Hospitality Host / Admin (Mon - Fri)

Baxterstorey Uk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK in London, England, is seeking a Hospitality Host / Admin to greet guests as they arrive, assist with seating, and support front‑of‑house operations from Monday to Friday.

You will manage reservations, record bookings, update availability, and confirm reservations as needed, while monitoring outlet activity to anticipate guest needs and maintain the highest standards of service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the hospitality industry, preferable in fine dining or upscale restaurants.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with guests, staff, and management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in reservation management software and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they arrive, providing a warm welcome and assisting with seating arrangements.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the restaurant's layout, table availability, and seating capacity.
• Manage reservations, including recording bookings, updating availability, and confirming reservations as needed.
• Monitor outlet activity to anticipate guest needs and ensure a seamless dining experience.
• Handle guest inquiries, requests, and complaints promptly and professionally, striving to resolve issues to the guest's satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the front-of-house area, including the reception area and dining room
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement strategies for enhancing the guest experience and maximizing revenue.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, hospitality, and guest service at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Reservation management software

Tools

Reservation management software

Job description

• Greet guests as they arrive, providing a warm welcome and assisting with seating arrangements.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the restaurant's layout, table availability, and seating capacity.
• Manage reservations, including recording bookings, updating availability, and confirming reservations as needed.
• Monitor outlet activity to anticipate guest needs and ensure a seamless dining experience.
• Handle guest inquiries, requests, and complaints promptly and professionally, striving to resolve issues to the guest's satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the front-of-house area, including the reception area and dining room
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement strategies for enhancing the guest experience and maximizing revenue.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, hospitality, and guest service at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the hospitality industry, preferable in fine dining or upscale restaurants.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with guests, staff, and management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in reservation management software and basic computer skills.

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

Hospitality Host / Admin (Mon - Fri) - London, England, United Kingdom