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Please note: This is a temporary work placement in Florida, United States via the J-1 Visa Program. Please ensure you understand what this is before applying. Eligibility listed below. Job Title: Restaurant Server (Paid Intern/Traineeship) Location: Orlando, Florida Program Duration: 12/18 months Position Overview: Step into the magic of Orlando, Florida—home to world-renowned theme parks like Walt Disney World, and a vibrant dining and tourism scene. This temporary work placement offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience as a Server in a busy, high-energy restaurant located just minutes from Disney’s doorstep. Ideal for aspiring hospitality professionals, this role allows you to sharpen your customer service skills while experiencing life in one of America’s most iconic travel destinations. Whether you're taking orders, delivering meals, or sharing local tips with international guests, every day brings something new. Key Responsibilities: - Greet guests warmly and guide them through the menu - Accurately take and deliver food and drink orders - Maintain a clean, organised service area - Handle payments and resolve guest concerns with professionalism - Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth service - Share local knowledge and recommendations to enhance the guest experience Eligibility Requirements: For Internship: Be a current full-time student at a post-secondary institution or have graduated within the last 12 months For Traineeship: Have at least 5 years of work experience in the hospitality field Or Hold a relevant degree and at least 1 year of related work experience Housing: Available Visa: J-1 Visa available (full assistance provided) Important Note: This is a temporary work placement via the J-1 Visa Program. Please ensure you understand the program requirements before applying.

Please note: This is a temporary work placement in California, United States via the J-1 Visa Program. Please ensure you understand what this is before applying. Eligibility listed below. Job Title: Front Desk Intern/Trainee (Paid Intern/Traineeship) Location: Santa Cruz, CA Program Duration: 12/18 months Position Overview: Join our team as a Front Desk Intern at a luxurious 5-star hotel in Santa Cruz, California. This J-1 Visa internship offers a unique opportunity for both students and working professionals to gain hands-on experience in high-end hospitality. As a Front Desk Intern, you will play an essential role in guest services, from handling check-ins and check-outs to managing reservations and addressing guest inquiries. You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll learn the ins and outs of luxury hotel operations and provide world-class service to a diverse range of guests. This position is ideal for anyone looking to advance their career in hospitality or gain valuable experience in a prestigious hotel setting. Key Responsibilities: - Assist with guest check-ins and check-outs in a professional and welcoming manner - Manage reservations, cancellations, and guest requests efficiently - Provide guests with information about hotel services, amenities, and local attractions - Address guest inquiries and resolve any concerns to ensure an exceptional stay - Collaborate with other hotel departments to maintain seamless guest experiences and operations Requirements: - 5+ years of related work experience or - Currently enrolled in a post-secondary academic institution outside the U.S. or - Have graduated within 12 months of the program start date - Must have strong communication skills, fluent in English - Previous experience in customer service or hospitality is a plus - Must be adaptable, resourceful, and service-oriented Additional Information: Housing: Available Visa: J-1 Visa required for eligibility, we can arrange this for you. Important Note: Please ensure you understand the J-1 Visa program before applying.

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Host/Hostess! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA floor team! - You will be the first person our guests meet at the beginning of their experience, and it is vital you give a warm, welcoming and professional first impression. - You will be greeting and seating our guests, allocating tables and accommodating walk-ins. - You will master our bookings system, Sevenrooms, and ensure every booking and enquiry is managed. - You will be a good problem solver, responding appropriately when bookings don't always go to plan. - You will respect health and safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation across the floor. - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent customer service and communication skills - Knowledge of the online booking system (SevenRooms is a bonus!) - Previous experience as a host/hostess in a busy restaurant - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £ 15.21 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that allows you to access your wages between paydays - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma $15.21 / hour

The Pachamama family is proudly delivering an exceptional guest experience at the venues in central London. As an experienced Host / Hostess, we count on your skills to thrive in our dynamic restaurant environment. For the Host / Hostess role, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: - Attractive salary based on your skills and experience. - Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate. - Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all employees. - Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants. - 28 days of holiday, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life. - Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives. Other benefits include: - Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge. - A friendly and positive work environment fostering respect and teamwork. - Psychological, financial and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). - Salary paid monthly -- on the last Friday of each month. - Emergency advance payments available in exceptional circumstances. - Complimentary dinner at one of our venues for your Birthday! If this sounds of interest to you, please apply . Join the family and grow with us at Pachamama Group! This is your chance to be a part of something extremely exciting as we are planning great openings in the nearest future.

About the job Company Description Working From are looking for a Home Host to join the team! The Hoxton, Southwark, the third Hoxton in our hometown of London. This London borough is known for its colourful history. Right here is where famous London pub The Prince Albert once stood. Patrons would bet on sport from their barstool, handing fistfuls of cash to the pub’s very own licensed bookie! Working From_: A desk with a view. Working From_ Southwark is located in The Hoxton, Southwark right by Blackfriars Bridge, a short stroll from Waterloo and London Bridge stations, and in good easy distance of Borough Market for your lunch break. It’s a place to come and get stuff done, with all the comforts of home but none of the distractions.. As a Home Host you’ll be the go-to for our members, and you have your own way of helping them with what they need, making them welcome and at ease. Whilst also ensuring our space is set to impress from first light, to close of play, with everything in-between such as keeping on top of our membership profile systems, meeting rooms and meeting room calendar. You will work closely with the rest of the coworking team, providing a great experience for members, from first contact to when they become part of our family and beyond Job Description What you’ll do… The Home Host role work shifts across 7 days a week with start times of 7am and finish times may be as late as 10pm. Greet all members and guests, making sure they have all they need in the most efficient way possible. Always a “heads up” approach when covering the front desk. Setting up day passes on arrival and inducting them into the space so they need for nothing. Confidently deal with incoming sales calls, enquiries and tours when the membership sales team aren’t available. Restocking pantries, stationary cupboards and keeping every floor looking tip top throughout your shift. Management of stock including monthly stock take. Creating weekly, daily and monthly reports for management when required. Taka real ownership of the front desk and all within for the smoothest experience for our members. Responsible for meeting room set up before and after meetings. Booking and managing of meeting room calendars for members. Following training, the hosts require a solid level of knowledge on our property management systems. Responsible for receiving and processing all members mail and deliveries ensuring safe delivery to the correct member. Hosts are ‘go to’ members of the team for, they must be contactable respond immediately to members via workplace making sure any issues are resolved. Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the lobby area. Assisting housekeeping and café team members during busy times. This also includes covering breaks and shifts for the barista on the 12th floor. Supporting the engagement team with managing all the members daily requests. Supporting the management team with engaging members and developing a plan to meet members/guests needs. Attend all training when required and support the management team with setting up spaces. Adhere to all company standards and SOP’s. Responsible for writing handover and in charge of sending to management. Reporting and ensuring that all maintenance and/ or building issues such as IT are dealt with. Responsible for a walk around the building and completing “Opening Checklist”. Responsible for a walk around the building and completing the “Closing Checklist.” Ensures that deliveries are stocked in the storage cupboards promptly. Responsible for delivery of order to desk service for all our members Qualifications What we’re looking for… You are the person that knows everyone and they all know you. Nothing is an issue for you - you know what our members want even before they do. Someone who’s great at growing and nurturing long lasting relationships; people are naturally drawn to working with you. You understand hospitality, it’s in everything you do. You pay attention to the details and care about creating great work. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here. Passionate about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues. You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get shit done. You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once. You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way. Additional Information What’s in it for you… 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), pension and life insurance. A health cash plan, through which you can easily claim money back on things like dental, physiotherapy and contact lenses. Take care of your physical & mental wellbeing through a support help line, gym discounts, virtual GP surgeries and more. Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners. Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift. Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!). Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands. Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work. Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities. Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!. Department: Host/Hostess The company Homey & Layered The Hoxton is a series of hotels rooted in culture and community. Each hotel is a reflection of its neighbourhood, inspired by the diversity of the streets and scenes that surround them. Ever since we opened the doors of our first hotel in Shoreditch back in 2006, we’ve been known for our vibrant, homey lobbies and our celebration of the locality through art, design, retail and eclectic programming.

Full-Time Restaurant Host – Lina Stores Canary Wharf We’re hiring a full-time Restaurant Host for our new opening in Canary Wharf. Must have experience using SevenRooms or similar reservation systems. Hourly pay: £13.71 – £14.21, depending on experience. Mixed shifts, including lunches, evenings, and weekends. Interviews and trial shifts this week. If you’re friendly, organised, and confident managing guest bookings, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for a host with good English, great communication skills, willing to interact with by passing customer. Knowledge of customer service. The job from you required that you convince by passing to come in to our restaurant.

We’re on the hunt for a sporty, social, organised and trustworthy individual to keep our daily operations smooth and our players smiling. No prior experience in padel? No worries – we’ll show you the ropes. This role offers: • On-the-job training – we teach you everything you need • On-the-job sunshine (well, most days ☀️) • A strong team vibe with a start-up spirit • A safe, relaxed, and social work environment • Opportunities to grow as we expand What you’ll do: • Welcome players and make sure they feel seen and supported • Make sure everyone gets access to their booked court • Manage bookings and help with questions or small tech issues • Rent out padel gear (rackets, balls) • Sell drinks, snacks, and gear from our container shop • Take payments (card/mobile) and handle a simple POS • Keep the courts and social area looking sharp • Report any issues to the site manager • Speak with local businesses and residents to generate business We think you’ll thrive if you are: • Friendly and outgoing – you enjoy talking to people • Organised and responsible – you keep things running smoothly • A team player with a positive attitude • Comfortable using mobile apps or basic systems • Flexible with working hours (we operate 7AM–11PM) • Available to work some evenings and weekends Hours & Pay This is a hourly part-time position, scheduled based on bookings and weather. Perfect if you’re studying, freelancing, or just love being outdoors. Where? 📍 Instantpadel, Canada Water – just steps from the station, surrounded by good vibes and even better people.

We’re looking for a confident, organised, and people-focused Front of House Host to join our team at The Boundary – a vibrant independent pub on Kings Road. This is a key role in ensuring our guests have a memorable experience from the moment they walk through the door to the moment they leave. What you’ll do: Be the warm and welcoming first face our guests see – and the friendly farewell as they leave. Manage our daily bookings with care and precision, ensuring smooth service and smart table planning. Upsell pre-orders and packages to help guests make the most of their visit – and to boost sales along the way. Work closely with our management and floor teams to deliver excellent guest experiences throughout every service. Keep calm under pressure, stay organised, and bring great energy to every shift. Who you are: You’re confident, personable, and love meeting new people. You’ve got a keen eye for detail and pride yourself on being organised. You’re commercially savvy and enjoy upselling with a natural, friendly approach. You’re a team player who can communicate clearly and work well with both guests and colleagues. Why join us? Be part of an independent, growing business with big plans. Enjoy a supportive, ambitious team environment. Opportunities to grow your role and progress within Arden Pub Group. Ready to be the face of The Boundary? We’d love to hear from you.

Tatar Bunar is a new Ukrainian-Mediterranean restaurant in Shoreditch, where soulful cuisine meets artisan design and heartfelt hospitality. We are creating a warm, vibrant space where every guest is welcomed like family — and we are now looking for a professional and charming Host/Hostess to be the first smile our guests see. Role Responsibilities: Warmly greet and seat all guests, creating an outstanding first impression Manage the reservation system (SevenRooms) efficiently Organize waiting lists and coordinate table turns smoothly during busy periods Answer phone and email inquiries regarding bookings and events Communicate effectively with FOH and management about guest arrivals, VIPs, and special requests Maintain the entrance area’s appearance and atmosphere Assist with cloakroom service and farewell guests warmly Support floor team with guest management during peak times What We Are Looking For: Previous experience as a Host/Hostess or Receptionist in a premium restaurant, hotel, or hospitality venue Friendly, confident, and polished communication skills Ability to stay calm and organized under pressure Familiarity with reservation platforms (SevenRooms experience is a plus, but not essential) Professional presentation and attention to detail Positive attitude and a natural love for welcoming people Right to work in the UK What We Offer: Competitive salary + tips/service charge Staff meals and drinks during shifts Full training on our systems and service standards A supportive, respectful, family-style team environment Opportunities to grow within a young and exciting brand in Shoreditch