Host

Babu House; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality brand is opening a new café in Glasgow, seeking dedicated Hosts to create exceptional guest experiences. Join a team that values your growth, offers comprehensive training, and provides a supportive work environment with a variety of shifts.

Benefits

Free team meals every shift

Access to award-winning training and support

50% off dining at Dishoom with friends and family

Paid holidays including Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Flexible shift patterns with Sunday availability

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Host in a high-volume restaurant or bar.
• Desire to grow within the company with promotion opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and make them feel welcome.
• Transport guests to the Permit Rooms and have knowledge of the menu.
• Be attentive to details and communicate clearly with guests and team members.

Skills

Attentiveness

Organizational skills

Friendly demeanor

Job description

We are proud to be recognized as one of the best places to work in Hospitality. Looking after people is at the core of what we do, and we work hard to make life at Dishoom the best it can be. Since 2010, our restaurants have celebrated the Irani cafes and all of the food and drink of Bombay. We have Dishoom Cafes across London, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Birmingham. Our Permit Rooms can be found in Brighton, Cambridge, and Oxford, with our newest Bar-Cafe opening in Portobello earlier this Spring! Plus, we have kitchens across London to ensure our guests can enjoy our food at home.

As well as running busy sites with large teams, we also understand the importance of doing more. From planting trees with our teams in the UK & India, tying Rakhis with our guests, to our dedication to helping feed children through Meal for a Meal. Since January 2024, we have donated 20 million meals and counting, with each Dishoomwalle contributing to 55 meals per shift!

We’re excited to open our newest Dishoom this summer in Glasgow — our second home in Scotland! Our Dishoom Cafés bring to life the spirit of Bombay, offering a bustling and welcoming environment where every guest is looked after with genuine care.

We’ll be building a new team from the end of July, including the opportunity to join the opening team and play a key role as we get everything up and running.

How we’ll support you

At Dishoom, we care about supporting your well-being inside and outside of work. We focus on four key areas:

Financial

• Free weekly wage advances and emergency cash.
• Access to our savings support & financial health planning tools.
• Up to 50% off dining at Dishoom with friends and family.
• Enhanced family leave and pay, plus benefits for those growing little families.

Mental & Physical

• All Managers are trained in mental health support & First Aid.
• Confidential advice helpline available 24/7 for you or household members.
• On-demand GP appointments, free counselling, and life coaching through our wellness app.
• Free fitness sessions every month, including yoga and spin classes.
• Participate in our Dishoom Premier League cricket tournament at Lord’s.

Socials

• We love bringing teams and families together for celebrations like our Family Mela and Christmas party.
• Regular team events across cafes.
• Team members with 5 years at Dishoom are invited to Bombay Bootcamp — a guided tour of Bombay with our co-founders.

What to expect:

• Free team meals every shift and all the chai you can drink!
• £14.25-14.75 per hour including tronc, paid monthly.
• Full-time role, 5 days a week, with Monday-Sunday availability.
• Rotas provided at least 6 days in advance.
• Variety of daytime and evening shifts, not just late nights.
• Access to award-winning training and support, with 211 Dishoomwalles promoted last year.
• Paid holidays, including Christmas Day and Boxing Day off, plus an extra day for parents to take children to school.
• No uniforms—smart casual and trainers are fine.

Have you got Seva?

We value every team member’s role in ensuring a brilliant guest experience. We’re seeking friendly, attentive, and organized individuals to join us as a Host.

As a Host:

• Greet guests warmly and make them feel welcome.
• Transport guests to the Permit Rooms of Bombay, with knowledge of our drinks, bar snacks, curries, sharing plates, and dishes.
• Be attentive to details and communicate clearly with guests and team members.

What are we looking for?

• At least 1 year of experience as a Host in a high-volume restaurant or bar, following detailed service steps and guest management systems.
• A desire to grow within the company, with promotion opportunities from within and support through our Masterclass program.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Keywords: Food & Beverage, FOH, Front of House, Hospitality Team Member, Waiter, Waitress, Head Waiter, Senior Waiter, Hospitality, Cocktail Waiter, Bartender, Barista, Host, Reservationist, Senior Receptionist.