Guest Experience Host: Fast-Paced, Growth & Perks

The Columbo Group

Greater London

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 21,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

50% off across venues
Access to events and festivals
Columbo Academy training
Paid weekend off
Referral scheme
Nest pension

Job summary

The Blues Kitchen, part of The Columbo Group, is seeking a Host to welcome guests with warmth and confidence and to help manage bookings and walk-ins. You will set the tone for the guest experience, coordinate with the floor team and ensure smooth service from the moment guests arrive until they leave.

This role offers exposure to a high-energy hospitality environment with opportunities to grow and develop within our brand and training programs.

Qualifications

  • Natural host who enjoys looking after people.
  • Strong organisation and attention to detail.
  • Confident in a busy, fast-moving environment.
  • Clear communication and calm approach under pressure.
  • Willingness to learn and develop in hospitality.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome guests with warmth, confidence and genuine care.
  • Manage bookings and walk-ins with calm organisation.
  • Set the pace and flow of the restaurant from the door.
  • Communicate clearly with the floor team to support smooth service.
  • Create a strong first and last impression for every guest.

Skills

People skills
Organised
Calm under pressure
Clear communicator

Job description

The Blues Kitchen, part of The Columbo Group, is seeking a Host to welcome guests with warmth and confidence and to help manage bookings and walk-ins. You will set the tone for the guest experience, coordinate with the floor team and ensure smooth service from the moment guests arrive until they leave.

This role offers exposure to a high-energy hospitality environment with opportunities to grow and develop within our brand and training programs.

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