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Restaurant Receptionist - OMA|AGORA

Office & Admin

28 September 2025668 views

Expires in 17 days

AGORA is driven by a passion for showcasing the best of British produce. We work with the most inspiring, sustainability-driven suppliers throughout every aspect of our restaurant.
We are proud to be an independent business grounded in a purely hospitality background, and we've had a brilliant first year - being awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin and ranked 51st at the National Restaurant Awards 2025.


OMA + AGORA opened last year in the heart of London’s thriving Borough Market. Two restaurants in one building, where OMA is inspired by the fishing villages and shores of the Greek isles and further Levant, and AGORA is inspired by the energy of Athens’s markets and streets. It is the latest project by dcco.[SMOKESTAK, manteca ].


About the role.
We are looking for an enthusiastic receptionist with a genuine passion for hospitality and a desire to make every guest feel welcome.
The ideal candidate will have great communication and organisational skills with the ability to maximise space with great problem-solving skills and know how to keep cool under pressure. Experience using SevenRooms is preferable but not essential.


Responsibilities.

  • Manage the flow of walk-ins and the queue
  • Manage general enquiries via email in a professional and warm manner.
  • Facilitate a positive guest experience by being an ambassador for our brand, and welcoming first point of contact for all.
  • Work with the kitchen team to finalise menus for regular service and special events.
  • Support with booking in large groups and events.
  • Support the front of house team, when needed.

Requirements.

  • Previous experience in a similar environment desirable by not essential.
  • Knowledge of SevenRooms preferable.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. We do not prioritise English native speakers, but as we are a London-based restaurant we do expect a strong command of the language to best interact with our team and guests.
  • Knowledge of basic computer software such as Microsoft 360 and Google Suite.

We offer.

  • £1,000 every annual employment anniversary
  • Monthly bonuses for top performers
  • 50% staff discount on meals at each of our restaurants.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Cost price wine through our suppliers.
  • International trips for top performers.
  • In-house training dedicated to your personal development.
  • Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards.
  • We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training.
  • Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home.
  • Whole team staff parties.
  • Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.
  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £14.5 – £15.5 hourly

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Restaurant • 51-250 Employees

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Under the same roof, we operate two restaurants that showcase excellent Greek-inspired food, wine and design - AGORA & OMA, which co-exist in a thoughtfully renovated site in the heart of Borough Market.

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