Host

Cafe Murano; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant in the City of Westminster is seeking a Host to join their team. This role offers guaranteed hours, flexible scheduling, and a supportive environment focused on employee growth. Ideal candidates will have over 6 months of restaurant experience and a friendly demeanor. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including bonus opportunities and recreational outings with the team.

Benefits

No zero-hour contracts

Flexible scheduling

Team meals provided

Uniform covered

Holiday up to 28 days

50% off dining for employees

Employee assistance program

Career growth opportunities

Company events and trips

Qualifications

• Fluent in English is essential.
• Warm attitude towards guests.
• Experience in restaurant settings for over 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookings and take reservations via phone and email.
• Work closely with the front of house team.

Skills

Fluent in English

Warm and welcoming attitude

Experience in a similar restaurant

Experience with online reservations platform

Job description

We’re looking to hire a Host to join Angela Hartnett’s Cafe Murano in Green Park

We’re a young, exciting company that works hard to create positive working environments. We offer great rates of pay plus meals, uniforms and a huge range of benefits.

You will have opportunities to develop, progress and learn from our inspiring leaders, who encourage creativity and welcome new ideas.

Host Company Benefits include:

• No zero hour contracts – we guarantee 30 hours
• Flexible rota’s released 2 weeks in advance to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Good quality team meals at lunch and dinner where we all eat together
• All uniform provided or paid for
• We also provide a yearly uniform allowance available to replace any old uniform when needed
• Cash bonus awards given to those who we recognise go the extra mile!
• Introduce a friend bonus £1000
• Up to 28 days paid holiday (including service charge) increasing with length of service
• 50% off (including complimentary drinks & starters) when you dine in any of our restaurants – for you and up to 5 of your friends
• Access to employee assistance programme including 24/7 online GP, counselling, legal advice
• Access to the company benefits programme offering discounts on shopping, travel, restaurants, brands such as Apple, Nike, Samsung & more
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn!
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth and development including professional apprenticeships and accredited training
• Company parties and events
• Opportunities to get involved with high profile outside events and festivals
• Supplier trips – Trips are arranged every year to places such as the Lake District & Brixham to meet our suppliers and really understand where our food comes from.
• We close our restaurants over the festive period to allow our teams to have a well-deserved break

The successful Host will:

• Be fluent in English
• Have a warm and welcoming attitude
• Manage bookings and take reservations on the phone and via e mail
• Work closely with the front of house team
• Have experience in a similar restaurant for over 6 months
• Have experience working with Seven Rooms or a similar online reservations platform

We can provide you with a fun, supportive, sociable team, where regular training and guidance will help you to develop your knowledge and provide you with the foundations of a great career.

Above all we are looking for a Host with a great personality and a passion for our wonderful industry.

If this sounds like the right role for you please get in touch, we look forward to hearing from you.