Host (Seasonal)

KERB Food Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

F&B discount across KERB food and DR

CODE app membership

Employee Assistance Program

Perks at Work discounts

25 days holiday + birthday day off

London Living Wage

Best Companies accredited employer

Job summary

KERB Food Ltd seeks a Seasonal Host at Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden to welcome guests and provide top‑notch hospitality during our festive peak. Based mainly at SDM, you may also assist the KERB Sports Bar team during busy periods, gaining exposure to different areas of the business.

The role runs for 2 months starting Monday 2 November, with energetic, guest-focused individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team‑driven setting encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role with strong guest experience and service.
• Passion for exceptional hospitality and guest experiences.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and help on site.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of SDM food and beverage to make recommendations to guests.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality and maintain strong communication with Traders and colleagues.
• Handle Seven Rooms reservations as required.
• Support Floor Manager to ensure smooth customer flow in the venue.
• Collaborate with bar, floor teams, Traders and external stakeholders for events and service.
• Seat and assist customers; handle requests and escalate when needed.
• Take direction from seniors and work independently in a busy environment.

Job description

Host (Seasonal)

Application Deadline: 24 October 2026

Department: Venue Team

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Covent Garden, London

Reporting To: Inesa Furmanaite

Compensation: £14.80 / hour

Description

Fancy being part of the team behind the festive buzz at Seven Dials Market? We're looking for seasonal team members to join us for our busiest and most vibrant time of the year.

Whether you're looking to gain hospitality experience, pick up new skills, or simply earn some extra money over the festive season, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and experience life at one of London's most exciting food and drink destinations. You'll primarily be based at Seven Dials Market, but may also have the chance to support our KERB Sports Bar team during peak trading periods and events, giving you exposure to different sides of the KERB business.

We're looking for team members who can join us for 2 months from Monday 2nd November and bring great energy throughout the festive season.

As a Host at Seven Dials Market, you'll be at the heart of providing exceptional hospitality, making sure our guests have an amazing time with top-notch service. You'll also spend your time on the floor engaging in conversation with our guests, taking drink orders, spreading great vibes, and creating unforgettable experiences. You'll work closely with our supportive and people-centric management and supervisory team to keep everything running smoothly in both the front and back of house. If you'd like to be part of a dynamic, hard‑working and people‑centric team, a role as a Host at Seven Dials Market by KERB could be for you!

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining an excellent understanding of the food and beverage offering at SDM and making recommendations to guests based on their preferences
• Providing exceptional hospitality and maintaining strong communication skills with Traders and colleagues
• Handling Reservation administration on Seven Rooms as required
• Supporting the Floor Manager in ensuring that customer flow in and out of the venue is as smooth as possible
• Working closely alongside all teams within the market to deliver fantastic events and service, including bar and floor teams, Traders and external stakeholders.
• Seat and assist customers with various requests, queries, complaints/issues and escalate to line manager when necessary
• Taking direction from senior members of the team, but also using your initiative to work independently and maintain a calm and professional approach in a busy environment

What you'll bring to KERB

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a customer facing role with a strong focus on guest / customer experience and service, Ideally in a high-volume environment but this isn’t essential!
• A passion for ‘Exceptional Hospitality’ and facilitating great guest experiences
• A willingness to rolling up your sleeves and pitch in from time to time on non-designated areas of the business - particularly on site

Desired but not essential

• Previous experience working within Hospitality
• Previous experience in bar, pub, or venue operations

What you'll get by joining KERB

• Generous F&B discount across KERB food and drinks
• CODE app membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (Hospitality Action)
• Perks at Work discounts
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) + birthday day off
• London Living Wage and Disability Confident Committed employer
• A Best Companies accredited employer

Diversity & Inclusion

As part of our values, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity at KERB. We actively celebrate our teams’ different abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone, from any background, is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. Applicants are encouraged to share with our People Team any accommodations or reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.