcomes around 2,500 guests every week, with seating for 110 guests inside and 45 on our terrace. We're busy, fast-paced and friendly, combining professional service with a relaxed atmosphere. As our Host, you'll be at the centre of the action, managing reservations, coordinating tables and being one of the first friendly faces our guests meet. 🍽️ The Role You'll take ownership of the reception and reservations area, helping the restaurant run smoothly throughout service. Your responsibilities will include: • Warmly welcoming and seating our guests, • Managing online, telephone and walk-in reservations, • Coordinating the reservations book and maximising table availability, • Managing table allocations and turnover during busy services, • Organising and overseeing larger party reservations, • Responding professionally to guest enquiries in person, by phone and email, • Updating menus and completing daily administrative tasks, • Using Word, Excel and restaurant reservation systems like SevenRooms and Opentable, • Completing opening, closing and daily reception procedures, • Working closely with the management and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service ⭐ What We're Looking For This is an experienced position, so we're looking for someone who is already comfortable working in a busy, high-volume restaurant environment. You'll ideally have: • Strong restaurant reception/hosting experience, • Experience managing busy restaurant services and reservation books, • A good understanding of table management and table turnover, • Experience with OpenTable and SevenRooms, • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, • Strong administrative and organisational skills, • Excellent communication and customer service skills, • Confidence handling guest requests and queries, • High energy and the ability to stay organised under pressure, • A proactive, positive and professional approach, • The ability to work independently while being a great team player 💫 What We Offer • £14–£15 per hour including tronc, depending on experience, • Additional monthly tronc bonus, • Monthly pay with early access to earned wages through Stream, • Additional benefits available through the Stream platform, • Free staff meals and drinks while on duty, • Sage employee benefits, • £500 Refer-a-Friend bonus, • 50% staff dining discount, • 20% family dining discount, • Workplace pension scheme, • 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays. Additional holiday days with length of service, • The opportunity to work in the heart of the vibrant Borough Market, • Internal training and development 🇬🇧 Right to Work All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete the required Right to Work check before starting employment. 🐟 Ready to Join Us? If you're an experienced restaurant host who loves people, enjoys the buzz of a busy service and knows how to keep things running smoothly when the restaurant is full, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and tell us about your restaurant reception/hosting experience.

Receptionist - Ambassadors Clubhouse Salary - up to £15.50 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a similar role Ambassadors ClubHouse are seeking a Receptionist to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Receptionist looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Ambassadors Club House Named after the Sethis’ maternal grandfather, a former Indian Ambassador, the restaurant will take inspiration from his summer house in Dalhousie (formerly part of Punjab) and North India’s abandoned party mansions, as well as the founders’ own Punjabi heritage. The menu focuses on the cuisine of undivided Punjab. Culinary traditions and rare regional recipes will be showcased with a menu featuring classic papads, chaats & bitings, lesser-known kebabs cooked across the tandoor, sigri and tawa; curries cooked in cast-iron karahis and clay matkas, pilaus, biryanis, tandoor-roasted breads, and classic desserts. An all-day drinks list brings guests through lunch to dinner to late-night party, with a focus on tequila and mezcal cocktails blended with regional produce. Highlights include a selection of ‘Punjabi Margaritas’ all made with exotic north Indian fruits and citrus and paired with chaat masala spiced salts. Encapsulating the traditions of Punjab where hospitality and generosity are celebrated through the sharing of fine liquor in abundance. The dining room features a maximalist central bar with a gold dome, booth seating and counter dining while the lower ground floor will feature a drinking and dining space, alongside a DJ booth, open until late. The Position As Receptionist, you be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same. If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you: • Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom;, • Effectively managing reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers during service;, • Handling face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.