Salary: £12.88 + tronc
Job type: part time
Job Description: As an experienced host, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our guests have an exceptional dining experience from the moment they walk through the door. Your key responsibilities will include:
Requirements:
Great Eastern Street 61-67, Shoreditch, Hackney, London
As Head of Food & Beverage, you'll lead all F&B operations at Hart Shoreditch – from breakfast service and the lobby bar to events, restaurant, and in-room dining. You’ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, creative vision with commercial discipline. This role requires someone who can bring a sense of style, purpose, and cohesion to every F&B touchpoint across the hotel. You’ll collaborate closely with the GM to drive guest satisfaction, lead commercial planning, and cultivate a strong team culture. The ideal candidate will have a background in lifestyle-led F&B venues, with experience in concept development, service delivery, financial control, and event execution. Leadership & Culture ● Lead the F&B team with confidence, clarity, and a guest-first approach ● Inspire creativity across menus, service style, and programming ● Build an inclusive, supportive & creative culture that reflects the spirit of Hart Shoreditch Operations & Standards ● Drive revenue through strategic management of commercial initiatives with the leadership team. Your creativity will inspire the team to deliver beyond set expectations. ● Have a firm grip on the P&L and take ownership over the costs of the business, always striving to find efficient solutions whilst keeping the quality high and the experience top notch. ● Work closely with the Head Chef on menu development and to ensure food quality and consistency is always where it should be ● Oversee day-to-day F&B operations, including restaurant, bar, in-room dining and events. ● Ensure consistent service quality and presentation across all outlets ● Maintain compliance with H&S, licensing, food hygiene, and financial protocols ● Manage systems including POS, stock, reporting, and rotas Commercial & Financial ● Drive revenue through creative F&B strategy, programming, and offer design ● Monitor COS, labour, and operational costs – target profitability across all services ● Support budgeting, forecasting, and P&L accountability in partnership with GM
DO NOT CALL RESTAURANT TO APPLY! Waiter needed to work for an up and coming and exciting Japanese inspired restaurant at the heart of London’s hip Shoreditch. The role: Positive can-do attitude is a must, we want you to help us solve problems with a big smile on your face! Good conversational English and eligibility to work in the UK are essential. Duties are: · Represent our restaurant with pride and professionalism · Be warm and welcoming to all guests · Facilitate a memorable dining experience for all guests · Be an ambassador of our brand through exceptional food and drinks knowledge.
Sous Chef – Uba London Location: Uba, London Salary: Competitive + Service Charge Full-Time Are you ready to bring bold flavours and vibrant energy to the table? Uba London is seeking a passionate, driven, and creative Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen brigade. At Uba, we celebrate the fusion of modern Asian cuisine with an unforgettable dining experience. We are looking for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to grow with us. Key Responsibilities: Support the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management and service. Lead and inspire the kitchen team to consistently deliver exceptional food. Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organisation. Contribute to menu development and ensure precise execution of dishes. Assist with ordering, stock management, and cost control. Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs to build a cohesive, high-performing team. Ensure smooth kitchen operations, even during peak service times. What We’re Looking For: Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-driven restaurant. Solid understanding of Asian ingredients, flavours, and cooking techniques (experience with Asian fusion is a plus but not essential). Passion for delivering high-quality, beautifully presented dishes. Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail. Calm under pressure, solution-oriented, and a great communicator. What We Offer: Competitive salary plus service charge. Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic, growing group. Creative input into menu development. Staff meals on duty. A supportive and vibrant working environment. If you are passionate about food, thrive in a buzzing kitchen, and want to be part of something exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply Now with your CV and let’s create something special together at Uba London.
Host- Part Time Position ( 3 days per week ) 5 Hertford Street is the beautifully appointed private member's club owned and operated by entrepreneur Robin Birley; located in the heart of Mayfair. Our aim is to be a home away from home, in the utmost comfort, where members are looked after by a team who know them by name. We are currently looking for a Host to join our Upper Floor restaurant team. The company benefits our Host will receive are: • 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Birthday day off, • Discounted gym membership with GymFlex, • Monthly well-being days with our Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist, • Private medical insurance with Bupa, • Private dental insurance with Bupa, • Workplace nursery scheme, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action, • Access to a company doctor, • Eyecare & specs vouchers, • In-house industry training, • Sponsored social events, • Recommend a friend bonus of £1000, • Staff Accommodation (subject to availability), • Online retail discounts, • Free English Classes, • Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty The responsibilities of our Host are: • Takes restaurant bookings from members and their guests., • To ensure to maximise capacity and number of covers in the restaurant, • To ensure that all guests are correctly and speedily logged and processed in the most courteous way., • To take food and beverage orders efficiently and professionally The Experience & Qualifications required of our Host are: • Experience of working in a luxury hotel, restaurant or private member’s club advantageous, • Experience working in a similar role, and using SevenRooms system is beneficial. The working hours: • 3 days per week, • Shifts are 9 hours and range between Monday – Saturday The club is closed on Sundays, Bank Holidays and throughout Christmas each year. If you feel you would like to join us as Host at 5 Hertford Street then apply by forwarding your up to date CV to the link below.
RECEPTIONIST 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 a Receptionist at ROE, you will be responsible for providing a warm, friendly, and efficient welcome to all guests, ensuring they have a smooth and enjoyable experience from arrival to departure. This role involves managing reservations, assisting with guest inquiries, and supporting the front-of-house team to maximize guest satisfaction and table occupancy. Key responsibilities: • Greet guests with a warm and professional demeanour, ensuring a positive first impression., • Manage reservations, seating arrangements, and guest flow to optimize the dining experience., • Handle phone and email inquiries, providing accurate information and assisting with bookings., • Work closely with the front-of-house and management team to ensure seamless service., • Maintain an organized and efficient reception area., • Assist with special requests and accommodate guest needs whenever possible. About you: • Previous experience as a Receptionist or Host in a high-quality hospitality environment., • Exceptional customer service and communication skills., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure., • A team player with a positive and proactive attitude., • Proficient in utilizing the Seven Rooms booking system. 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.
Please note this position is for OVERNIGHT Host/Hostess - working hours between 19:00~00:00 until 07:00 AM 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 multi-task and follow directions Flexibility in scheduling is strongly preferred Salary: starting with £16.00 per hour Schedule: Full Time Location: 110 Bishopsgate - EC2N 4AY
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, • 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
🎯 Promoter Superstar Wanted! 🎉 Are you the kind of person who can light up a room just by walking in? Love chatting with new people and being at the heart of the action? We want YOU to be the face of our venue! We’re on the hunt for a Front Door Legend to welcome guests with a smile, spark curiosity, and bring the buzz that gets people through the door. Our venue is all about games, live sport, and good times – and we need someone who can match that energy from the get-go. 🕹️ Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Greet every guest like a VIP Attract walk-ins with your charm and confidence Keep the front of house vibe-friendly, fun, and full of energy Be a walking billboard for the awesome experiences we offer inside ⚽ What we’re looking for: Outgoing personality and love for people Passion for sports, games, or both! Confidence talking to strangers (in a good way!) Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, lively environment
We are looking for a host with strong personally good English, great communication skills, willing to interact with by passing customer. Knowledge of customer service. Street smart. Happy chatty person. we got lots of tourists and our host have to call the by passing people, to make them interested in our menu, and in that way, they will come in to enjoy a meal or a drink. You need to be convincing. If this is a job for you, then please apply.
Hostess- 42 Cocktail Lounge - Gymkhana Salary - Up to £16 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a similar role Gymkhana's 42 Cocktail Lounge are seeking a Hostess 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 Hostess looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Operating in Mayfair for over a decade, Gymkhana is inspired by the bars, social, sports, and members’ clubs of the British Raj in India. It serves contemporary Indian cuisine using seasonal British ingredients, with a strong focus on the tandoori oven. Since its opening in 2013, Gymkhana has garnered numerous accolades, including its first Michelin star and, in 2024, a second Michelin star, making it the first Indian restaurant in London to hold two.The restaurant was also named Restaurant of the Year by Restaurant Magazine and BMW Square Meal in 2014. As Giles Coren of The Times remarked, "Gymkhana is the best restaurant I have ever been to." Bar 42 A cocktail lounge, located at 42 Albemarle Street – where Gymkhana also resides. Guests enter through the door neighbouring Gymkhana. The drinks at 42 include house cocktails made with carefully sourced Indian ingredients and flavours, as well as a selection of elevated seasonal classics. The Position We're looking for an experienced Hostess to ensure a welcoming and engaging first impression, and an exceptional guest experience. You will be delivering Michelin Star standards and ensuring a seamless journey for our guests from start to finish. 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.
PART TIME / FULL TIME HOSTS… Immediate start… Let Us Take You Somewhere… We are looking for a talented Host/Hostess to join our team at Somewhere Café, located in Harrods, Knightsbridge, London. Our front-of-house team is dedicated to creating an exceptional guest experience, and we are seeking individuals who bring energy, charisma, and a passion for hospitality. Life at Somewhere Café Somewhere Café is a place full of energy, passion, and adventure. We foster an environment where both our guests and our team feel inspired. Our commitment to outstanding service drives us, and we expect the same dedication from every team member. We invest in our people through world-class training, career development, and a culture where every voice matters. Whether you are starting your journey in hospitality or looking to grow within an internationally recognised brand, we provide the tools and support to help you succeed. What We’re Looking For • A warm and welcoming personality with a passion for delivering an exceptional guest experience., • Previous experience as a Host/Hostess in a high-end, high-volume restaurant or luxury hospitality setting., • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage reservations, guest flow, and seating arrangements efficiently., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring every guest feels valued and well taken care of., • A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to remain calm under pressure., • A team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. What We Offer At Somewhere Café, we recognize and reward hard work and dedication. Some of the benefits include: • World-class in-house training – Equipping you with the skills to excel., • Career growth opportunities – Within an internationally recognised brand., • Long-service awards – We value and celebrate dedication., • Exciting in-house incentives – Performance-based rewards., • Opportunities for growth – Across our global restaurant group., • Family meals on shift – Keeping you fuelled throughout the day., • Staff discounts – At Harrods & within our restaurant group. Join our team and be part of the Somewhere Café experience at Harrods, London. Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality career with us.