Host / Hostess

Part of Oak View Group (OVG), Rhubarb is a premium hospitality collective specialising in luxury event catering, restaurant dining and hospitality. Rhubarb deliver unique dining and venue management at some of the worlds most iconic locations. About the Venue: Managed by Rhubarb, Sky Garden sits atop 20 Fenchurch Street, a.k.a. the Walkie Talkie Building, and houses two restaurants, two bars, a retail outlet, ground floor coffee kiosk and stunning event spaces. An iconic venue like no other, RHC proudly deliver a range of luxury dining options and flawless service to our spectacular, three-floor event venue and rooftop restaurant and bar experience. Fenchurch Restaurant, poised on level 37 of the iconic Sky Garden, showcases RHC’s commitment to delivering culinary excellence and impeccable service. In acknowledgement of our ambition, Fenchurch has been awarded two AA rosettes as well as the Best of Award of Excellence from the Wine Spectator Awards. Role Purpose: Up to £15.71 per hour, depending on experience. Plus paid meal allowance As Bartender, you’ll work with our amazing bar team and craft inspired cocktails that complement our impressive menus, and help drive the guest experience to new heights. We value personality, passion, and some knowledge of cocktails—but above all, a dedication to making every guest feel special. What you’ll get: Brilliant employee recognition programs, incentives and rewards. Further Training & Career Development - with prospects across our expanding business. WSET and management development program. Staff days out, dinners and supplier trips. 40% Food and Beverage discount across the group as well as daily meal allowance. Further Training & Career Development - with prospects across our expanding business. Brilliant £300 employee referral scheme. Pension Scheme & Employee assistance helpline.

We are looking for an experienced Host to join our team! Your main duties include greeting guests, answering phone calls, supporting the floor team, managing the table booking system and reservations inbox. As a host you will be expected to deliver excellent service and support your team where needed. This is a position that requires team work and strong communication skills. Full-time availability to be taken into consideration based on performance.*

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.

** We are looking for the ultimate, professional party-person!** Looking for a fun, flexible job, that fits around other responsibilities and/or projects? Then this could be perfect for you, so long you have evening availability (particularly on Fridays & Saturdays). Work in a job like no other, as you combine your love of a great night out, meeting new people, and creating awesome events, as well as helping to grow a unique, expanding business with multiple brands. ** Contract Details** - · Part-time (5-20hrs p/w). Self-employed contract, with flexible scheduling. - · Evening work. (Friday & Saturdays in particular). - · Multiple roles available (with increased levels of pay) - · Soho, & occasionally Camden & Shoreditch - · London Party Pub Crawl (main brand, est. 2011) ** Required skills/interests:** - · A love of nightlife / the nightlife environment - · A passion for hosting and creating amazing, memorable nights out - · A great party/professional balance - · Strong organisation - · A desire to contribute and grow within a fun, fast-growing company ** Desirable extras:** - · Social media management / content creator (please send relevant social links) - · Video creator / editor (please send links to examples / portfolios) - · An interest in party planning / event management - · Sales & business development experience ** The Role:** - · Work individually and as part of a team, to prepare that night’s event - · Greeting, mingling & making introductions between our guests throughout the evening, ensuring everyone feels included and is having a great time - · Providing excellent customer service on our platforms - · Safely leading our crowds between venues, assisting with entry and exit of each venue - · Liaising with our partner venues to maintain our professional relationships - · Take photos & videos of our guests throughout the evening - · Keep the party vibe alive, no crawler left behind! - · Work with our team and the venues to provide a truly memorable (but probably somewhat hazy) night out ** How to apply:** To apply, please send your CV, and more importantly, a bit about why you are the ultimate Party Host. Please answer: - · What makes you a quality host on a night out? (Don’t be modest!) - · What’s your spirit animal & why? - · Any relevant work hosting or working with large groups? (Or that demonstrate your organisation skills) - · Any social media links or portfolios for photos/videos

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 28 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, part - time position - £ 15.21 per hour + Tronc Point - Thursday to Sunday - 20 hours ( 5 hours each day ) - 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

RECEPTIONIST Hidden behind the signature harlequin stained-glass windows lies an iconic restaurant with a history of over 100 years and an enviable reputation for fine-dining excellence. We are searching for a charismatic Senior Receptionist to join our dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s most-loved restaurant brands. Benefits & Rewards: 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. 'Refer a Friend' bonuses. Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships. Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Cycle to Work Scheme. Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more. Key elements of your role as Senior Receptionist includes ensuring all our guests receive a positive, warm and professional first impression of the restaurant. You will assist the Reception Manager in the building of an efficient department, by taking an active interest in the team’s welfare, safety, and development. You’ll also be able to supervise other receptionists, ensuring that the correct standards and methods of service are maintained. About you: You love to go the extra mile for guests and wow them with your professionalism. You have excellent English language skills and feel confident dealing with guest and team member needs. About us: We know how to have a good time – we love what we do. The key ingredient to our success is our dedicated, talented people – and we love nothing more than to help them to flourish in a supportive environment where they are respected and valued. We encourage individuality and celebrate the diversity of our people. We search for people who know what exceptional looks like and are ready to bring their passion and commitment to each and every service. It’s the Ivy way.

Our Front of House team is looking for an experienced 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 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 a 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 multi-task and follow directions Flexibility in scheduling is strongly preferred Salary: up to £15 per hour Schedule: Full Time Location: Covent Garden - 35 The Market, London WC2E 8RF

Ukai is a modern Japanese Restaurant, based in Notting Hill, serving contemporary Japanese cuisine boasting a lively Robata grill and creative Sushi. Since the quality of our service is crucial to success the right applicant must have previous experience in a high-end and fast-pace environment. Responsibilities include: Greeting guests upon entrance Organise the reservations, and seat guests accordingly Recognise guests reservations notes & communicate to the respective team member Micro manage table return-times Skills necessary: Excellent verbal communication skills General maths skills Great customer service and conflict-resolution skills, and a commitment to professionalism Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time Excellent teamwork ability Working with us offers you a superb range of benefits including: Cash & Card tips Paid Holidays Weekly/Monthly Cash incentives 1-to-1 Speciality Training for specific areas regarding Food & Beverage

Conscious & creative dining in the heart of Wood Wharf from the trio behind Fallow restaurant. Named after native deer of the British Isles, Roe will follow the same nose-to-tail and root-to-stem ethos as its critically acclaimed sister restaurant, Fallow St James’s. The extensive a la carte menu will be divided into nibbles and flatbreads, skewers, and grilled options, with larger plates and sides also available. As well as championing modest, British ingredients, Roe’s dishes will showcase underused and underappreciated produce. As the Reception Manager at Roe, you will be the face of our front-of-house operation, setting the tone for every guest’s experience. You will lead and inspire the reception team, take full ownership of reservations and guest flow, and ensure that our standard of service remains exceptional at every touchpoint. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a dynamic and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-end hospitality environment. Key responsibilities: - Lead all front-of-house reception operations, ensuring a seamless, world-class guest experience. - Train, develop, and motivate the reception team to deliver consistent excellence. - Manage and optimize reservations, seating plans, and guest flow using SevenRooms or similar systems. - Ensure VIP guests and high-profile clientele are handled with discretion and the utmost professionalism. - Maintain a calm, solution-oriented approach when resolving guest issues or concerns. - Work closely with FOH and management teams to refine operational procedures and enhance guest journeys. - Uphold the presentation and atmosphere of the reception area, ensuring it remains organized and welcoming at all times. - Use guest feedback and team input to drive continuous service improvement. About You: - Previous work experience as a Reception Manager within a premium, high-volume hospitality venue. - Strong leadership and people management skills with a collaborative, supportive style. - Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and customer service abilities. - Proficient in managing booking and reservation platforms (experience with SevenRooms preferred). - Meticulously organized, with excellent problem-solving and multitasking skills. - Professional, polished, and composed—especially under pressure. - A passion for hospitality and a genuine desire to create memorable guest experiences. The benefits: - Competitive salary. - Career progression. - Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses. - Wellbeing initiatives. - Reward and recognition schemes. - Free welcome lunch for you and a guest. - 50% restaurant discounts across the group. - 25% Friends and Family discounts. - 50% discount on company retail. - Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials. - Staff meal during your shift. - Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment. - Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment). - Sabbaticals (after three years employment). - Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night. At ROE, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.