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We’re Hiring: Host/Hostess 📍 Greenwood Greenwood is looking for a Host/Hostess to join our dynamic front-of-house team. If you’re a confident, customer-focused professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for hospitality, we’d love to hear from you! About the Role: As Host/hostess, you will be the first point of contact for guests, ensuring a seamless guest experience from arrival to departure. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily reception operations Handle bookings and guest inquiries Coordinate with FOH and management teams Ensure excellent customer service at all times What We’re Looking For: Previous experience in a reception or front-of-house supervisor role (hospitality preferred) Strong communication and organizational skills A professional and welcoming demeanor Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings What We Offer: Competitive pay A supportive, energetic team Opportunities for growth within a premium hospitality venue Ready to lead from the front? Apply now by sending your resume

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Host/Hostess to join our passionate team at the newly opened Osteria Angelina. Our restaurant is committed to delivering excellence in both cuisine and service. We take pride in our dedication to providing guests with a memorable and enjoyable dining experience Who You Are: Excellent command of written and spoken English. Customer-focused, viewing every complaint as an opportunity to enhance the guest experience. Thrive in a high-paced environment, ensuring each guest feels special under all circumstances. Mature, patient, and confident with a friendly yet professional communication style. Seven rooms experience preferred.

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

We’re looking for a full time a Senior Receptionist to join The Ivy Collection. Working closely with the front of house of all reception team ensuring all functions are carried out in accordance with agreed procedures, protocols and time scales. You’ll welcome all our guests at the highest standards, making everyone from business people to locals feel like our only guest. Who are we? Iconic but accessible. Glamorous but good fun. Prestigious but unpretentious. The Ivy Collection is bringing a touch of The Ivy magic to the rest of London and beyond, with fabulous food you’d happily eat every day and service you’d expect from the best. Who are you? You are: Current / previous experience working as Receptionist / Senior Receptionist in a top restaurant or hotel, not necessarily a five star but somewhere known for its service and style. A good communicator, exceptionally friendly and inclusive, even after a long shift Experience in supporting the seamless running of a restaurant by providing excellent guest service. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and work on your own initiative. What’s in it for you? As well as a chance to add one of the world’s most prestigious names to your CV, you’ll get: Top class training, before the job, and on the job. Meals from our menu and discount in all our restaurants. Lots of benefits including your uniform, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, a recommend a friend scheme and savings on things like gym membership and cinema tickets. A salary you’ll be hard pressed to beat.

About us Chez Antoinette Victoria is a French Brasserie with a very much homemade cuisine, the food is based on organic, seasonal and fresh produce. Schedule: • Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 – 21:00 (1-hour break) — Host & Admin, • Saturday: 11:00 – 21:00 (1-hour break) — Host only Role Overview We are looking for a confident, organised, and hospitality-experienced Host/Admin to join the team at Chez Antoinette Victoria. This role is essential in ensuring smooth daily operations, excellent guest experience, and efficient reservation and seating management. The successful candidate will be the primary point of contact for reservations, guest enquiries, and front-of-house coordination, working closely with the team to maintain high service standards. Key Responsibilities Reservations & Systems • Manage SevenRooms and OpenTable on a daily basis, including:, • Settings, experiences, and offers, • Booking updates and availability control, • Organise table seating and manage the floor plan, • Assign tables and plan shifts in advance, • Handle group bookings up to 30 guests, • Work alongside our Events Manager for events of 30+ guests Guest Experience • Welcome and greet guests professionally, • Answer phone enquiries in a clear and friendly manner, • Manage email enquiries efficiently and promptly, • Be responsible for guest reviews and follow-up where needed Operations & Administration • Prepare and place table cards as required, • Ensure menus and outdoor boards are updated, • Support front-of-house organisation and coordination, • Maintain high standards of presentation and service What we are looking for The ideal candidate will have: • Background in hospitality, • Experience with reservation systems (SevenRooms/OpenTable preferred), • Strong organisational skills, • Excellent communication skills, • Confident and mature demeanour, • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, • Professional and welcoming attitude If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy being the key link between guests and the restaurant team, we would love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a full time Receptionist to join The Ivy Collection. Working closely with the front of house team to make sure high standards are maintained. You’ll welcome all our guests at the highest standards, making everyone from business people to locals feel like our only guest. Who are we? Iconic but accessible. Glamorous but good fun. Prestigious but unpretentious. The Ivy Collection is bringing a touch of The Ivy magic to the rest of London and beyond, with fabulous food you’d happily eat every day and service you’d expect from the best. Who are you? You are: Current / previous experience working as Receptionist in a top restaurant or hotel, not necessarily a five star but somewhere known for its service and style. A good communicator, exceptionally friendly and inclusive, even after a long shift Experience in supporting the seamless running of a restaurant by providing excellent guest service. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and work on your own initiative. What’s in it for you? As well as a chance to add one of the world’s most prestigious names to your CV, you’ll get: Top class training, before the job, and on the job Meals from our menu and discount in all our restaurants Lots of benefits including your uniform, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, a recommend a friend scheme and savings on things like gym membership and cinema tickets A salary you’ll be hard pressed to beat

Our Front of House team is currently looking for an experienced Reception Supervisor to join the family. Service is always at the forefront so you need to be exceptionally welcoming, dynamic and very friendly. Our guests choose us for a memorable experience, and you will be part of making each experience extra special. Your Rewards: As a Reception Supervisor, 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 Duck & Waffle or SUSHISAMBA® restaurants, • 28 day’s holiday allowance, • Complimentary breakfast and dinner during shifts, • Cycle to work scheme, • '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: The Reception Supervisor is responsible for supervising and leading all aspects of the front of house host program. Working closely with the entire management team, the focus will be on staff training, development, scheduling and operational procedures ensuring all Host/Receptionists deliver attentive, courteous and efficient service to guests throughout their dining experience. The role is responsible for assisting the restaurant managers in all aspects of restaurant operation. As a Reception Supervisor, we would love you to have: • At least 2 years of Reception/Host experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment, • Availability to work evenings, weekends and most holidays, • Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills, • Promptly answer phones with appropriate scripting, • Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas, • Exceptional attention to detail, • Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly, and customers'; concerns are addressed, • Direct guests to cloakrooms and waiting areas such as Bar and/or lounge, • 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 Details Salary: Up to £18 / Hour Schedule: Full Time Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience Location: Duck & Waflle Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY UK

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 Receptionist, you will be responsible for providing a warm, friendly, and efficient welcome to all guests, ensuring they have a smooth and enjoyable experience from arrival to departure. This role involves managing reservations, assisting with guest inquiries, and supporting the front-of-house team to maximize guest satisfaction and table occupancy. About the role: • Part time., • Must be available evenings and weekends. Key responsibilities: • Greet guests with a warm and professional demeanour, ensuring a positive first impression., • Manage reservations, seating arrangements, and guest flow to optimize the dining experience., • Handle phone and email inquiries, providing accurate information and assisting with bookings., • Work closely with the front-of-house and management team to ensure seamless service., • Maintain an organized and efficient reception area., • Assist with special requests and accommodate guest needs whenever possible. About you: • Previous experience as a Receptionist or Host in a high-quality hospitality environment., • Exceptional customer service and communication skills., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure., • A team player with a positive and proactive attitude., • Proficient in utilizing the Seven Rooms booking system. 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.

Flight Club Victoria is hiring! We're looking for receptionists to join our lovely venue Flight Club Victoria! The Flight Club Family is at the heart of everything we do and , if you join us, We will always make sure you know how much we value your contribution and hard work through : • Fun friendly working environment, • Competitive hourly rates paid fortnightly, • Free lunches when you’re working, • Rewards offered throughout the year, • Great staff discount, • Excellent career development opportunities

Home of sensory Japanese dining CLAP Restaurant is open in one of London’s most prestigious areas, Knightsbridge. Following extensive and consistent success with three thriving restaurants based across the Middle East, led by the flagship CLAP Dubai, and a reputation renowned by the Michelin Guide. CLAP is delighted to announce it will continue to redefine dining experiences with its debut opening in the UK. Clap London along with our other restaurants and hotels can offer you an exciting opportunities to travel and grow within our company We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working Hostess to join our team

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

Looking for a full time Hostess will play a crucial role in ensuring exceptional guest experiences and who knows well reservation systems like opentable by managing the front-of-house operations and leading the host/hostess team.

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.

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.