Host- Arcade Food Hall

Battersea Academy for Skills & Employment (BASE) C.I.C.

Greater London

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 19,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Wage advance facility

Birthday milestones budget

50% off food in Arcade restaurants

50% off food in JKS restaurants within

Counselling & GP/physio access

Hospitality Action support

Team parties

Job summary

Arcade is seeking a standout Host to be the face of Solis - Battersea Power Station. This role goes beyond front-of-house, delivering a buzzing, welcoming vibe from the moment guests arrive.

You’ll greet guests, manage seating, share information about food partners and drinks, and coordinate events, with cross-training across restaurant areas. Ideal candidates are outgoing, with hospitality experience and knowledge of booking systems like SevenRooms, OpenTable or Tripleseat, and flexible

Qualifications

Experience in a Host role greeting and seating guests.
Outgoing and energetic with flair for the dramatic.
Experience with SevenRooms, OpenTable or Tripleseat.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Passion for food and creating memorable experiences.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Hospitality experience required.
Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Greet guests with flair and enthusiasm, making them feel like VIPs
Manage seating arrangements with creativity and style
Provide guests with information about food partners and drinks offerings
Coordinate events and promotions with your unique touch
Collaborate with team for a seamless guest experience
Cross-train across all areas of the restaurant

Skills

Guest greeting

Seating guests

Table booking systems

Communication skills

Hospitality experience

Flexible availability

Tools

SevenRooms

OpenTable

Tripleseat

Job description

About Arcade:

Arcade is one of UK’s most ambitious and exciting hospitality projects! A dynamic playground where world-class chefs, bold culinary ideas, and vibrant guest experiences come together under one roof. As a brand incubator, we launch, operate, and scale original concepts that celebrate global cuisines and exceptional drink culture... One of our successful brands is Solis (see below)!

About Solis:

Solis focuses on serving simple, well-executed food with bold and uncompromising flavours. The menu is heavily influenced by Iberian and Latin American “Parilla” culture, where families and friends gather to grill meats and vegetables over open fires. Solis takes influence from both sides of The Atlantic – Spain, Portugal, Uruguay and Argentina.

About The Role:

We’re looking for a standout Host to be the face of Solis - Battersea Power Station. This is more than a front-of-house role! The successful candidate will be the spark that kicks off every guest’s experience. With your vibrant energy, magnetic personality, and natural flair for hospitality, you’ll create a buzzing, welcoming vibe from the moment guests walk through the door. In this role as a Host you will:

Greet guests with flair and enthusiasm, making them feel like VIPs

Manage seating arrangements with a dash of creativity and style

Provide guests with engaging information about food partners and drink offerings

Help coordinate special events and promotions, adding your unique touch

Collaborate with team members to ensure a seamless guest experience

Have the opportunity to be cross trained across all areas of the restaurant!

We'd love to hear from you if you:

Bring prior experience in a Host position greeting and seating guests

Are outgoing, energetic, and have a flair for the dramatic

Have working experience of table booking systems like SevenRooms, OpenTable or Tripleseat

Bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Have a passion for food and creating memorable experiences

Bring an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Bring previous experience in hospitality

Have flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Working at Arcade:

Our teams are the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. At Arcade, we’re more than just a restaurant group... We’re a collective of bold, diverse food and drink brands driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for hospitality. We believe in growing together, empowering our people, and creating opportunities to thrive across all areas of the business. Whether onsite, behind the scenes or head office, working at Arcade means being part of something exciting, fast-moving, and truly unique in the hospitality industry.

Up to £14 Per Hour + Variable Tronc! Full time

Benefits of being part of the team: