Restaurant Host/hostess

About Cafe Linea

Cafe Linea is a neighbourhood restaurant, bar, and bakery in the heart of Chelsea, just off Sloane Square. We bring together the craft of a patisserie with the energy of a busy all-day cafe — serving seasonal food and drinks from morning through to evening.

Our terrace overlooks the Saatchi Green, and on sunny days the pace is high, the restaurant is full, and the atmosphere is lively, warm, and welcoming.

The Role

We're looking for a Head Host to take full ownership of the door and lead the guest experience from the moment people arrive.

This is a key front-of-house role in a high-volume service environment, with a busy terrace operation and a constant flow of both bookings and walk-ins. You'll be responsible for controlling the door day-to-day — making real-time decisions on seating, pacing, and table allocation to keep the restaurant running smoothly.

You'll work closely with the floor and management team, acting as the central point between reservations, service, and guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full control of the host stand and manage the door throughout service
• Confidently use SevenRooms to manage bookings, pacing, and table allocation
• Balance reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers while maintaining flow
• Coordinate seating across indoor and terrace sections
• Manage waitlis...