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  • Receptionist Manager
    Receptionist Manager
    1 day ago
    £30000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Northwood Hills, Hillingdon

    Namaste Lounge is a busy 300+ cover restaurant looking for an experienced Receptionist Manager to take ownership of our reservations, front desk and guest arrival experience. This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident managing a high-volume reservation book, busy waitlists, walk-ins and table availability during fast-paced services. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the reservation book across phone, online and reservation platforms, • Maximise bookings and fill cancellations and available time slots, • Manage walk-ins and busy waitlists efficiently, • Coordinate table allocations and turn times with the restaurant floor and kitchen, • Handle late arrivals, overbookings, guest queries and complaints professionally, • Chase booking confirmations, deposits and pre-orders, • Maintain accurate guest notes, allergies and special requests, • Lead and support the reception/host team, • Provide clear cover forecasts and handovers to management and the kitchen What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience managing reservations in a busy, high-volume restaurant, • Experience handling a busy waitlist and restaurant front desk, • Confident using SevenRooms or a similar reservation system, • Calm, organised and decisive under pressure, • Excellent communication and customer service skills, • Professional appearance and manner, • Commercial awareness with a focus on maximising covers and reducing empty tables, • Flexible to work evenings, weekends and peak trading periods, • Right to work in the UK Experience managing a 300+ cover restaurant or similar high-volume venue is strongly preferred. To apply, please send your CV with a brief summary of your previous restaurant reservations/front-of-house experience.

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