Host

Casa do Frango Mayfair; Coventry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant in England is seeking a Host to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, be detail-oriented, and have experience in a front-of-house role. The restaurant values a positive work environment and offers numerous perks, including career development opportunities and generous discounts across all locations.

Benefits

50% discount across all MJMK restaurants

£500 referral bonus

Mental health support

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Extra holiday days

Enhanced pension plan

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering outstanding guest service.
• Experience in front-of-house role within a quality-driven restaurant.
• Ability to manage reservations and guest flow efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in public areas.
• Handle guest inquiries and special requests.
• Complete opening and closing duties.

Skills

Warm personality

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Ability to handle pressure

Detail-oriented

Experience managing bookings

Comfortable with large groups

Education

Experience in a Host/Receptionist role

Job description

Host Candidate Requirements

• Warm, welcoming, and confident personality with a passion for delivering outstanding guest service
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage reservations, walk-ins, and guest flow efficiently
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, maintaining a friendly and professional tone at all times
• Able to handle guest inquiries, special requests, and feedback with grace and discretion
• Calm under pressure, especially during busy service periods or when managing wait times
• Strong understanding of hospitality standards and commitment to best-in-class guest experiences
• Willing to learn and confidently speak about the menu, ingredients, and the story behind our dishes
• Comfortable liaising between guests, the kitchen, and the dining room team to ensure seamless coordination
• Detail-oriented and proactive in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in public areas (toilets, entrance, outside areas)
• Experience managing bookings across phone, online systems, and in person
• Confident in handling large groups and VIPs with personalised attention and care
• Responsible for completing opening and closing duties, including daily checklists
• Enthusiastic about team culture and actively contributes to team briefings and service improvements
• Experience in a Host/Receptionist or front-of-house role within a quality-driven restaurant
• Familiarity with guest preference tracking or experience with guest database systems is a plus

What We Offer Our Host

• 50% discount across all MJMK restaurants
• £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend
• Opportunity to develop your career growth with MJMK Restaurants
• Mental health & well-being support with Hospitality Action who can offer free advice and counselling
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us
• Extra day’s holiday every year you’re with us, up to 33 days
• Enhanced pension plan after 5 years with us

About Casa

Our journey began in 2018 with the launch of Casa do Frango in London Bridge – a Portuguese grill concept inspired by Marco’s Portuguese heritage and fond memories of his upbringing in Southern Portugal. Offering a menu of fresh, wood charcoal-grilled dishes in a warm atmosphere, it quickly became a local favourite. Building on this success, we were fortunate to be able to expand Casa to the neighbourhoods of Mayfair (2022) and Victoria (2023).

We’re looking for a Host to join our team at Casa Mayfair who will embody our passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and help us continue to grow. The site welcomes around 1300 guest each week, a 125-cover dinning space, 100 cover event space/bar, two private dining room and a small terrace.

We are passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests and nurturing a positive, energetic work environment for our team. After winning Disruptor Brand at the 2023 Peach 20/20 Hero & Icon Awards and Emerging Concept at the MCA Hospitality Awards 2023, there’s never been a better time to join us. With our expansion continuing in 2025, career progression opportunities are endless.

About MJMK Restaurants

MJMK Restaurants own and operate a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a fine dining restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin Star, named No. 17 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

In 2024 saw two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair - our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra - and AngloThai in Marylebone, a debut restaurant from husband-and-wife John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star.

In the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named The Square Opening of the Year and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50 and Lisboeta at 93rd place and opening of Luso in September 2025, contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia.