F&B Host

St Martins Lane Hotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee hotel discounts

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Free legal advice

Counseling services

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing resources

Breathing exercises

24/7 support line

Team recognition

Free meals on duty

Job summary

St Martins Lane Hotel in Covent Garden is seeking a Food & Beverage Host to greet guests with warmth and professionalism, setting the tone for memorable experiences from arrival. You’ll be the first and last impression, ensuring guests feel valued as you coordinate seating, reservations, and service with restaurant, bar, and kitchen teams.

Join a luxury Morgans Originals property known for bold design, creative spirit, and exceptional guest care.

Qualifications

• A warm, professional, and engaging personality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence in managing reservations and guest enquiries.
• A passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences.
• The ability to remain composed and solution-focused during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Creating outstanding first and last impressions through warm, genuine welcomes and farewells.
• Greeting and seating guests with confidence, professionalism, and personality.
• Managing reservations, walk-ins, and table allocations to ensure a smooth guest journey.
• Building positive relationships with guests and anticipating their needs before they ask.
• Handling enquiries and special requests with care, empathy, and attention to detail.
• Working closely with restaurant, bar, and kitchen teams to create seamless service experiences.
• Maintaining a welcoming, elegant, and inviting atmosphere throughout the reception and dining areas.
• Helping guests celebrate special moments and creating experiences they want to return for.

Skills

Warm personality

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Reservation management

Hospitality passion

Guest service mindset

Problem solving under pressure

Job description

Every memorable dining experience starts with a feeling — feeling welcomed, valued, and genuinely cared for. As a Food & Beverage Host, you'll be the person who creates that feeling from the moment a guest arrives.

At our luxury lifestyle hotel, we're looking for someone who naturally connects with people, enjoys creating exceptional first impressions, and takes pride in making every guest feel they belong. More than managing reservations and seating plans, you'll help create an atmosphere where guests can relax, connect, celebrate, and enjoy unforgettable moments.

This is a role for someone who understands that hospitality is about people. You'll be the warm smile at the door, the reassuring presence during busy periods, and the person who turns a simple welcome into the start of an extraordinary guest experience.
Working closely with our restaurant, bar, and kitchen teams, you'll help ensure every service flows seamlessly while making guests feel recognised, valued, and cared for.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating outstanding first and last impressions through warm, genuine welcomes and farewells.
• Greeting and seating guests with confidence, professionalism, and personality.
• Managing reservations, walk-ins, and table allocations to ensure a smooth guest journey.
• Building positive relationships with guests and anticipating their needs before they ask.
• Handling enquiries and special requests with care, empathy, and attention to detail.
• Working closely with restaurant, bar, and kitchen teams to create seamless service experiences.
• Maintaining a welcoming, elegant, and inviting atmosphere throughout the reception and dining areas.
• Helping guests celebrate special moments and creating experiences they want to return for.
• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty

What You'll Bring

• A warm, professional, and engaging personality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence in managing reservations and guest enquiries.
• A passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences.
• The ability to remain composed and solution-focused during busy service periods.

Hotel

At St Martins Lane, a Morgans Originals hotel, we don't just create memorable stays—we create unforgettable experiences. Located in the vibrant heart of Covent Garden, our hotel is a destination for those who thrive on creativity, individuality and connection. Renowned for its iconic design, bold personality and electric atmosphere, St Martins Lane brings together passionate people who love delivering exceptional service and making every guest interaction count

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.