Host

Din Tai Fung; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

30% dining discount

28 days holiday

Structured training

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Din Tai Fung UK, the award-winning Taiwanese restaurant brand, is hiring Hosts/Receptionists at Centre Point. You will be the first point of contact for guests, delivering a warm welcome and assisting with reservations, seating, and payments to begin every dining experience on a high note.

The role offers competitive pay (£18-£20 per hour), with 40-48 contracted hours per week and 30h per week? This line is messy.

Qualifications

• Experience in front-of-house or hospitality preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to stay calm and organized in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and manage reservations.
• Coordinate seating and assist with guest enquiries and payments.
• Support front-of-house team to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Front-of-house experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Join Din Tai Fung UK

Din Tai Fung is an award-winning Taiwanese restaurant brand with over 180 locations worldwide, renowned for our iconic Xiao Long Bao and exceptional dining experiences. As we continue to grow across the UK, we're looking for friendly and enthusiastic Hosts/Receptionists to join our team in Centre Point.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: £18-£20 per hour inclusive of tronc
• 40-48 contracted hours per week & 30h per week
• Free staff meals every shift
• 30% staff dining discount
• 28 days' holiday, increasing with service
• Structured training and genuine career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Monthly team events, referral bonuses, and employee rewards

What You'll Do

As a Host/Receptionist, you'll be the first point of contact for our guests, creating a warm welcome and ensuring every dining experience starts on the right note. You'll manage reservations, coordinate seating, assist with guest enquiries and payments, and support the team in maintaining a smooth, organised front-of-house operation.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for friendly, confident individuals who enjoy working with people and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in a front-of-house or hospitality role (preferred but not essential).
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Stay calm and organised in a busy environment.
• Are eager to learn and build a career in hospitality.
• Are flexible to work a rotating schedule, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, with some shifts finishing at 11:30 PM.