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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.

We are seeking confident, charismatic, and professional Hosts/Hostesses to join our front-of-house team. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in upscale, fast-paced environments and have experience in late-night venues such as members’ clubs, cocktail bars, or nightlife settings. As the first and last point of contact, you will set the tone for our guests’ experience—balancing warmth, efficiency, and a strong sense of presence. Key Responsibilities Greet and welcome guests with confidence and professionalism Manage reservations, guest lists, and walk-ins efficiently Operate booking platforms including SevenRooms and OpenTable Maintain smooth door flow and seating coordination Liaise closely with management, security, and floor staff Handle VIP and high-profile clientele with discretion Uphold venue standards and booking policies Maintain composure in a high-energy, late-night environment Requirements Previous experience in hospitality, preferably in late-night venues, clubs, or premium restaurants Proficiency in SevenRooms and OpenTable is essential Strong interpersonal and communication skills Confident, well-presented, and personable Ability to remain calm under pressure in busy environments Flexible availability, especially evenings and late nights A proactive, team-oriented mindset

We are seeking an exceptional Receptionist to join the team at The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay based at the Savoy Hotel, Strand. Your responsibilities will include: • You will be the first and last point of contact for our guests, setting the tone for an exceptional dining experience, • Managing reservations, seating plans, and guest flow to ensure a smooth and efficient service, • Handling telephone calls, emails, and booking enquiries in a professional and timely manner, • Ensuring guests are seated promptly and their needs are communicated effectively to the Front of House team, • Building rapport with guests in a friendly yet professional manner to enhance their overall experience, • Managing guest queries, special requests, and feedback with confidence and discretion, • Maintaining a well-presented and organised reception area at all times What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience in a receptionist, host, or customer-facing hospitality role, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • A polished, professional manner with a naturally warm and engaging personality, • Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, • A genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service, • What’s in it for you:, • Competitive Pay Rate, • A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in Restaurants and on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses, • 30% discount for your Friends & Family in Restaurants and on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses, • Employees can instantly access up to 50% of basic wages earned before payday via Stream, • Refer a Friend Scheme - earn between £250 to £1000 when referring a friend to work with us (T&Cs apply), • Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally, • Progress your career through a multi-site and multi-brand, best in class global restaurant group, • Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energising and professional restaurant environment, • Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotel, • MYNDUP - our wellbeing partner where our teams can access up to 2 hours anonymous support a month, fully funded by GRR, for everything from mental health & wellbeing, to counselling or therapy sessions, life & career coaching and more, • Meals on duty This role will offer the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to develop their career in a best-in-class global restaurant business! We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process. At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense. We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.

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.

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.