Head Host

Plaza Khao Gaeng; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sundays off

50% dining discount

Staff events

Professional development

Job summary

Berenjak Mayfair, part of the JKS Restaurants group, seeks an experienced Head Host to deliver world-class hospitality and ensure a seamless guest journey from arrival to departure.

The ideal candidate will bring a warm, hands-on approach, strong knowledge of food and beverage, and a passion for delivering memorable experiences within a premium dining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Host in premium venue.
• Warm, welcoming persona with hands-on approach.
• Passion for hospitality and knowledge of food & beverage.
• Willingness to develop within a growing restaurant group.
• Experience in Mayfair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create inviting environment and memorable guest experiences.
• Support front of house and day-to-day operations.
• Manage reservations and optimise service with guest profiles (Sevenrooms).
• Collaborate with Reception and Reservations & Sales Managers on events and large group bookings.

Skills

Head Host experience

Guest services

Team leadership

Hospitality

Tools

Sevenrooms

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Head Host to play a key role in a dynamic & growing restaurant group with big plans ahead. You will be joining a driven and passionate team. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, Berenjak is an exciting group of Persian restaurants with four locations in the UK (Soho, Borough Market, Soho Farmhouse and Mayfair) and six internationally (UAE, Qatar, LA and New York).

The Location

Berenjak Mayfair is the brand’s flagship new opening located at 80 Duke Street, a moment’s walk from Grosvenor Square in the heart of Mayfair. The design direction is inspired by Grandad’s villa in the North of Iran; a space that feels homey and relaxed but also elegant and mature whilst the service style focuses on genuine, warm hospitality and memorable guest experiences. Guests can expect a mix of classic Berenjak classic Mazeh, Kababs and Khoresht with the addition of new elevated diverse regional Persian dishes. The beverage offering will draw a new focus to premium drinks options exclusively curated for the Duke Street location including new signature cocktails and an expanded wine selection.

The Position

We're looking for an experienced Head Host to ensure a welcoming and engaging first impression and an exceptional guest experience. You will be delivering world-class standards and ensuring a seamless journey for our guests from start to finish.

The successful Head Host will have:

• Previous experience as a Head Host in a premium restaurant or member’s club;
• Warm and welcoming persona, along with a hands-on approach to work and impeccable attention to detail;
• Passion for hospitality and excellent knowledge of food and beverage;
• Eagerness to learn and develop your career within an award-winning restaurant group;
• Experience working in Mayfair is preferred.

As Head Host, you will be responsible for:

• Creating an inviting environment & memorable experiences for every Berenjak guest that comes through our doors;
• Taking a hands on approach to your role and ensuring that you consistently support the front of house team in day-to-day operations;
• Managing reservations to leveraging guest profiles and reporting tools to optimise service and drive repeat guest visits. The ideal candidate would have expertise in Sevenrooms;
• Working seamlessly with our Reception Manager and Resersations & Sales Manager to drive our events strategy by maximising large group bookings and collaborations.

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

• We’re closed on Sundays – that’s always a set day off!
• 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• 3 month celebration meal
• Trade price wine from our suppliers
• Wagestream – stream your pay earlier
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• WSET wine and spirits courses
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.
• Employee referral scheme – paying up to £600 per referral
• Team parties & long service awards
• Wedding gift & new born care package
• Access to 24/7 GP for you and your family
• Discounted Gym Membership

The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World's 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024.

The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Lyle's, along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.