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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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  • Front of House Assistant
    Front of House Assistant
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Front of House Assistant - Ember Locke Kensington As a Front of House Assistant, you'll be one of the first faces our guests see, creating a warm welcome and delivering great service throughout their stay. From check-in to check-out, you'll help ensure every guest enjoys a seamless experience while supporting the wider hotel operation. If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy working with people and thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment, then this is the place for you. THE STAGE IS SET The stage is set for something different. We don't run conventional hotels; we build places with character and intent. What began as a small UK aparthotel portfolio has grown into a European collection recognised for design and atmosphere, and we're now entering a new chapter. As we redefine the brand and evolve our identity, we're focused on creating spaces that feel compelling, contemporary, and truly distinctive. Locke leads with bold expression; Cove by Locke refines that same spirit into a quieter, more streamlined approach. Guests come to rest, work, or escape. Comfort is a given: great beds, hot showers, and genuine service. But we aim to create moments that feel memorable and a little unexpected, bringing back the sense of mood hospitality often lost. This is our backdrop. We're on an exciting journey. Step on stage and play your part. THE WORK IN YOUR HANDS Welcome every guest with genuine warmth, personality, and professionalism. Deliver seamless check-ins, check-outs, reservations, and guest support. Share local knowledge and personalised recommendations to enhance every stay. Host our vibrant public spaces, creating a welcoming atmosphere and resolving guest queries with confidence. Provide outstanding food and beverage service across our restaurant, bar, breakfast, and grab-and-go outlets. Keep our hotel looking its best, maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and safety. Support events, hotel activations, and work flexibly across departments to meet the needs of the business. Be a collaborative team player who brings energy, positivity, and a passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences. Naturally, this is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form part of this job description. THE FIRE YOU CARRY Passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences. Positive, energetic, and adaptable personality. Strong communication skills and confidence in guest interaction. Ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure. Willingness to learn across multiple operational areas. YOUR PROVEN TRACK Previous hotel reception experience. Experience in food and beverage services is desirable. Experience using PMS and POS systems. WHAT WE LOOK FOR We're here to rethink what a modern lifestyle hotel can be. That takes pace, creativity, and people who enjoy working with purpose. If you're comfortable with change, motivated by ideas, and focused on crafting meaningful guest experiences, you'll do well here. We value individuals who can hold a vision, appreciate atmosphere, and want their work to have impact. Skills can be taught. Mindset can't. There's no single template for success here, just the right approach and willingness to grow. Property: Ember Locke Kensington Position: Front of House Assistant Department: Operations / Front Office Location: Kensington, London

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

    Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey in hospitality excellence? At Firmdale Hotels, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. Join us at our esteemed Dorset Square Hotel and become an integral part of our vibrant team. As a Receptionist at Dorset Square Hotel, you'll be at the forefront of our guest experience, ensuring every interaction is filled with warmth, professionalism, and impeccable service. Responsibilities: Greet guests with a warm smile and friendly demeanour, creating a positive first impression that sets the tone for their stay. Engage with guests and colleagues alike in a clear and engaging manner, ensuring their needs are met promptly and efficiently. Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of your work, from accurately processing reservations to maintaining a tidy reception area. Work seamlessly as part of our front office team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, cohesive work environment Manage multiple tasks with ease, prioritizing effectively to ensure smooth operations during busy periods. Bring your enthusiasm and passion for hospitality to every interaction, leaving a lasting impression on our guests. What You Need: • A keen willingness to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team., • A customer-focused mindset, dedicated to exceeding guest expectations at every opportunity., • Warmth and impeccable presentation, reflecting the high standards of Firmdale Hotels., • A passion for detail, ensuring every aspect of our guests' experience is flawless., • Enthusiasm and a positive attitude, infusing energy into everything you do. What We Offer: • Competitive hourly rate of £16 to £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 Our very first opening, and the hotel where Tim and Kit Kemp's vision for Firmdale Hotels began, Dorset Square Hotel occupies a handsome Regency building overlooking the garden square that was once the site of Thomas Lord's original cricket ground. Set in the charming, residential heart of Marylebone, it's surrounded by some of the capital's finest independent shops, cafés, restaurants and historic buildings. At its heart is The Potting Shed, our much-loved bar and restaurant, which brings its own warmth and character to this already special address. There's a real sense of history and heritage to this place, and a warmth that comes from being where it all started. To work at Dorset Square is to be part of that story, and to help write the next chapter through the care and dedication you bring to every guest experience. You'll be joining an award-winning team: • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026, • One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024, • Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2025 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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  • Front office manager
    Front office manager
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Front Office Manager - Hotel California Hotel California, a prestigious five-star hotel located in the heart of London, is seeking an exceptional Front Office Manager to lead our front-of-house operations. This role sits at the very heart of our guest experience, embodying our commitment to unparalleled luxury and sophisticated service. Role Overview: As Front Office Manager at Hotel California, you will orchestrate the seamless functioning of our reception, concierge, and guest relations departments. You will be the guardian of our legendary first impressions, ensuring every guest interaction reflects our rich heritage of elegance and meticulous attention to detail. Lead, inspire, and develop a team of front office professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and exceptional hospitality Oversee the complete guest journey from reservation to departure, ensuring all touchpoints exceed expectations Maintain impeccable standards of service delivery in line with our prestigious reputation Manage departmental budgets, revenue optimization strategies, and operational efficiencies Handle VIP arrangements and special requests with discretion and sophistication Resolve guest concerns promptly and gracefully, turning challenges into opportunities to demonstrate our commitment to service Collaborate with other department heads to create cohesive, memorable guest experiences Implement and monitor standard operating procedures to maintain consistency and quality Analyze performance metrics and guest feedback to continuously refine and elevate service standards The ideal candidate will possess an innate understanding of luxury hospitality, exceptional leadership abilities, and the presence to represent our storied establishment with dignity and warmth. You will embody our tradition of excellence while bringing fresh insights to enhance our legendary service.

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  • Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
    Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
    7 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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  • Host / Hostess
    Host / Hostess
    12 days ago
    £13–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Receptionist: No5 Dining Lounge, a high-end restaurant located in the heart of North London, is seeking a skilled receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills, a friendly and welcoming demeanour, and a passion for the hospitality industry.Responsibilities:Greet guests as they arrive at the restaurant, No5 Dining Lounge, a high-end restaurant located in the heart of North London, is seeking a skilled receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills, a friendly and welcoming demeanour, and a passion for the hospitality industry.Responsibilities:Greet guests as they arrive at the restaurant, providing a warm and friendly welcomeManage reservations and seating arrangements, ensuring that guests are seated in a timely and efficient mannerAnswer phone calls and respond to inquiries regarding menu items, reservations, and other restaurant-related questionsProvide guests with information about the restaurant and its offerings, including menus, specials, and promotionsHandle guest complaints and resolve issues in a professional and courteous mannerMaintain a clean and organised reception area, ensuring that menus and promotional materials are stocked and readily availableWork closely with restaurant staff to ensure a seamless guest experiencePerform administrative duties such as data entry, filing, and scheduling appointments as neededRequirements:High school diploma or equivalentProven experience as a receptionist or in a similar customer service roleExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational and multitasking abilitiesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyA friendly and welcoming demeanor with a passion for providing exceptional customer serviceKnowledge of basic computer applications such as MS Office and reservation management software is preferred (Sevenrooms).

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  • Reception Coordinator – Administration
    Reception Coordinator – Administration
    23 days ago
    £23500–£26000 yearly
    Full-time
    Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets

    Reception Coordinator – Administration Location: Stepney Green, E1 4DT (This is a fully office based role) Salary: £23,500 - £26,000 Vacancy Type: Permanent, Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 11am to 5pm (You will get 1 day off during the week to compensate working on Saturday) Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Can you start at short notice? You will play a central role in ensuring the smooth operation of their office administration tasks, from general admin, general reception duties and H&S duties. You need to have reception or administration experienced, or both and be reliable and with good written and verbal customer service skills. Want more details about what you will be doing? Great - read on! Meet and greeting visitors, ensure the visitor log is completed and advising departments on their visitor’s arrival, as well as sending customer feedback emails. Receiving, signing and informing or distributing to relevant departments via Teams. Answer and direct calls via various platforms and assist tenants with queries, booking appointments or directing them in as to speak to the relevant persons. Assisting clients by explaining various lettings processes, collecting and informing them of what documentation is needed, taking any pending payments, distributing keys and feeding information back to the rest of the admin department. Assisting tenants with final account balance checks and end of tenancy payments outstanding. Send out various documents to landlords and tenants information requirements. • Ensure that all end of tenancy calls and emails have been actioned to current tenants informing them of the relevant instructions & key return processes in line with GDPR before responding. Complete relevant checks and documentation ensuring relevant teams are made aware, update all required systems to ensure other departments have updated information. Notifying current tenants of new tenants due to move in and when, sending welcome email to new tenants. Assisting in helping with key sorting of tags, labels and any other admin jobs assigned. Health & Safety: testing fire alarm on a weekly basis, monitor entrance, deliveries, visitors, door card issuance, genera office H&S signs, any other general H&S duties needed. Office and kitchen stock check and orders, buying the daily fruit and milk whilst maintaining the reception, kitchen as well as front office area. Managing the coffee machine cleans, and stock order on a daily and weekly basis. Supporting with ideas and improvements for the front of house area. Be able to stay longer hours during the busy seasons if required. Is your skill set? Excellent telephone manor and face to face customer service aptitude is a must. Great computer skill and knowledge of systems such as Word, Excel, Teams, Microsoft. Excellent communicator in both verbal and written English. 2 years established previous experience in reception and administration duties. Have a strong and confident nature, able to multitask and prioritise in a busy fast paced environment. Have great time management and organisational skills What we offer you! A open plan vibrant office with music, and fresh fruit available every day. Staff Benefits such as discounts in shops, restaurants, entertainment establishments, GP, Counselling and Wellness access, and regular paid for eye sight test. Additional annual leave, and SSP top up pay accrued with length of service* A day off for your birthday, and a wellness day off per year* Company closure between Christmas to New Year* Summer party as well as the annual winter party (*terms & conditions apply) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for City Rooms, please don’t hesitate to apply.

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  • Hotel Receptionist
    Hotel Receptionist
    1 month 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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  • Self-employed Office cleaner (Dartford)
    Self-employed Office cleaner (Dartford)
    2 months ago
    £14 hourly
    Part-time
    Dartford

    Self-Employed Office Cleaner Location: Dartford Pay: £14/hour Job Type: Self-Employed | Regular Evening shifts | Part-Time About Us Emka Services Ltd is a growing professional cleaning company committed to providing exceptional results to our commercial and domestic clients in Kent. We are looking for experienced self-employed cleaners to join our team as we grow. This is for you, if you are a hardworking, motivated and reliable cleaner, and want the following: • Scheduled cleaning work: 2.5 hours/day, subject to availability. Hours may vary weekly., • Evening shifts: Monday - Friday, and some Sundays (from 5pm)., • 1 Site (No multiple locations to travel to)., • A supportive, friendly admin., • Clear checklists and systems to make your work easy., • Cleaning equipment and consumables provided on site. What You’ll Be Doing • Perform detailed cleaning (according to specifications), including: Dusting/wiping surfaces (furniture, equipment, skirting, window sills, glass etc), vacuuming and mopping, emptying and relining bins, disposing waste in designated bins etc., • Areas to clean: Entrance, Meeting rooms, Offices, toilets, reception, corridors/stairs, Lift, kitchen etc., • Maintain a professional demeanor at all times, and show care in representing us., • Adhere to the cleaning specification and checklist/frequency for each area., • Adhere to security, Health and Safety, and other operational guidelines., • Replenish stock for the kitchen and toilets., • Note stock levels weekly and report., • Report any issues and maintain effective communication., • Be punctual and Check-in/Check-out efficiently. What We’re Looking For • Experience in commercial cleaning (preferred), and strong work ethic., • Genuinely self-employed and responsible for your own National Insurance and tax., • Current DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one., • Demonstrate punctuality, attention to detail, reliability and a friendly demeanour., • Effective time management and ability to work independently., • Able to clean according to agreed specification., • Live near Dartford and surrounding areas, or have reliable transportation., • Right to work in the United Kingdom. Apply Today If you’re a hardworking and experienced cleaner looking for regular work with a professional company, apply today.

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