Front of House Host (London)

Staffline; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider in London seeks a Front of House Host to provide exceptional customer service in luxury automotive settings. This full-time role includes welcoming clients, managing schedules, and enhancing the customer journey across showrooms. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, experience in customer-facing roles, and a keen eye for detail. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday entitlement

Potential for increased holiday over time

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role in luxury automotive, retail or hospitality.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Problem solving and decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome clients with professionalism and warmth.
• Assist with refreshments and maintain showroom presentation.
• Present vehicle features and benefits to customers.
• Work closely with Front of House Manager on service excellence.
• Handle appointment schedules and ensure efficient customer flow.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Maths and English GCSE to Grade C

Job description

Overview

Join our client's prestigious automotive brand as a Front of House Host, where you will host all Park Lane/Park Royal customers and provide exceptional customer service across both the sales and aftersales departments.

This full-time position offers a 40-hour working week, Monday to Saturday on a rota system, across Park Lane and Park Royal sites, to ensure full cover during the site opening times, including bank holidays.

Working hours

Park Lane (Showroom) 09:00 - 18:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday; 09:00 - 20:00 Thursday; 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday.

Park Royal 07:30 - 18:00 Monday Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday; 07:30 - 20:00 Thursday; 08:00 - 16:00 Saturday.

There is late night opening on a Thursday; on occasion you may be required to work later for specific ad-hoc events.

Competitive salary based on experience.

Your Time at Work

• Greet and welcome clients upon arrival, offering a warm and professional first impression.


• Assist with refreshments and maintain the luxury retail showroom presentation across all sites.


• Follow all Park Lane uniform and brand & personal appearance representation standards at all times.


• Confidently present vehicle features, technology, and benefits to customers.


• Provide personalised assistance and hospitality to customers wherever possible.


• Work closely with the Front of House Manager to implement and maintain service excellence initiatives.


• Coordinate with sales and aftersales teams to enhance and personalise the customer journey for all appointments.


• Ensure seamless communication between clients and relevant departments, keeping them informed at every stage.


• Ensure all reception telephone calls and email etiquette are professional and include appropriate greeting and sign off.


• Monitor and manage appointment schedules, ensuring efficient customer flow throughout the day.


• Manage all VIP and GKL clients with discretion, offering a tailored experience.


• Provide feedback on all customer interactions to help enhance the overall retailer experience.


• Participate in team meetings and training to continuously improve service standards.


• Participate as Front of House cover for all out-of-hours company events.


• Oversee the facilitation of meeting room requests, prepare, set up and clear meeting rooms with refreshments and lunches for internal & client meetings.


• Reporting of any maintenance, IT or Health and Safety concerns to the relevant department.


• Assist in administrative duties as required.


• Manage complaints and/or VIP customers with discretion.

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will have excellent communication, negotiation skills and work well as part of a team. You will have an exceptional eye for detail and good time management/administration skills.

Essential Skills:

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role within luxury automotive, luxury retail or premium hospitality environments.


• Proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.


• Excellent time management and organisational skills and emphasis on attention to detail.


• Ability to problem solve and prioritise decision-making.

Desirable Skills:

• Maths and English GCSE to Grade C

Key Information and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.


• 27 days of holiday entitlement in your first full year, increasing to 29 and 30 days.

Job Ref: 1BMWF

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