58 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, Hackney, EC2A 3QR, London
Restaurant • More than 250 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since September, 2021
Big Mamma is an Italian group founded in 2015 by Tigrane Seydoux and Victor Lugger. Our wish is to share the authenticity and warmth of traditional Italian trattorias abroad. All produce is directly sourced from small Italian producers, and dishes are 100% homemade, served at affordable prices, beautifully designed spaces, and with a big smile. Our strength lies in four values: meritocracy, authenticity, excellence, and entrepreneurship. They accompany us every day in our ultra-dynamic growth. Every day, more than 10,000 customers visit 26 unique Big Mamma restaurants throughout Europe (France, Principality of Monaco, Spain, UK, Germany and Italy) and soon on the Moon! We are a team of almost 2,200 employees, still growing, with new openings across Europe. Gloria is a little corner of Italy over 2 floors in the middle of Shoreditch, run by a team of 90 passionate people. Joyful and lush by day, the place gets funky at night! Open with 170 covers every day for lunch and dinner and weekend brunch.
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🌟 Roof Terrace Host/Hostess – Oasis Bar & Terrace 🌟 Working Days: Tuesday to Saturday Hours: Approx. 3pm – 10pm (flexible based on events and weather) Looking for a summer role in one of Canary Wharf’s most vibrant rooftop spaces? Oasis Bar & Terrace is seeking a confident, people-focused Host to welcome guests, manage bookings, and create a warm, unforgettable first impression on our iconic roof terrace. What You’ll Be Doing: - Greeting and seating guests with warmth and professionalism - Managing walk-ins and pre-booked reservations efficiently - Working closely with the management and floor teams to ensure smooth guest flow - Assisting with basic guest enquiries and promoting daily specials or events - Supporting the team during busy periods and helping maintain the terrace vibe What We’re Looking For: - A friendly, confident communicator with great people skills - Experience in front-of-house or host roles (preferred but not essential) - Someone calm under pressure and comfortable in a fast-paced environment - A team player who genuinely enjoys creating great guest experiences Must be available Tuesday to Saturday What You’ll Get: - A fun, dynamic workplace with a buzzing summer atmosphere - Staff discount on meals and drinks - A chance to be part of high-profile events and activations - Opportunities for longer-term work or progression beyond the contract Come and be the face of summer at Oasis. We can’t wait to meet you!
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
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.
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, poised on level 37 of the iconic Sky Garden, Fenchurch Restaurant 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: £15.21 per hour Iconic London Location On the job training and development Meal allowance paid per shift We're looking for an experienced Host/Hostess to join our amazing team at Fenchurch Restaurant atop the 'Walkie Talkie' building. You will be the first point of contact for our esteemed guests, ensuring they are greeted in a friendly and timely manner: You will deliver friendly, efficient customer service for all our guests whilst dealing with reservations and enquiries. You will be well presented, engaging and possess excellent communication skills, be creative, innovative and willing to go the extra mile to ensure every guest has a memorable experience. You will have experience as Receptionist / Host / Hostess from a similar fine dining environment and be used to dealing with high profile guests. We have a brilliant team, with a positive, encouraging atmosphere and the opportunity to progress - the sky's the limit! What's in it for you? Excellent training on site and externally including food and wine tastings Staff meal allowance £3.50 per shift / £7 if you're on a double Staff socials, days out, dinners and supplier trips 40% Food and Beverage discount across our restaurants and bars Management development program Employee assistance helpline 24/7
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.*
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.
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