Host

The Birley Clubs; Folly Gate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private members club in London is seeking an enthusiastic Host/Hostess to greet and seat Members, ensuring a warm and friendly service. Ideal candidates should have experience in high-quality restaurants, possess excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. The role offers competitive remuneration, career development opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive starting remuneration

Increased remuneration with progress

Career development opportunities

Staff discounts

Meals on duty

Access to pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a high quality restaurant or private members' club.
• Passionate about delivering high levels of service.
• Charismatic and confident in engaging with Members.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maître d' during service.
• Greet and seat Members and guests.
• Engage with Members in a warm manner.
• Collaborate with team members for smooth service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, charismatic and experienced Host/Hostess to join the team of our stunning private members club - Annabel's, 46 Berkeley Square, part of The Birley Clubs. Annabel's at 46 Berkeley Square covers 26,000 square feet and is home to five restaurants, bars, private dining rooms and a cigar salon. A team of world-class Chefs, Sommeliers and Mixologists have designed an outstanding array of menus, cocktail and wine lists. Expertly sourced, seasonal ingredients, wines and spirits are brought together using traditional and subversive techniques to create truly unique dining and drinking experiences. As Host/Hostess, you will be a key part of our Maître d\' / Reception team and will be responsible for greeting and seating our Members within the restaurant or bar area, or escorting our Members to another part of the Club. Member recognition is absolutely crucial in this role as is the ability to converse with our members and their guests in a warm and friendly way.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maître d\' to touch the tables throughout service.
• Greet and seat Members and guests, and escort them to appropriate areas within the Club as required.
• Engage with Members and guests in a warm, friendly, and professional manner to ensure a high standard of service and recognition.
• Collaborate with team members to provide a seamless dining and bar experience.

Benefits

• A highly competitive starting remuneration package
• Increased remuneration as you develop and progress in your role
• Extensive career development and training opportunities
• Bespoke uniform
• Staff discounts
• Meals on duty
• Discounted corporate rate at Fitness First and V Health Club
• Employee events
• Access to pension scheme
• Wagestream- a financial wellbeing benefit that provides you access to your pay as you earn it

Ideal Candidate

• Have experience in a similar role within a high quality and busy destination restaurant or private members' club
• Are passionate about delivering the highest levels of service
• Are charismatic and confident in engaging in conversation with Members and their guests
• Are excellent team players with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Are attentive and proactive with the ability to respond quickly to the needs of both Members and colleagues
• Have good product knowledge across food and drinks

If you are looking to be part of an experienced team, enjoy interacting with Members and want to work in a fast paced and vibrant restaurant environment we would love to hear from you!