Front of House Host (Full & Part Time) OTE 17 Pounds

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and lively team at a popular rooftop bar in London, where you'll be the first point of contact for guests. This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills to ensure an unforgettable experience for visitors. You'll be responsible for welcoming guests, managing reservations, and maintaining a clean reception area. With a competitive salary and a fun working environment, this is a fantastic opportunity for outgoing individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting. Be part of a friendly family that values customer satisfaction and teamwork!

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess or waiter/waitress.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to monitor the entire venue.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests to the venue and escorting them to assigned tables.
• Managing reservations to maximise venue occupancy.
• Providing excellent customer service and a warm experience.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Booking and reservation systems (Collins)

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Front of House Host (Full & Part Time) OTE 17 Pounds, London

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Client:

London Bridge Rooftop

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Who are we?
London Bridge Rooftop is a 240-capacity outdoor bar across from the Shard with top-notch views of London, cocktails, pints and amazing food! We love our customers and like to make them feel at home. We're looking for outgoing, confident and lively front-of-house staff to come and join our fun and friendly family and with a salary of £12.21p ph + service charge (currently around £5ph). OTE £17.

The Role

We are looking for full and part-time front-of-house hosts or hostesses (with the most or mostess) to join our team and be our guests' first point of contact.

For this role, you should have solid organisational and people skills to ensure our guests have a positive experience from arrival until departure. We want them to feel like friends coming to their favourite place and you're their BFF.

Ultimately, you’ll ensure we provide excellent customer service and a warm, welcoming experience to our guests. We'll provide a fun working environment and an outgoing team to create the best experiences for everyone!

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

• Welcoming guests to the venue
• Escort customers to assigned tables and provide necessary information
• Ensure that tables are informed when their reservation is nearly finished and tables are cleared in time for the next guest
• Manage reservations to maximise venue occupancy
• Maintain a clean reception area
• Cater to guests who require extra attention
• Address customer's email and social media queries
• Assist wait staff as needed
• Greeting customers upon their departure
• Bringing the vibes and chat that will make customers want to leave a 5-star review about how great you were

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (via email and in-person)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Confident, attentive and lively
• Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess or waiter/waitress
• Understanding of booking and reservation systems especially Collins
• Experience in managing reservations
• Ability to think on your feet, adapt and quickly solve problems as they arise
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstratable customer-service skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to monitor the entire venue
• Availability to work in shifts as needed
• Good physical condition to walk and stand during an entire shift
• Ability to work with a welcoming friendly demeanor even on a hectic day

What we are offering:

• Salary of £12.21p ph + service charge (currently around £5ph) OTE £17