Host - LUSO NEW OPENING!

Luso; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary Portuguese restaurant in London is looking for a Host to ensure outstanding guest service and manage reservations smoothly. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and enthusiastic about contributing to a positive team culture. With responsibilities that include liaising with guests and staff and handling bookings, this position offers growth opportunities within the restaurant.

Benefits

50% discount across all MJMK restaurants

£500 referral bonus for recommending a friend

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Extra day’s holiday after the first year

Enhanced pension plan after 5 years

Qualifications

• Warm and confident personality with a passion for guest service.
• Able to handle guest inquiries and feedback with grace.
• Experience in front-of-house roles within quality-driven restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Manage reservations, walk-ins, and guest flow efficiently.
• Liaise between guests, kitchen, and dining room for coordination.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including daily checklists.

Skills

Outstanding guest service

Strong organisational skills

Excellent verbal communication

Calm under pressure

Detail-oriented

Experience managing bookings

Team culture enthusiasm

Job description

Overview

LUSO NEW OPENING!

Host Candidate Requirements

• Warm, welcoming, and confident personality with a passion for delivering outstanding guest service
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage reservations, walk-ins, and guest flow efficiently
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, maintaining a friendly and professional tone at all times
• Able to handle guest inquiries, special requests, and feedback with grace and discretion
• Calm under pressure, especially during busy service periods or when managing wait times
• Strong understanding of hospitality standards and commitment to best-in-class guest experiences
• Willing to learn and confidently speak about the menu, ingredients, and the story behind our dishes
• Comfortable liaising between guests, the kitchen, and the dining room team to ensure seamless coordination
• Detail-oriented and proactive in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in public areas (toilets, entrance, outside areas)
• Experience managing bookings across phone, online systems, and in person
• Confident in handling large groups and VIPs with personalised attention and care
• Responsible for completing opening and closing duties, including daily checklists
• Enthusiastic about team culture and actively contributes to team briefings and service improvements
• Experience in a Host or front-of-house role within a quality-driven restaurant
• Familiarity with guest preference tracking or experience with guest database systems is a plus

What We Offer Our Host

• 50% discount across all MJMK restaurants
• £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend
• Opportunity to develop your career growth with MJMK Restaurants
• Mental health & well-being support with Hospitality Action who can offer free advice and counselling.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us
• Extra day’s holiday every year you’re with us, up to 33 days
• Enhanced pension plan after 5 years with us

About LUSO

Opening September 2025 on Charlotte Street, Luso is a contemporary Portuguese restaurant developed in collaboration with acclaimed chef Leandro Carreira, known for his bold, ingredient-led approach and time at the legendary Mugaritz.

Taking the place of Lisboeta, Luso celebrates Portugal’s Iberian Atlantic coastline where land, sea, and centuries-old wood fire cooking traditions come together. Expect refined, modern expressions of iconic dishes alongside a wine list showcasing the richness of Portugal’s terroirs. Luso is the latest chapter from MJMK Restaurants a proud evolution that honours Lisboeta’s legacy while shaping a bold new future for the team and space.

About MJMK Restaurants

MJMK Restaurants own and operate a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a fine dining restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin Star, named No. 17 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

2024 saw the launch of two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair—our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra—and AngloThai in Marylebone, the debut restaurant from husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star.

At the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named 'The Square Opening of the Year' and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50. In September, we will see the opening of Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia.