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  • Restaurant Receptionist-Host
    Restaurant Receptionist-Host
    2 days ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    🐟 Experienced Restaurant Receptionist / Host 📍 Fish! Borough Market – London Bridge 💷 £14–£15 per hour including tronc + monthly tronc bonus ⏰ 30 hours per week | Permanent position 📅 Mix of single & double shifts | 2–3 days off per week Love hospitality, thrive in a busy restaurant and know how to keep a buzzing reservations book under control? We’d love to hear from you! Fish! Borough Market is looking for an experienced, confident and enthusiastic Restaurant Receptionist/Host to join our front-of-house team in the heart of one of London’s most iconic food destinations. Our brasserie-style seafood restaurant welcomes around 2,500 guests every week, with seating for 110 guests inside and 45 on our terrace. We're busy, fast-paced and friendly, combining professional service with a relaxed atmosphere. As our Host, you'll be at the centre of the action, managing reservations, coordinating tables and being one of the first friendly faces our guests meet. 🍽️ The Role You'll take ownership of the reception and reservations area, helping the restaurant run smoothly throughout service. Your responsibilities will include: • Warmly welcoming and seating our guests, • Managing online, telephone and walk-in reservations, • Coordinating the reservations book and maximising table availability, • Managing table allocations and turnover during busy services, • Organising and overseeing larger party reservations, • Responding professionally to guest enquiries in person, by phone and email, • Updating menus and completing daily administrative tasks, • Using Word, Excel and restaurant reservation systems like SevenRooms and Opentable, • Completing opening, closing and daily reception procedures, • Working closely with the management and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service ⭐ What We're Looking For This is an experienced position, so we're looking for someone who is already comfortable working in a busy, high-volume restaurant environment. You'll ideally have: • Strong restaurant reception/hosting experience, • Experience managing busy restaurant services and reservation books, • A good understanding of table management and table turnover, • Experience with OpenTable and SevenRooms, • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, • Strong administrative and organisational skills, • Excellent communication and customer service skills, • Confidence handling guest requests and queries, • High energy and the ability to stay organised under pressure, • A proactive, positive and professional approach, • The ability to work independently while being a great team player 💫 What We Offer • £14–£15 per hour including tronc, depending on experience, • Additional monthly tronc bonus, • Monthly pay with early access to earned wages through Stream, • Additional benefits available through the Stream platform, • Free staff meals and drinks while on duty, • Sage employee benefits, • £500 Refer-a-Friend bonus, • 50% staff dining discount, • 20% family dining discount, • Workplace pension scheme, • 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays. Additional holiday days with length of service, • The opportunity to work in the heart of the vibrant Borough Market, • Internal training and development 🇬🇧 Right to Work All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete the required Right to Work check before starting employment. 🐟 Ready to Join Us? If you're an experienced restaurant host who loves people, enjoys the buzz of a busy service and knows how to keep things running smoothly when the restaurant is full, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and tell us about your restaurant reception/hosting experience.

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  • Receptionist (Part-time 24 Hours)
    Receptionist (Part-time 24 Hours)
    3 days ago
    £16–£17.5 hourly
    Part-time
    South Kensington, London

    Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Firmdale Hotels? We are looking for a vibrant Receptionist to become a vital part of our esteemed team at Number Sixteen Hotel. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you. As a Part-time (24 hours) Receptionist at Number Sixteen Hotel, you will be the welcoming face and voice of our establishment. Your primary responsibility will be to provide outstanding customer service, ensuring that every guest feels at home and well taken care of. Responsibilities: • Greeting guests with warmth and professionalism, creating a positive first impression., • Handling check-ins and check-outs efficiently, while maintaining a keen eye for detail., • Responding to guest inquiries promptly and accurately, whether in person, over the phone, or via email., • Assisting guests with special requests and providing information about hotel facilities and local attractions., • Collaborating closely with our front office team to ensure seamless operations and guest satisfaction., • Upholding impeccable standards of presentation and professionalism at all times. What you Need: • A passion for hospitality and a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations., • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with guests from diverse backgrounds., • Exceptional organisational skills and a meticulous attention to detail., • A positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment., • Previous experience in a similar role is essential What We Offer: • Competitive hourly rate of £16 - £17.50, inclusive of service charge., • Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies), • Complimentary meals on shift, • Flexible scheduling without split shifts, • Paid overtime for working Bank Holidays, • Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service, • Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons, • Refer a friend bonus and earn over £500, • Access to Stream, our financial wellbeing app - access your earnings before pay day, automate your savings and be supported with financial coaching, • Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks, • Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants, • Dry cleaning service for uniform and discounted personal items, • Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions, • One paid volunteering day, every year, • Annual long service awards with rewards at key milestones, • Season ticket loan for convenient commuting, • Cycle to work scheme, • And much more!... About Us Situated in the heart of South Kensington, Number Sixteen is part of our Townhouse Collection, a carefully curated group of hotels in some of London's most coveted residential neighbourhoods. Behind its elegant white stucco façade, you'll find 41 individually designed bedrooms, a beautiful light-filled Orangery and a leafy courtyard garden, all just a short stroll from Kensington Gardens and the Victoria & Albert Museum. This is a hotel that offers something genuinely rare: a sense of calm and intimacy in the middle of one of the world's great cities. We look for people who share that attention to detail and who find real fulfilment in making guests feel truly at home. You'll be joining an award-winning team: • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026, • One Michelin Key, 2024, 2025, • One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Orangery, 2026, • Best Afternoon Tea, Country & Townhouse, 2024, • Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2024, • Best Garden Hotel, Brighter Kensington and Chelsea Awards, 2025, • Best Garden Hotel, The London Garden Society, 2023 You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/ Firmdale Hotels was founded in London, in 1985 by husband and wife team, Tim and Kit Kemp. Today, Firmdale has grown to include hotels and private residences across London and New York as well restaurants, bars, spas, an online shop, interior design studio and Laundry facility. Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage

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  • Receptionist / Administrator
    Receptionist / Administrator
    9 days ago
    £22000–£24000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Shoreditch Homes | Shoreditch, East London 📍 Full-Time | Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm 💰 £22,000 - £24,000 per annum (depending on experience) 🚗 Immediate Start Available About Us Shoreditch Homes is an established independent lettings and property management company providing professional services to landlords and tenants across East London. We are seeking a highly organised, professional, and customer-focused Lettings Administrator & Receptionist to join our office team. This is a key front-of-house position, ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has strong administrative skills. The Role You will be the first point of contact for clients, visitors, landlords, tenants, and contractors, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience at all times while supporting the lettings team with day-to-day administration. Key Responsibilities • Managing the front desk and welcoming visitors to the office., • Handling incoming telephone calls, emails, and enquiries., • Booking property viewings and appointments., • Supporting the lettings team with administrative tasks., • Maintaining accurate property, landlord, and tenant records., • Preparing documents and correspondence., • Liaising with landlords, tenants, contractors, and applicants., • Assisting with general office administration and compliance tasks. Essential Requirements • Previous experience in an office administration, receptionist, customer service, or front-of-house role., • Excellent spoken and written English., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Professional appearance and manner., • Good IT and organisational skills., • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle., • Ability to start immediately., • Must live within the Shoreditch area or nearby to ensure convenient commuting. What We Offer • Competitive salary of £22,000 to £24,000., • Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend requirement., • A supportive and professional working environment., • Career development opportunities within the property sector., • Immediate start for the successful candidate. Equal Opportunities Shoreditch Homes is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skills, experience, and business needs. To apply, please submit your CV together with a short covering note explaining why you would be a good fit for the role.

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  • Receptionist
    Receptionist
    3 days ago
    £16–£17.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Are you ready to become the welcoming face of one of London's most prestigious hotels? Firmdale Hotels invites you to join our highly successful team at the Covent Garden Hotel as a Receptionist. Our award-winning hospitality group is renowned for its beautifully designed boutique hotels, exceptional service, and vibrant atmosphere. Firmdale Hotels is a celebrated collection of luxury boutique hotels located in the heart of London and New York. With a commitment to unique design, outstanding comfort, and exemplary service, we provide our guests with unforgettable experiences. At Firmdale, we believe our team members are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a Receptionist at the Covent Garden Hotel, you will play a crucial role in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our guests. You will be the first point of contact, ensuring every guest feels valued and cared for from the moment they arrive. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a dynamic and supportive team. Responsibilities: • Greet and welcome guests with a warm, friendly demeanour, • Manage check-in and check-out procedures efficiently, • Provide guests with information about hotel services, amenities, and local attractions, • Handle guest inquiries and resolve any issues promptly and professionally, • Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences, • Maintain impeccable presentation and attention to detail in the front office area What you Need: • Confidence and excellent communication skills to engage with guests, • Strong attention to detail, organisational, and interpersonal skills, • A team player with a keen willingness to contribute to team success, • A customer-focused attitude with a passion for providing inspirational service, • Enthusiasm, warmth, and impeccable presentation What We Offer: • We offer a competitive salary plus service charge and benefits to be discussed at venue, • Access to Stream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching., • Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies), • Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants, • Complimentary meals on shift, • Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent, • Flexible scheduling without split shifts, • Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning, • Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service, • Season ticket loan for convenient commuting, • Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons, • Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions, • Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards, • One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work, • Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks, • And much more!! About Us Set on historic Monmouth Street, in one of London's most loved and lively neighbourhoods, Covent Garden Hotel sits at the heart of the city's theatre district. With the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden Piazza and Neal's Yard all close by, and independent boutiques, cafés and bars lining the surrounding streets, it's a location that buzzes with energy and creativity. At Covent Garden Hotel, each room is individually designed by Kit Kemp with her characteristic flair, reflecting the spirit of the neighbourhood. To work here is to be part of a team that brings energy, commitment and pride to everything they do, delivering warm and memorable guest experiences in one of London's most vibrant addresses. You'll be joining a team whose Awards and Accolades speak for themselves: • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026, • Two Michelin Keys, 2024, 2025, • Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2025, • Best Hotels in London, British Vogue, 2024 You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: Firmdale Hotels was founded in London, in 1985 by husband and wife team, Tim and Kit Kemp. Today, Firmdale has grown to include hotels and private residences across London and New York as well restaurants, bars, spas, an online shop, interior design studio and Laundry facility. Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

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  • Hotel Receptionist
    Hotel Receptionist
    2 months ago
    £12.71–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Pimlico, London

    We are looking to recruit a Receptionist to join our Front Office Team. This is an opportunity for either an experienced receptionist or for someone with no previous experience, who has a genuine desire to work within the hospitality industry. However, service with a smile and personality is a must. You should possess excellent communication skills, with a good command of spoken English.The role will involve welcoming our guests to the hotel in a friendly and helpful manner, assisting with many and varied guest requirements from check-in to check-out, ensuring excellent guest service at all times. You must have a friendly and polite manner and you will be expected to care for all our customers in a helpful, professional and efficient way.Experience • Previous experience working within a reception environment preferred, but not essential, • Skills and Knowledge, • Strong Communication skills (verbal, listening, writing), good level of English essential, • Pro-active and reliable, • Able to work alone and within a team SPECIFIC DUTIES • Ensure bookings for bedrooms and restaurant are taken in a timely, accurate and professional manner, • Manage all guest queries in a professional and courteous manner, • Ensure all banking and cash handling procedures are followed, • Ensure guests are looked after when they enter the Hotel ensuring all registration documents are filled out., • Up-sell whenever possible to increase revenue, • Work with other departments on a regular basis to ensure guest satisfaction, • Be knowledgeable about all areas of the hotel, • Work environment kept clean, tidy and safe at all times in line with Health and Safety legislation. As a Receptionist, you will work shifts any 5 days out of 7.

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  • Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
    Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
    10 days ago
    £13–£13.5 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Private Mental Healthcare Service in London is looking for an administration assistant on a temporary/part-time basis. When necessary, we need someone who is willing to work flexible hours and on Saturdays. An Administration Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to clients, answering phone calls, maintaining communication with staff and clients, assisting with executive administrative tasks, interacting with service providers, and maintaining a professional demeanour at all times. You will report to the current practice manager or whoever is the practice manager at the time of your employment for the items below: Your duties and responsibilities will be: ● Greeting visitors to the facility warmly and offering them help immediately ● Providing customer support ● Representing the business with a positive attitude and professional appearance ● Taking and directing calls and messages ● Completing administrative tasks like filing and delivering and accepting mail ● Cleaning, organising and maintaining the reception and waiting area ● Checking rooms to ensure they are left in line with the practice regulations after each clinician ● Keeping basic office supplies like pens stocked and accessible to visitors ● Signing in visitors and monitoring their adherence to room use times ● Assisting the triage clinician, in conjunction with the practice manager, in the triaging process via telephone and email ● Tracking referrals ● Answering questions about products and services offered by the practice ● Booking rooms for clinicians ● Interacting with other departments, such as Information Technology (IT), when someone needs more technical assistance ● Maintaining front door security and reporting any suspicious activity ● Processing sales and/or assisting clients with payments and raising invoices on the system ● Engaging in public relations or marketing to a minor degree ● Ensuring the coffee area, kitchen and fridges are fully stocked ● Informing practice manager of order which need to be made (stock control) ● Assisting with basic social media and marketing when required

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