Host

Southampton Harbour Hotel; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent progression opportunities

Staff meals on duty

Employee discount platform

Hotel stay and F&B discounts

Job summary

Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa is seeking a Host to join our restaurant team. You will provide a warm welcome, seat guests, and ensure a smooth dining experience in a quality food & beverage environment.

Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays is essential. We offer competitive pay, progression opportunities, staff meals, and an employee discounts platform across Harbour Hotels.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high standards of guest service in a hospitality setting.
• Ability to communicate clearly and warmly with guests.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests as they arrive and manage seating in the dining area.
• Provide exceptional service and assist the restaurant team to ensure a smooth dining experience.
• Assist with reservations and guest requests as required.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Who we are…

Harbour Hotels are a collection of prestigious hotels nestled in some of the most beautiful locations across the South. Our luxury portfolio spans sensational coastal, country and city properties with a variety of exciting restaurant concepts and our unique HarSPA brand across many of our sites.

Introducing lifestyle luxury to the marina and city, Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa has transformed Ocean Village with its striking super-yacht inspired design.

Featuring stunning contemporary interiors, alongside the group’s award-winning restaurant and spa brands and the city’s most exciting rooftop destination bar, the hotel’s unique design reflects Southampton’s thriving marine culture and offers a gateway to the beautiful Solent.

The Jetty restaurant, already an award-winning concept drifts out onto an extensive outdoor terrace, featuring luxury relaxation pods to take in the marina views. A further large open plan lounge provides the perfect setting for informal drinks and dining.

The hotel features Southampton’s most impressive events space – perfect for weddings and events with the capacity for up to 250 guests.

The role…

We have a superb opportunity for a Host to join the restaurant team. As our Host you will need experience of working in a quality food & beverage outlet together with a passion for customer excellence. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and flair for hospitality are essential.

For the role there will need to be flexibility on working public holidays and weekends.

What’s in it for you….

At Harbour Hotels we are committed to providing exceptional hospitality whilst creating a vibrant enjoyable working environment for all of our team. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive upon joining the crew:

• Excellent progression opportunities within the Harbour Hotels Group
• Individual and bespoke career and progression pathways
• Competitive salary across all roles
• Unique on the job training and development with an opportunity for internal promotions within any of our properties.
• Hotel stay and Food and Beverage discounts across the Harbour Hotels Group
• Access to an exciting benefits and discount platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Stylish boutique uniform specially designed for Harbour Hotels
• Meals included whilst on duty

If you feel you have the skills and ambition we are looking for to join Harbour Hotels, then please apply with a full and up to date CV below.

Please note only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this vacancy.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Compensation: Competitive salary