Head Host

Hosts at The Ned are the smiling faces welcoming guests to any of our 10 restaurants - each serving a unique style of cuisine from around the world. Each restaurant has its own distinct look, vibe, and menus to complement it, so you’ll be leading a team to deliver the perfect service for your venue - whether that’s friendly and laid-back, the super polished standards of fine dining, or anything in between.

What’s the role?

Head Host

Who we are…

The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time.

The Ned launched in 2017 in the heart of the City, in the former Midland Bank headquarters. The Ned City of London houses Ned’s Club - a private members’ space, gym and rooftop - alongside a public spa, a whole floor of event spaces, ten restaurants and bars and 250 hotel bedrooms.

Reporting into the Senior Reception Manager and as a key part of our restaurant operations team you will:

1. Lead a team of hosts to welcome and settle our members and guests, setting the tone for the rest of the visit.
2. Handle guest requests and queries regarding their reservations.
3. Collaborate with our bar, floor, and management teams, providing them with information about the guests' visit so they can deliver the amazing experiences The Ned is known for.
4. Build rapport with regular guests over time, learning their preferences and what makes for an amazing experience – storing this information on our bookings system.
5. As a junior member of the leadership team, you will be a guardian of outstanding hospitality within your team, modeling behaviors and providing coaching and feedback where needed.

What you can bring to the role:

1. As the smiling face that greets every member and guest to our Club spaces, you’ll have a bright personality and genuine warmth with a passion for outstanding hospitality.
2. First impressions and rapport building are what this role is all about, so you’ll be the kind of person everyone feels better after even a brief interaction with.
3. This can be a high-pressure role, so a calm demeanor and ability to defuse situations and turn them into a positive is extremely valuable.

What The Ned can give you:

1. Salary of £18.25 per hour (including service charge).
2. Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant, Neddy’s including monthly payday breakfast.
3. Exclusive rates at The Ned for staying and eating for you, your family, and friends.
4. Wellbeing and health benefits, including Reward Gateway and Wagestream, with access to gym, shopping, and cinema discounts.
5. Your birthday off, after a year of service and more holiday after five years of service.
6. Refer a friend scheme.
7. Regular social events, including an annual pool party.
8. Employee assistance program – 24/7 advice and support.
9. Reward and recognition initiatives.

At The Ned, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.

Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.