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We are currently seeking a meticulous and customer-focused Cloakroom Attendant to join our dynamic team. As a Cloakroom Attendant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the comfort and convenience of our guests by providing a secure and efficient cloakroom service. If you have a passion for hospitality, excellent organizational skills, and are committed to delivering top-notch service, we invite you to be an integral part of the experience in our restaurant. Key Responsibilities: • Greet and assist guests with the check-in and retrieval of personal belongings., • Maintain a secure and organized cloakroom area., • Provide courteous and efficient service to guests, addressing inquiries and special requests., • Collaborate with other staff members to ensure a seamless guest experience., • Keep the cloakroom area clean and well-maintained., • Uphold the highest standards of service and guest satisfaction. Requirements: • Previous experience as a cloakroom attendant or in a customer service role is advantageous but not required., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment., • Positive and friendly demeanour. Benefits: • Generous discount off your bill (including drinks), when dining in one of our restaurants across the Group, • Unrivalled opportunities for progression across the Group, • 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 5 extra days, • Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses per individual referral, • Exclusive access to our discounts including money off gym memberships, travel, online shopping, gadget, and much more, • Reward programmes, long service awards, and staff recognition and incentives

Welcome to The Ivy Collection, we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments. We are searching for a charismatic Receptionist to join our dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s most-loved restaurant brands. Benefits & Rewards: • Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc), • A Management Career Development Program, which includes online and practical assessments., • Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years., • 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants., • Celebrate career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants., • You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!, • Refer and Friend Bonus, • Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more, • Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract Key elements of your role as Receptionist will include ensuring our guests receive a warm and professional welcome when they arrive, as well as a fond farewell when they leave. You will be able to offer information to our guests on the restaurant or any specials that may be on offer. You’ll relay any allergen concerns to the kitchen quickly and accurately. About you: You love to go the extra mile for guests and wow them with your professionalism. You have excellent English language skills and feel confident dealing with guest and team member needs. The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.

Hello, we’re Flight Club. The award-winning birthplace of Social Darts founded in October 2015. Over 2 million people have thrown more than 140 million darts since our launch, and our goal is to lead the market in delivering incredible social experiences. With 9 UK sites across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Bristol and ambitious growth plans ahead we're always striving for excellence, and to bring more memorable moments to our guests. We’re looking for a passionate Receptionist to join our Bloomsbury team, bringing unexpected, ridiculous, joy to our guests every single day. The Job To be successful in the role as a Receptionist you will need to: Provide an amazing experience to our customers. Be fun, enthusiastic and have lots of energy. Have great communication skills with a positive attitude. Be able to work as part of a team, delivering consistent customer service with an attention to detail even when under pressure. Have excellent organisational skills. Be confident and professional when liaising with customers and staff at all times. Use your initiative, bringing new and creative ideas to how we do things. Experience as a Receptionist is important, but attitude and finding the right ‘fit’ comes first for us. To join the Flight Club Family, you’ll need to embody and embrace the values that make us: innovation, passion, togetherness and warmth. We’re passionate about what we do, working together to provide an unforgettable experience for our guests. But, we don’t rest on our laurels; we’re fearless and innovative, always looking for ways to push the boundaries in our roles.

We are looking for a part time receptionist (Sevenrooms) for our restaurant in Soho.

Job Title: Hostess Location: NEW High-End Bar/Lounge, Chiswick, London Job Type: Full-Time/Part- September opening! Located in the heart of Chiswick, our bar/lounge is renowned for its elegant ambiance, exceptional service, and sophisticated clientele. We are seeking a well-presented and professional Hostess to join our distinguished team. If you thrive in a high-end environment and have a passion for hospitality, we want to hear from you. Role Overview: As the Hostess, you will be the welcoming face of our establishment, ensuring every guest receives a warm reception and an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Your role is vital in maintaining the luxurious atmosphere our guests expect. Key Responsibilities: • Warmly greet guests upon arrival and ensure they feel welcome., • Manage reservations and coordinate seating arrangements efficiently., • Present menus and provide initial information about our offerings., • Maintain a pristine and organized reception and seating area., • Collaborate closely with the bar/lounge team to ensure seamless service., • Address guest inquiries and resolve any issues with professionalism., • Uphold the bar/lounge’s high standards of service and presentation. Requirements: • Must be over 21 years of age., • Impeccable presentation and grooming standards., • Previous experience in a high-end hospitality environment is preferred., • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills., • Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail., • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends., • Familiarity with reservation systems is an advantage. Benefits: • Competitive salary and gratuities., • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development., • Work in a vibrant, upscale environment., • Employee discounts on food and beverages., • Prime Chiswick location with excellent transport links., • ⁠COMPETITIVE SALARY! Application Process: We are committed to hiring the best and therefore have a strict interview process to ensure our team maintains the highest standards. If you believe you have what it takes to excel in this role, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position to - Application Deadline: Join us in delivering unparalleled service and creating memorable experiences for our guests. We look forward to meeting you! Further details will be discussed at the interview stage.

A host's job involves being the first point of contact, warmly greeting guests, managing reservations and waitlists, providing accurate wait times, seating diners, and ensuring a smooth flow of service, often assisting with opening/closing and supporting staff to create a great customer experience.

Your Role: We are currently looking for an experienced Door Host-Hostess to join our SUSHISAMBA family. The Door Host-Hostess are the first and last point of contact our guests face when visiting our venues, this role requires someone who is incredibly dynamic, and leaves a great first and last impression on each and every one of our guests. You will need to be vigilant at all times and highly organised during our very busy periods in directing our guests to the right restaurant/bar locations, informing the relevant restaurant host on who is arriving, and ensuring the operation runs smoothly. Your Rewards: As a Door Host-Hostess, we don’t just give you a job you love, we like to reward you for all your commitment and dedication at work, these benefits include: • Highly competitive salary, • 50% Discount on food and drink for up to 6 people to use in SUSHISAMBA® or Duck & Waffle restaurants, • 28 day’s 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 award ceremony and party Your Requirements: As a Door Host-Hostess, we would love you to have: • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, • Previous experience in guest services, reception and concierge is advantageous, • Availability to work 5 days a week between (Monday - Sunday), • Good communication skills and passion for the hospitality industry, • A professional appearance, as you are the first impression of the restaurant, • Ability to multi-task and follow directions, • Flexibility in scheduling is strongly preferred, • Activating everything that you do with passion Your Restaurant: SUSHISAMBA 110 Bishopsgate - EC2N 4AY

Location: Knightsbridge, London About Us: Şekerci Cafer Erol has been crafting world-class Turkish delights, chocolates, and pastries since 1807. As a family-owned business with over two centuries of tradition, we take pride in blending artistry and heritage to deliver exceptional products. With our Knightsbridge, London branch, we aim to bring a taste of this unique culture to new audiences while maintaining our commitment to quality and excellence. Job Description: We are seeking a friendly and professional Host/Hostess to be the face of our London store. You will play a key role in creating an unforgettable experience for our guests by providing exceptional service and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. Key Responsibilities: · Greet and welcome customers with a warm smile and a friendly “Welcome!” · Accompany customers to their tables and provide them with our menus. · Assist guests in navigating the menu and answering any questions about our products or brand story. · Manage reservations and ensure efficient customer flow throughout the store. · Maintain a clean and organized front-of-house area, ensuring it reflects the brand’s high standards. · Coordinate with team members to create a seamless and enjoyable customer experience. Requirements: · Previous experience in a customer-facing role is preferred. · Strong communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus). · Friendly, outgoing, and professional demeaner. · Ability to multitask and work under pressure. · Passion for hospitality and providing excellent customer service. What We Offer: · The opportunity to work with a globally respected heritage brand. · A vibrant and supportive work environment. · Competitive pay with opportunities for growth. · Training to enhance your skills and develop your career in hospitality. · 1 Meal per day.

✨ Exciting opportunity - New Restaurant in Mayfair! ✨ DOVER STREET COUNTER We have been open for two weeks now and seeking for an enthusiastic, hospitality-driven, and professional person to join our reception/hostess team for a new restaurant in Mayfair. • Full time position available, • Sundays and Bank Holidays off, • Competitve hourly rates, • Many other incentives If you have a warm, welcoming personality, thrive as team players and take pride in delivering an exceptional guest experience, we’d love to hear from you! If you know someone, please get in touch.

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

Nine Restaurant and roof top bar– Contemporary modern eclectic Japanese Restaurant North Greenwich.

Azura is a vibrant restaurant and bar establishment in the heart of London, renowned for its exceptional dining, entertainment and guest experience. We are looking for motivated individuals who will enjoy working in a lifestyle restaurant bar operations. Responsibilities: -Greeting customers when they arrive and leave -Acting as main point of contact for reception staff -Taking phone calls for reservations -Resolving customer complaints -Supervise booking system and arrange seating arrangements •Schedule reservation for guests both in person and over the phone -Responding to emails Requirement: -Excellent communication skills -Excellent customer service skills -Patience and composure -Good computer skills -Previous working experience with SevenRooms or OpenTable booking system is a big plus

Restaurant Host/Receptionist - Oblix at the Shard We are looking for a talented Receptionist to join our team here at Oblix. Our Receptionists are charismatic, dedicated and strive to deliver the superior level of customer service that we are known for. Oblix, located on the 32nd floor of The Shard, offers sophisticated dining with panoramic views of London. What We Look For Our ideal Receptionist embodies our values and the following: • A genuine love for hospitality, • Proven experience in a customer faced role or experience as a Receptionist/Host in a high-volume restaurant, • A natural team player who is in sync with a large team, • Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences Benefits We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy: • World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate, • Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands, • Family Meals are shared daily, • Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition, • Dining discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide! Our Commitment to Inclusivity We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.

We are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic host to join our amazing team in the Bars at Sky Garden As a host, you would be experienced running a team of hosts in a busy restaurant or bar. The successful Host would be working within a large team of talented front of house staff including waiters,baristas, and cocktail bartenders Suitable candidates must have experience as a host in similar quality led, high volume, fast paced environments and be used to dealing with high volumes of guests. WHAT YOU NEED The ideal person would have worked in a busy, fast paced environment. A charming and engaging personality, one that can build great relationships with the team and guests alike. BENEFITS & YOUR CAREER AHEAD Brilliant employee recognition programs, incentives and rewards. 40% Food and Beverage discount across the group. Further Training & Career Development - with prospects across our expanding business.

Taking bookings and taking people to the table

As a Host/Hostess, you play a pivotal role in crafting a memorable guest experience. Your primary responsibility is to greet guests with warmth and professionalism, ensuring their arrival is seamless and welcoming. • Provide a luxurious welcome to every guest, ensuring a calm and polished first impression., • Manage reservations, walk-ins, and guest flow using our booking system., • Curate and maintain seating plans to enhance the guest journey and maximize service excellence., • Liaise with the front-of-house team and management to ensure smooth operations., • Offer accurate wait times and ensure comfort for guests waiting to be seated., • Keep the entrance and reception area immaculate and inviting., • Assist with guest inquiries regarding menus, table requests, and special occasions., • Uphold high standards for appearance, service, and professionalism. Skills & Experience • Previous experience as a host/hostess or in a premium front-of-house role is preferred., • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills., • Warm, confident, and polished presentation., • Ability to multitask and remain composed under pressure., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Comfortable using reservation and booking systems (training provided). What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay plus service charge., • Complimentary staff meals on shift., • Opportunities for growth within a luxury hospitality environment., • A supportive and professional team culture., • A chance to be part of a sophisticated, growing brand.