Host/ess - London
Host/ess - London
Become a Londoner
Welcome to The Londoner, a hotel that is chic boutique in spirit and feeling yet staggering in scale and ambition. A perfectly engineered collection of spaces, tastes, textures, and offerings over 15 floors. Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, where the four corners of the city meet. We are seeking hospitality professionals whose unique talents and ambitions will drive them to not only rise to our guests' exacting standards, but also propel their own career potential in a company that recognizes and rewards potential. Stand out from the crowd by joining London's first 'Super Boutique' hotel.
At The Londoner we are committed to being the best place to work, so much so that we have officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the forefront of our culture.
We are currently recruiting for a Host/ Hostess for our standout restaurant, Whitcomb's at The Londoner, this high-end restaurant is a very popular venue and is key to the Londoner experience.
Overview:
An amazing opportunity to join our 5 Star Luxury Hotel, The Londoner as a Host or Hostess in Whitcomb's at The Londoner.
As a Host/Hostess you will be responsible for allocating tables for guests for the lunch or dinner service that day.
. You will welcome guests to the restaurants, seat them at their table, explain the concept of the restaurant and introduce them to their waiter/ess.
. As a Host/Hostess you are responsible for the smooth running of the guest service and arrival experience within the restaurant.
You will be competent with IT applications such as Open table, Adecco and Micros Is able to achieve a 100% pass mark in Micro's competency tests.
About You:
Previous experience of working in a high-end food led operation as a host or hostess is essential.
Demonstrates excellent, attention to detail and customer service skills.
Impeccable command of the English language both written and spoken.
Passion for food and beverage and keeping up to date with latest food trends.
Our Benefits Package:
Competitive salary
28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service
Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily
Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to 500 per friend recommended.
Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels
Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends
Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets
Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
Regular social events across all hotels
Annual company recognition events held in January each year
Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels
Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support
Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy
Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development
Eligibility:
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.