Host

Corinthia London; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Corinthia London is seeking a Host to deliver exquisite service in a luxurious environment. The role involves meeting guests, handling special requests, and ensuring seamless restaurant service. Ideal candidates should possess exceptional customer care skills, flexibility, and a strong desire to grow in hospitality.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

29 paid holidays per annum

Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform

Complimentary meals on duty

Extensive recognition programs

Access to Employee health and wellbeing programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and develop a career within luxury hospitality.
• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Flexibility to work varied hours.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet guests to leave a lasting impression.
• Handle special requests and make last-minute bookings.
• Assist colleagues to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Customer care skills

Empathy

Confidence & professionalism

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

Our heart, head and hands play a part in everything we do. By caring about the art of hospitality and perfecting every detail, we work together to uplift the lives of others. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of providing an unrivalled service that is greatly admired.

Kerridge’s Bar & Grill was the first London restaurant by Tom Kerridge and the Hand & Flowers team.

From Marlow we’ve brought much of our produce and inspiration to create wonderful dishes, and a relaxed and unstuffy eye for hospitality. All these have found a home in the extraordinary surroundings of Corinthia London.

If you are passionate about delivering an exquisite service within a 5-star environment, then we would like to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Host, you will have the privilege of meeting and greeting the guests in such a way that leaves a lasting impression.

The role is diverse and you will be covering duties from answering the phone to presenting and finalising the guest’s bill. Other duties include handling special requests, making last minute bookings, presenting and preparing menus and assisting other colleagues to ensure the seamless service of the restaurant as required.

ABOUT YOU

• A strong desire to learn and develop a career within luxury hospitality
• Flexibility to work varied hours
• Good level of written and spoken English
• Exceptional customer care skills
• Empathy for your guests and colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure
• Pride and attention to detail in your work
• The finest personal presentation
• Distinctive, professional and warm personality
• Confidence & professionalism when interacting with high profile guests

ABOUT CORINTHIA

Corinthia London combines contemporary flair with traditional grandeur. We consider ourselves as London’s magical, grand hotel, intelligently designed for modern life. Situated in the heart of London, the hotel features 279 beautiful bedrooms, including 7 penthouses and 55 suites, elegant restaurants, and bars and the largest, most breath-taking multi award-winning spa in London.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

We understand what is important to our colleagues and our benefits offering was tailored with this in mind.

• Highly competitive salary
• 29 paid holidays per annum (inc. bank/public holidays)
• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Extensive recognition programs and length of service awards
• Season ticket loan

Our focus is supporting your health and wellbeing and giving you more time with your family and friends by offering:

• Access to Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Mental health and wellbeing workshops
• Discounted Salon, Spa, Food and Beverage and accommodation rates
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across our portfolio of international hotels

We will invest in you the same way you do it with us and provide you with access to:

• Complimentary English classes
• Corinthia inspired gifts for special occasions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

ELIGIBILITY

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, or be able to acquire such eligibility. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.