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Who we are: The Lavery is home to a restaurant, café and elegant events spaces located on South Kensington’s Cromwell Place. The building takes its name and inspiration from its history as the former home and studio of Sir John Lavery (1856–1941), the renowned Anglo-Irish painter. Housed within a collection of Grade II-listed townhouses. The kitchen is led by Yohei Furuhashi. Yohei’s menu highlights Mediterranean seasonality while incorporating influences and ingredients from the British Isles. What we’re looking for: As the Receptionist for our restaurant and event spaces, you will play a key role in welcoming guests, managing bookings, and ensuring smooth operations at the front desk. You will act as the first point of contact for customers and play a vital role in delivering excellent customer service both in-person, over the phone and email. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised, friendly, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. What you will be doing: Telephone & Bookings Management: Handle booking requests, modifications, and cancellations. Provide information on restaurant opening hours, menu, and special events. Take and relay messages for management or your colleagues. Confirm bookings and reservations system. Guest Services & Reception: Act as a first point of contact and greet guests warmly upon arrival. Handle walk-in enquiries about availability and waiting times. Assist guests with cloakroom service and retrieve coats upon departure. Manage lost property. Provide information about restaurant policies and services. Administrative & Communication Duties: Respond to email enquiries about bookings, private events, and special requests. Maintain an organised log of VIP guests or special occasions. Communicate guest preferences and special requests to the team. Coordinate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service. Update booking systems or guest records as needed. Event & Private Dining Coordination: Provide initial information about private dining and event bookings. Forward event enquiries to the appropriate team. Assist in organising guest lists or special event details. General Support Tasks: Assist with printing and preparing menus, place cards, or signage. Ensure the reception area is tidy and welcoming. Monitor guest feedback and pass relevant comments to management. Sort and deliver incoming post and parcels. Adhere to all fire safety procedures and assist in the evacuation process in the event of a fire. Carry out administrative tasks and provide support for all departments and when required. Conditions of Work: Flexible hours contract with weekend, sometimes 3+ evening shifts per week and bank holidays. £14 per hour + tronc What you’ll get: 50% Off at The Lavery Restaurant: Make the most of our incredible restaurant with a discounted price for you and up to 4 friends and family. Office Socials and Events: Strengthen team bonds and learn more about our industry with our exciting lineup of social events throughout the year.? Health Shield: Employee Assistance Program: Need a helping hand or a listening ear? Our employee assistance program is here to support you through life's ups and downs. From counselling services to wellness resources, we've got your back every step of the way.
Job overview To provide a consistent, professional approach to all guests through the highest standards of product and service. To actively contribute to meeting and exceeding hotel targets. Duties and responsibilities Sales and Revenue: • To be proactive with contributing to the success of the department, • Products and services are explained to the customer at all times to ensure the customer has the best choice available to them., • To ensure all procedures pertaining to revenue capture are up-held at all times Costs and efficiency: • To minimise wastage at all opportunities, • To actively promote an energy efficient culture throughout the department, • To ensure all cash/floats procedures are followed by team members: all cash/floats must be counted at the start and the end of the shift and witnessed by a supervisor or manager. This must be recorded in the float/safe book provided and you must complete all relevant information. All the float must be placed in the cash till. Customer relations: • Positive working relationships are established and maintained with colleagues throughout the Hotel, • Customer feedback, both positive and negative are responded to appropriately and efficiently, • Information on customer service problems is gathered in order to improve the service offered, • A positive personal image is maintained at all times, • The needs of the customer are kept in balance with the needs of the organisation, • All guests are received and offered assistance in a positive manner at all times Operational requirements: • To answer all telephone calls in a polite and professional manner, • Table bookings are handled according to departmental procedures, • Back and front of house service areas and equipment are prepared, maintained and cleared, • Bars, dining rooms and function rooms are prepared, maintained and cleared, • Assistance is given in the maintenance of food displays, • Glassware, crockery and cutlery are cleaned and stored in accordance with Hotel procedures, • Cleaning is undertaken within the food and beverage areas as required, • Dining areas are prepared according to the requirements of business, • Food is served promptly, accurately and according to the standards of the department, • Drink orders are taken and served following departmental procedures, • Wine orders are prepared, taken and served accordingly, • Customer satisfaction is monitored throughout the meal and any remedial actions taken as required, • All customer feedback, positive and negative is reported to the Team Manager or Supervisor, • Food and drink requisitions from kitchen and bars are dispensed according to Hotel procedures, • To adhere to all Health and Safety Requirements as required by Hotel, • To adhere to the Food Hygiene Regulations and Licensing Laws, • To adhere to the requirements of the Data Protection Act at all times
Job Title: Sales Executive – Windows & Doors Location: Showroom, Acorn Industrial Estate, Crayford Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 17:00 About Us: We are a well-established company specialising in the supply of high-quality windows and doors. From our showroom at Acorn Industrial Estate, we provide expert advice and tailored solutions to our customers. The Role: We are looking for a motivated and professional Sales Executive to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full sales process from initial enquiry through to order completion. Key Responsibilities: Handling customer enquiries in person, by phone, and by email Managing the full sales cycle from consultation to final order Preparing and sending quotations Maintaining accurate records and correspondence Building strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business Requirements: Previous sales experience Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal Professional telephone manner and customer service skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Polish language skills are an advantage but not essential What We Offer: Full-time position, Monday – Friday, 8:00–17:00 Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Supportive team environment Opportunity to grow within a successful and expanding company If you are a motivated individual with the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Job overview To provide a consistent, professional approach to all guests through the highest standards of product and service. To actively contribute to meeting and exceeding hotel targets. (Important Note: This is a full-time position requiring year-round availability. The successful candidate must be able to commit to consistent attendance and fulfil all scheduled duties without seasonal interruptions). Duties and responsibilities Sales and Revenue: To be proactive with contributing to the success of the department Products and services are explained to the customer at all times to ensure the customer has the best choice available to them. To ensure all procedures pertaining to revenue capture are up-held at all times Costs and efficiency: To minimise wastage at all opportunities To actively promote an energy efficient culture throughout the department To ensure all cash/floats procedures are followed by team members: all cash/floats must be counted at the start and the end of the shift and witnessed by a supervisor or manager. This must be recorded in the float/safe book provided and you must complete all relevant information. All the float must be placed in the cash till. Customer relations: Positive working relationships are established and maintained with colleagues throughout the Hotel Customer feedback, both positive and negative are responded to appropriately and efficiently Information on customer service problems is gathered in order to improve the service offered A positive personal image is maintained at all times The needs of the customer are kept in balance with the needs of the organisation All guests are received and offered assistance in a positive manner at all times Operational requirements: To answer all telephone calls and guest requests in a polite and professional manner Meeting rooms bookings are handled according to departmental procedures Back and front of house service areas and equipment are prepared, maintained and cleared Function rooms are prepared, maintained and cleared Able to set up functions’ rooms Glassware, crockery and cutlery are cleaned and stored in accordance with Hotel procedures Cleaning is undertaken within the food and beverage areas as required Functions rooms are prepared according to the requirements of business Conference breaks are served promptly, accurately and according to the standards of the department Drink orders are taken and served following departmental procedures Wine orders are prepared, taken and served accordingly Customer satisfaction is monitored throughout the meal and any remedial actions taken as required All customer feedback, positive and negative is reported to the Team Manager or Supervisor To adhere to all Health and Safety Requirements as required by Hotel To adhere to the Food Hygiene Regulations and Licensing Laws To adhere to the requirements of the Data Protection Act at all times Skills: Excellent customer service skills. Commercial awareness. Flexibility. Good interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Problem-solving skills. Organisational skills. Teamwork skills.
Senior Sales Assistant Luxury Menswear Brand £35,000 - £40,000 + COMMISSION Please only apply if you have the following: 1. Have worked for a luxury menswear brand (not designer), 2. Your personal sales are £1 million Please note, apply through this advert only (no telephone calls or separate emails to us). We will contact those who are shortlisted. Thank you. Luxury clothing brand that sells the very best in formalwear, casualwear (including made to measure and bespoke), wide range of accessories and more, is currently seeking a Senior Sales Assistant to join their team. Italian company, really high end luxury brands popular with celebrities, high profile individuals, those that seek the best in quality! Luxury Senior Sales Assistant Requirements: 1. Luxury clothing experience, pinning experience and providing an excellent level of customer service., 2. Must have been with employers for minimum 1 year periods (we will not consider job hoppers), 3. Immaculately presented individuals who take pride in their appearance, 4. Excellent communication skills. Speaking more than language is preferred but not essential., 5. Given the basic salary offered, it goes without saying that anyone applying for this job will be on a similar salary, come from a highly regarded luxury retail clothing brand and an excellent salesperson who hits their sales KPI’s. Cover all the above? Then apply now! A fantastic company to work for coupled with an attractive salary and commission. Rely Recruitment: Exerts in the luxury retail sector. Key Words: Sales Assistant , luxury clothing , Luxury Menswear Sales Assistant , luxury senior sales assistant , Luxury Menswear Senior Sales Assistant #luxuryretailrecruitment #luxuryfashion #luxuryjobs #luxuryrecruitment #luxuryretail #luxuryretailjobs #harrods #Selfridges senior sales assistant
About UBX UBX Training is a fast-growing fitness business co-founded by four-time world boxing champion, Danny Green, alongside Australian fitness and tech entrepreneur, Tim West. We first opened in Australia in 2016 and have since expanded rapidly, enjoying five years of continuous growth, with 100 clubs now open across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore. We launched in the UK in 2022! At UBX, we deliver a sense of community, camaraderie and belonging, the most attractive aspects of sports, and combine these elements with convenience, accessibility, expert support, and intelligent programming. We have identified the reasons that motivate an individual to take control of their fitness and the barriers that may stop them, to create an environment where results are an additional benefit to the pure enjoyment of the workout. UBX’s unique boxing and strength training is non-contact and focuses on a mixture of bag work, padwork and strength training across a 12-round workout. In every workout, our members get 1 on 1 support from a UBX coach who advises on form and technique and ensures that the experience can work for people of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels. We deliver the most convenient, enjoyable, and effective workout to our members as well as a rewarding and enjoyable business for franchisees. Primary Purpose ● A key member of the team and accountable to the Owner, the Club Manager will have responsibility for the performance of the UBX club. ● As the lead for the sales function, you will be responsible for executing lead generation/marketing plan to increase membership sales. ● As Club Manager, you are accountable for ensuring all duties are delivered through project management, inter-personal skills, communication skills, administration, problem solving and process management. Key Accountabilities ● Maintain and grow the total membership base and oversee all aspects of the membership sales process. ● Drive financial plans and increase gross margins of the business through optimal programming and capacity utilisation. Responsibilities and Duties General ● Create, properly manage and exceed, all Sales and Operational budgets. ● Develop a gym culture where excellence and member appreciation are the focus and results are achieved. ● Build and develop relationships with key stakeholders, particularly the Owner, UBX Head Office team and the club team. ● Maintain gym facilities, top-notch cleanliness, appearance and organisation of the club and inventory. ● Maintain a strong working knowledge of our training programs by participating in at least two UBX training sessions per week. Customer Acquisition ● Create annual marketing plan for social media, digital/print marketing, and community events ● Carry out sales campaigns to increase membership via lead generation, brand promotion, social media networks and out-reach activities. ● Ensure a consistent sales effort is always maintained by providing daily sales goals and contests/incentive-based motivation, including establishing, expanding, and tracking outreach initiatives and strategic partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and charitable organizations. ● Provide club tours & convert leads to members. ● Make sales calls to prospects. ● Drive member referral scheme. Customer Retention ● Onboarding new members and helping them through our joining process. ● Offering first class customer service to current members. Social Media ● To manage social media pages and update with real-time content. ● To respond to any comments on all platforms. Reporting ● Analyse success of our business performance - both in terms of year-on-year performance and vs budgets and re-forecasts – providing insight, commentary, and action plans to address performance variances. ● To continually benchmark our activity vs. our competitive set (and the wider market) and feedback to the business. ● Daily management of invoicing and tracking of all budgets. Team Management ● Recruit, hire, train and deliver the onboarding program for all staff. ● Providing leadership and direction to the team at your UBX club. General Administration & Office Duties: ● To assist with answering the phones and take messages when require. ● Ensure all Front Desk systems and studio practices/processes are adhered to, including member check-in, telephone inquiries, payment handling, delinquent account procedures, and customer care calls. ● Participate in technical and personal development activities.
LIFE AT CLAYS Welcome to Clays, the ultimate indoor clay shooting experience and cocktail bar! We bring the thrill of a British clay target shooting weekend to the heart of the city. Our unique twist on Olympic clay shooting makes the sport safe, fun, and accessible for everyone. As we expand locally and globally, we're excited to share our love for British charm and competitive gaming with the world. Whether you're after a thrilling day with friends or a lively evening with colleagues, Clays is the perfect spot for adrenaline-pumping, fun-filled experiences. Careers at clays are loaded with possibilities. As we grow our brand, we are equally dedicated to the growth of our team. We offer ample opportunities for personal development and top-notch training. Our team is a vibrant mix of independent thinkers who are passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences for our guests. If you're seeking a workplace that values integrity, fun, and teamwork, Clays might just be the place for you! We’ve been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces 2025 by Great Place To Work UK! We’re all about creating a workplace filled with integrity, fun, and teamwork. But don’t just take our word for it, here's what our Clayers have to say: “You can be yourself here. The company values character and willingness to learn over prior knowledge. They provide all the training you need, and your progress is entirely up to you.” “Mistakes are stepping stones here, and no one is frowned upon for making them. We learn from each other, which is unique in a workplace.” If you’re looking for a role where you can grow and be part of a dynamic, fun-loving team, join us as we make history, one shot at a time! CLAYS VALUES At Clays, our venues are for everyone, and so is our workplace. We believe that to serve our diverse audience, we must first celebrate and nurture diversity within our team. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture. Different perspectives spark creativity and drive innovation. So, if you're passionate about making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you! And of course, we’re looking for someone who embodies our Clays values. That’s why we’ve framed them as key questions that guide everything we do: SAFE - Safety first. It’s our responsibility to protect our people, our guests, and our business. We make decisions that create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. AMAZING EXPERIENCE - We deliver an amazing experience by going above and beyond what's expected, obsessing over the detail, making thoughtfulness a priority, and ensuring every guest and colleague feels seen, valued, and truly celebrated. LASTING - Lasting means creating impact that goes beyond the moment. At Clays, the choices we make must meaningfully contribute to a lasting impression, for our guests, our people, our planet, and our brand. SUMMARY OF POSITION What's the Gig, you ask? Clays floor teams are collaborative, consisting of a group of highly skilled individuals who are heavily cross trained. Here at Clays, we offer a unique experience and therefore, have a unique role and requirements, this is where our Shoot Captains come in. Our Shoot Captains are the soul of our competitive socialising experience. You will bring the Clays experience to life for our guests. We are looking for exuberant individuals with big personalities who always bring fun and positive energy to our atmosphere. You will run a section of our gaming pegs and control the guests entire journey for multiple groups throughout the operation. Previous hosting and serving experience will really help you in this role. You will be expected to introduce the game, set guests up on the system and get them started. Show them how to use our Food & Beverage kiosks and support them with placing food and drinks orders. Moreover, you will ensure that they are looked after with our 12 steps of service, covering every stage of their experience. You will understand our bookings system and learn how to manage the entire bookings journey and you will actively engage in serving duties, coordinating with the bar and kitchen to ensure timely delivery of food and beverages to all tables in your designated section. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring that service is efficiently provided to all gaming pegs in your section. You will be a critical piece of the front of house team, always looking for opportunities to enhance the guest experience, giving hints, tips and recommendations, driving peoples competitive spirit and helping them engage with the game. As a Shoot Captain, you should be able to develop a rapport with the guest throughout their entire experience. You will ensure guests leave with a smile, remembering your name, and eagerly anticipating their next visit. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Your role will include but may not be limited to the following responsibilities; • You will be highly competent with our booking system, • On occasion you may run the reception and bookings for the service, • You will support the events team with group reservations, • You will be crucial to the smooth success of our corporate events, • Handle face to face customer enquiries as well as telephone and email queries in a polite, professional manner., • When running a section of gaming pegs you will be required to deliver the full 12 steps of the game and Food & Beverage service., • You will serve food and beverage in a professional manner, ensuring a high level of customer service, • Able to flex your skills across our multiple front of house roles SKILLS, DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES • Host or hospitality reception / bookings management preferred but not essential, • Previous food and beverage service experience, restaurant or bar, • Always looking for opportunities to improve your knowledge and abilities, • Passionate about hospitality and creating amazing experiences, • A keen eye for detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to build lasting relationships with colleagues and clients, • Honest with strong moral principles, • Take initiative, can solve problems calmly and work well under pressure, • Someone who really enjoys interacting with people, • Love and engage with incredible food and beverage WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN We value our colleagues greatly and want everyone to feel rewarded. This role is offered with a competitive base salary £12.50 per hour as well as weekly Tronc service charge distribution. Other great benefits include: • Holiday: 32 working days’ holiday pro rata each year, including bank holidays, with an increasing allocation up to a maximum of 36 days with length of service., • Colleague Discounts: Enjoy a generous 50% discount during off-peak periods and 25% during peak periods for you, your friends, and family., • Paid Breaks: We value your time and ensure you’re compensated for your breaks., • Health Care Cash Plan: Up to £995 for reclaimable appointments & treatments, and access to a Virtual GP., • Career Growth: Advance your career with Clayers Academy, our online learning platform, and seize opportunities for growth within our expanding business. Plus, earn globally recognized qualifications funded by Clays., • Celebration Day: An additional paid day off each year to celebrate something meaningful to you., • Parental Leave: Market-leading policies with 13 weeks at 100% pay for maternity, adoption, paternity, and partner leave after 12 months of service., • Employee Assistance: Access a 24/7 support service and up to 8 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme., • Volunteer Day: A paid day off annually to give back to your local community., • Birthday Gift: Choose a special gift to celebrate your birthday., • Pension Scheme: Join our non-contributory pension scheme with a minimum 3% contribution from us and 5% from you., • Recognition and Incentives: Enjoy team recognition and rewards through our Shooting Stars programme., • Hospitality Discounts: Access exclusive discounts via Hospitality Rewards., • Meals Provided: Free meals for colleagues working operational shifts. Plus, we’re certified as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating an outstanding work environment! You will be part of a growing brand, business and an exciting adventure with excellent training opportunities and investment in your personal development.
Available Position: Sales Assistant (Full Time - 44h per week) Location: Clapham, SW11 5RH or Richmond TW9 1AS About The Role: Decor Express currently have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Assistant to join our team. You will participate in the effective and efficient running of our store. As Sales Assistant you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the shop. The role is based primarily on the shop floor but you will be involved in other part of the business such as online trading. Salary: Competitive salary starting £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience plus benefits: • annual bonus and sales commission opportunity;, • 30 days holiday year, increasing with service,, • employee discount for all products in our stores;, • company pension and cycle to work scheme. Duties & Responsibilities: √ Sales of a wide range of paints, tools & fixings, mostly in the shop but also sometimes on the telephone or online. √ Carry out cash/card transactions, refunds processes accurately and in accordance with store procedures, √ Assisting and advising customers with the selection of products, √ Responding to a wide range of queries from customers, √ Maintaining stock levels and assisting with the stock take, Requirements: · Knowledge of paints, tools and previous experience in DIY or Builders Merchant store is essential for this role, · High standards of customer service and excellent telephone manner, · Good spoken English Proactive and sales driven attitude · A driving licence would be useful, · Ability to work as part of a team
This role involves operating day to day customer needs through calls, walk-in, booking, enquiring, ordering, give a full support for Caffe Concerto branches and customers of branches. · Taking day to day calls efficiently by follow caffe concerto Standards. · Serve walk-in customers and branch customers enquiry. · Give full rapid support for branch enquires. · Precisely handling customer orders, keep team updated of any other changes, Report, inform, for all stakeholders any changes of customer order for purpose of keep a product fresh and deliver on exact time. · Ensure customer matters or issue to be solved in high efficiency, with a priority. · Able to control pressure and ensure the customers leave satisfied either way. · Effective communication skills to handle Various situation. Either related to customers, or inform, clarify orders to productions to meet exactly customer expectations. · Cross-selling skills to reflect wide image about other caffe concerto model. · Ensure receive daily orders within cut of time with no missing, through follow up and communicate with the branches managers. · Daily payments and orders are reconciled on both dispatch and system with no shortage. Skills and Requirements: Previous experience on Telesales, Customer Service preferable. Excellent Communication skills, and Telephone manner are required. Essential Sales skills would be an advantage.
Receptionist - Ambassadors Clubhouse Salary - up to £15.50 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a similar role Ambassadors ClubHouse are seeking a Receptionist to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Receptionist looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Ambassadors Club House Named after the Sethis’ maternal grandfather, a former Indian Ambassador, the restaurant will take inspiration from his summer house in Dalhousie (formerly part of Punjab) and North India’s abandoned party mansions, as well as the founders’ own Punjabi heritage. The menu focuses on the cuisine of undivided Punjab. Culinary traditions and rare regional recipes will be showcased with a menu featuring classic papads, chaats & bitings, lesser-known kebabs cooked across the tandoor, sigri and tawa; curries cooked in cast-iron karahis and clay matkas, pilaus, biryanis, tandoor-roasted breads, and classic desserts. An all-day drinks list brings guests through lunch to dinner to late-night party, with a focus on tequila and mezcal cocktails blended with regional produce. Highlights include a selection of ‘Punjabi Margaritas’ all made with exotic north Indian fruits and citrus and paired with chaat masala spiced salts. Encapsulating the traditions of Punjab where hospitality and generosity are celebrated through the sharing of fine liquor in abundance. The dining room features a maximalist central bar with a gold dome, booth seating and counter dining while the lower ground floor will feature a drinking and dining space, alongside a DJ booth, open until late. The Position As Receptionist, you be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same. If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you: Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom; Effectively managing reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers during service; Handling face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.
Reception Manager - Brigadiers Salary - Up to £50,000 pa Schedule - Full Time Experience - previous experience in a quality restaurant Brigadiers are seeking a Reception Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Reception Manager looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Inspired by the army mess bars of India, where military regiments go to eat, drink and socialise, Brigadiers accommodates 140 covers internally with a further 34 on an outdoor terrace. Encouraging socialising and camaraderie, live sport is shown on demand in selected rooms, whilst pool and classic card games is offered for those who wish to play while they eat and drink. The food offering focuses on different methods of Indian barbecue, utilising tandoors, charcoal grills, rotisseries, wood ovens and classic Indian smokers. The drinks offering marries together the food and social spirit of the restaurant with beer, whisky, cocktails on tap and large serves. The Position We're looking for an experienced Reception Manager to ensure a welcoming and engaging first impression, and an exceptional guest experience and ensuring a seamless journey for our guests from start to finish. If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you: Prior experience as a Reception Manager or Head Receptionist in a fast paced, quality restaurant; Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom; Effectively managing reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers during service; Handling face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.
Hostess- 42 Cocktail Lounge - Gymkhana Salary - Up to £16 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a similar role Gymkhana's 42 Cocktail Lounge are seeking a Hostess to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Hostess looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Operating in Mayfair for over a decade, Gymkhana is inspired by the bars, social, sports, and members’ clubs of the British Raj in India. It serves contemporary Indian cuisine using seasonal British ingredients, with a strong focus on the tandoori oven. Since its opening in 2013, Gymkhana has garnered numerous accolades, including its first Michelin star and, in 2024, a second Michelin star, making it the first Indian restaurant in London to hold two.The restaurant was also named Restaurant of the Year by Restaurant Magazine and BMW Square Meal in 2014. As Giles Coren of The Times remarked, "Gymkhana is the best restaurant I have ever been to." Bar 42 A cocktail lounge, located at 42 Albemarle Street – where Gymkhana also resides. Guests enter through the door neighbouring Gymkhana. The drinks at 42 include house cocktails made with carefully sourced Indian ingredients and flavours, as well as a selection of elevated seasonal classics. The Position We're looking for an experienced Hostess to ensure a welcoming and engaging first impression, and an exceptional guest experience. You will be delivering Michelin Star standards and ensuring a seamless journey for our guests from start to finish. If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you: Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom; Effectively managing reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers during service; Handling face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.