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Scott's Mayfair is an iconic restaurant nestled in the heart of London's prestigious Mayfair district. Renowned for its timeless elegance, exceptional service, and culinary excellence, Scott's has been a staple in the London dining scene for over a century, playing host to London’s elite. We take pride in offering a sophisticated dining experience that combines classic charm with modern innovation. 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: -30% Dining discount across our Caprice restaurants (excluding Scott’s Mayfair), The Ivy Collection & Bill’s -Access to early pay, savings tools & financial coaching via Stream -Enhanced maternity & paternity leave -Cycle to work scheme and refer-a-friend bonuses up to £1,000 -English language classes, length of service awards & employee recognition bonuses -Private medical and life insurance for senior leaders, life insurance for head office employees -Employee Assistance Programme -Plus, a structured pension scheme with employer contributions Join our team and be a part of a distinguished establishment committed to delivering unparalleled hospitality. We promote a working environment in which equal opportunity and diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged.

Fallow was founded by three individuals in May 2019, two chefs Jack Croft and William Murray, and career hospitality entrepreneur James Robson. The essence of this combination makes up much of Fallows DNA, where conscious culinary creativity meets hospitality experience and passion. Fallow’s permanent home in St James’s market was established in November 2021 and has since attracted a string of awards including both the Marie Claire and GQ ‘sustainable restaurant of the year’ and the Caterer award for ‘best new restaurant’. As a Host Doorman, you are the first and last impression of the restaurant — a key figure in setting the tone for every guest’s experience. Positioned at the entrance, you will deliver a warm, confident, and polished welcome while maintaining organisation and flow at the door. This role combines the presence and awareness of a traditional doorman with the engagement and guest focus of a host. You will actively greet and engage guests on arrival, manage queues calmly during busy service periods, and ensure the entrance remains inviting, organised, and reflective of the restaurant’s standards. Working closely with the reception and front-of-house teams, you will help coordinate reservations, walk-ins, and wait times to create a seamless and positive arrival experience. Key responsibilities: • Welcome all guests with warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality, setting the tone for their dining experience., • Manage guest flow at the entrance, maintaining calm and organised queues during peak service times., • Engage confidently with guests, confirming reservations and directing them appropriately to the host stand or waiting area., • Communicate clearly with the reception team regarding bookings, walk-ins, wait times, and table readiness., • Maintain a visible and reassuring presence at the door at all times., • Ensure the entrance area remains clean, orderly, and aligned with the restaurant’s brand and ambience., • Handle guest queries or concerns politely and efficiently, escalating when necessary., • Monitor capacity levels and support the team in managing busy services professionally., • Assist with departures, thanking guests warmly and inviting them to return. About you: • Previous experience in a high-quality restaurant or hospitality environment in a guest-facing role., • Naturally polite, engaging, and confident when interacting with guests., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Calm and composed under pressure, with the ability to manage queues while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere., • Impeccable personal presentation aligned with premium hospitality standards., • Observant, proactive, and attentive to detail., • A supportive team player who works closely with reception and front-of-house colleagues., • Passionate about delivering an exceptional first impression and creating a positive dining experience from the moment guests arrive. 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 FALLOW, 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.

Receptionist – Fundamental Hospitality London Fundamental Hospitality is a global lifestyle hospitality group renowned for creating exceptional dining and social experiences, with iconic brands including GAIA, La Maison Ani, and Shanghai Me. As we continue to expand our London presence, we are looking for a confident and charismatic Receptionist to join our team. About the Role As a Receptionist, you will be the face of Fundamental Hospitality, offering a warm welcome and a seamless guest experience from arrival to departure. The Receptionist will play a vital role in ensuring that every guest interaction reflects our values of excellence, elegance, and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities • As Receptionist, greet and engage guests with professionalism and genuine hospitality, • Manage reservations efficiently, maximising bookings and maintaining accuracy, • Communicate effectively with management, hosts, and service teams to ensure smooth coordination, • Handle guest queries and feedback with discretion and care, • Maintain a polished and inviting reception area that reflects the group’s luxury standards What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a Receptionist in a fine dining restaurant, hotel, or luxury hospitality environment, • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong organisational abilities and meticulous attention to detail, • A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences, • Fluent English; additional languages are a plus Why Join Us At Fundamental Hospitality, you’ll join an international team that values creativity, integrity, and growth. We offer: • A dynamic, supportive work culture, • Opportunities for progression across our global portfolio, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • The chance to represent leading hospitality brands like GAIA, La Maison Ani, and Shanghai Me If you’re an ambitious Receptionist ready to deliver world-class guest experiences in one of London’s most exciting hospitality groups, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note this position is for OVERNIGHT Host/Hostess - working hours between 19:00~00:00 until 07:00 AM next day. Our Duck & Waffle team is looking for an experienced OVERNIGHT Host/Hostess to join the family. Service is always at the forefront so you must be exceptionally welcoming, dynamic and friendly. Our guests choose us for a memorable experience, and you will make each experience extra special. Benefits include: Highly competitive salary 50% Discount on food and drink for up to 6 people to use in Duck & Waffle or SUSHISAMBA® restaurants 28-day 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 party Your Requirements: The OVERNIGHT Host/Hostess is responsible for ensuring a friendly welcome, a departure greeting and the seating of all guests. The Host/Hostess also answers phones politely and promptly with appropriate scripting and records all reservations into the reservation system. The Host/Hostess plays an integral part in the flow and pace of our dining service. As an OVERNIGHT Host/Hostess, we would love you to have: Experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment Availability to work evenings, weekends and most holidays Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas Exceptional attention to detail Must have a professional and well-groomed appearance, as he/she is the first impression of the restaurant Ability to multi-task and follow directions Flexibility in scheduling is strongly preferred Salary: starting with £16.00 per hour Schedule: Full Time Location: 110 Bishopsgate - EC2N 4AY

🎯 Reception Superstar Wanted! 🎉 Do you love being the first friendly face people see when they walk in? Are you a natural at making others feel welcome and keeping things running smoothly? If so, we want YOU as our Receptionist! We’re looking for someone who can bring warmth, confidence, and energy to our front desk. Our venue is all about great vibes, live sport, games, and good times — and you’ll be at the heart of it all, making sure every guest’s experience starts off on the right foot. 🕹️ Your mission (should you choose to accept it): • Welcome every guest with a genuine smile and friendly attitude, • Handle check-ins, bookings, and enquiries with ease, • Keep the front desk area organised, vibrant, and inviting, • Be the go-to person for information about what’s happening in the venue ⚽ What we’re looking for: • Outgoing, people-loving personality, • Confidence in greeting and chatting with guests, • Excellent communication and multitasking skills, • A proactive attitude and ability to stay cool under pressure, • Passion for sports, games, or a lively social environment If you’re someone who thrives on energy, loves connecting with people, and can juggle a few things at once (with a smile!), we’d love to hear from you!

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

Guest Experience Host - Cove Cannon & The Moorgate by Cove We believe in simplicity, beauty and efficiency. Ever the curious, it’s about little things. Big things. Unexpected things. We are part of our local community and they are part of us. We believe in creating authentic, localised experiences for our guests. There are no boundaries, in your role as Guest Experience Host, as you will be responsible for providing all the reassurance our guests need to relax into their stay. Experiences they won’t find anywhere else. As Guest Experience Host (in a nutshell) you will be responsible for delivering our guest experience by contributing a feeling of simplicity, calm and sanctuary seeking new and smarter ways to deliver soulful hospitality to our guests through creativity and innovation. What we look for. • Previous experience within hospitality is highly desirable (hotels, student living, hostels, build to rent accommodation, including wider hospitality sectors also etc)., • Self-sufficient, requiring little direction and day to day management., • Tech savvy, who does not shy away from tech-based resolutions and interaction., • Clear verbal/written communication proficiency., • Flexible and adaptable approach with a can-do attitude. But most importantly, you will be human like us. Your decisions and ways of being will be inspired by our values that have been created and defined by our people; The Courage to Question, Evolve and Be Human. Our benefits. • Competitive salary, • Bonus scheme, • 20 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays (plus the option to buy more), • Wellbeing benefits (cash plan and an Employee Assistance Programme), • Free nights in our properties, • Recognition schemes, • Pension (the tax efficient way), • Sick pay, • Other benefits tailored to you Our natural habitat. We believe in working flexibly – this includes flexibility in work location, working days (including weekends and bank holidays in operations) and working hours. This may be ad hoc or permanent flexibility. Ask your recruiting manager or see our careers page for more information. Namesake of its neighbourhood, The Moorgate sits between the business hot spots of The City and Liverpool Street – home of in-demand HQs and up-market restaurants and bars. Plus, it’s not far from the buzzing Shoreditch and Old Street, with their thriving arts scene, restaurants, and nightlife. About edyn. Here at edyn, we believe travel should be a rich journey of discovery. Our brands – Cove, Locke and SACO – offer soulful hospitality firmly rooted in their local neighbourhoods. Together, we’re creating sanctuaries for free-thinking urbanites across Europe. About Cove. Unlike other hotels, we’re not into labels. We’re into living. Cove offers guests a space like no other – carefully designed, uncluttered apartments that allow each person to make the most of every moment, and every mode. These day’s it’s not about clocking in then logging off, presenting then partying, or even weekdays and weekends. It’s about undivided, seamless living. Flowing from one mode to the next without interrupting. Working comfortably. Living efficiently. Blurring borders and being together, but with enough space for our guests. Work/life balance has changed, and we’re here for the future. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement edyn’s Purpose is to build brands designed around Soulful Hospitality -we create sanctuaries where free thinkers can nourish and enliven their souls. This is only possible if the growth of our company is centred around a deep respect for humanity. Everyone at edyn should feel free and safe to express their ideas, state their opinions and share their lived experiences in an environment of openness, tolerance, and curiosity. This principle sits at the heart of our approach to improving diversity and inclusion. We have established goals and supporting commitments which will help us ensure that everyone in edyn feels a sense of belonging, regardless of their background or identity. We are on a DEI journey that we have yet to complete, and we acknowledge our failures or weaknesses as we discover them. Our principle & goals are clear, and we travel together to seek to drive change, evolve ourselves and the edyn community.

Public Area Attendant – 5-Star Hotel We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Public Area Attendant to join our team at a prestigious 5-star hotel. This role is essential in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and guest satisfaction throughout all public spaces. Key Responsibilities: • Ensure all public areas, including lobbies, corridors, restrooms, and lounges, are maintained to exceptional cleanliness standards, • Regularly clean, polish, and sanitize surfaces to create a welcoming environment for guests, • Respond promptly to guest requests and maintain a professional, friendly attitude at all times, • Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies and report any maintenance issues, • Work closely with the housekeeping team to uphold luxury hospitality standards Requirements: • Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a 4- or 5-star hotel, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards, • Excellent time management and organisational skills, • Good communication skills and a positive attitude, • Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays

Join U9 – London's luxe space-age karaoke destination in the heart of the West End! Be the first smiling face guests see as you welcome them to our cosmic cocktail lounge and nine private karaoke suites. Deliver elevated East Asian-inspired hospitality in a high-energy, futuristic setting with precision cocktails and 450,000+ songs. Key duties • Greet & welcome guests warmly, manage reservations & check-ins for private suites, • Seat groups efficiently, coordinate room allocations & flow with bar/karaoke team, • Handle queries, special requests & complaints professionally, • Keep entrance/lounge area pristine, organised & inviting, • Assist with promotions, upselling cocktails/food & event coordination, • Support during peaks (e.g. light hosting, guiding to suites), • Uphold health & safety standards Requirements • Experience as Host/Hostess (or front-of-house) in busy bar/lounge/nightlife venue – 2+ years preferred, • Outgoing, confident & energetic personality with strong communication skills, • Calm under pressure in fast-paced, late-night environments, • Passion for hospitality & creating memorable experiences, • Flexible for evenings, weekends & late shifts, • Right to work in UK What we offer • £15/hr base + tronc/tips (great earning potential), • Staff meals, • Training in luxury service & career growth, • Fun, dynamic team in a stunning West End venue

Exciting opportunity at DOVER STREET COUNTER We have been open for 3 months now and seeking for an enthusiastic, hospitality-driven, and professional person to join our reception/hostess team. STRONG knowledge of Seven Rooms is essential! • 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.