Host

Accor; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant seeks a Host to warmly greet guests and manage reservations, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Ideal candidates will have previous Front of House experience and a passion for exceptional service. Attractive benefits include holidays, health support, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holidays

Health cash plan for physical & mental wellbeing

Retail & hospitality perks

Experience stay at Hyde

Meals during shifts

Extra time off to volunteer

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities for skill development

Excellent discounts across brands

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy Front of House role.
• Passionate about creating memorable experiences for others.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and manage reservations.
• Ensure smooth flow of service in the restaurant.

Skills

Customer Service

Anticipation of Needs

Teamwork

Job description

Company Description

Leydi is a Modern Turkish restaurant bringing the all-day food culture of Istanbul to London from breakfast until late with expertly-prepared mangal meat & fish, heritage grain wood-fired breads, low intervention wines and a sophisticated and fun ambience.

Leydi brings the legendary flavours of Istanbul to central London. Where guests once had to travel to the wider districts of the capital to search for the authentic Turkish flavours. Unique to the area, Leydi brings these modern flavours in a light, bright and contemporary Central London setting.

Leydi has a bustling dining room filled with laughter, distant clattering pans, complete with dinners that turn into dancing with punchy cocktails, magnums of wine and an East meets West soundtrack.

Leydi is part of Hyde London City, marking the rebirth of a London icon. This lavish seven-storey, 111-room property at 15 Old Bailey draws upon a rich and storied past to create a luxurious, bespoke hideaway in the heart of the city. Hyde London City will be a destination unto itself, hosting unmatched experiences for locals and ultimately the discerning global traveller.

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a Host to be the welcoming face that sets the tone for our guests’ dining experience. As a host, you'll greet guests, manage reservations, and ensure a smooth flow of service in the restaurant.

What you’ll do…

• Set the stage for a truly memorableexperience for our guests, handling any questions and helping out with requests.
• Take reservations over the phone, handle cash and card payments and occasionally help out the team on the floor.
• Stay ahead of the beat, anticipating needs and proactively providing solutions so that our guests’ expectations are not only met but exceeded.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• Previous experience in a busy Front of House role; you genuinely care about making people feel welcome and looked after.
• Nothing is an issue for you - you know what our guests want even before they do.
• You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• Passionate about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• Up to 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
• Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
• Enjoy an experience stay at Hyde and a meal for two after your discovery period.
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities
• Cycle to work scheme
• The chance to make your mark in a fast-growing Brand
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
• Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

Hyde is an equal opportunity employer. We endeavor to select, place, train, and promote the best qualified individuals based upon job-related factors such as ability, work quality, suitability, experience, and potential.