Lounge Host - British Airways Lounge Edinburgh

WSH Group; Ingliston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bespoke training and development

Opportunities for progression acrossUK

20 days holiday

Birthday holiday

Discounts on high street, holidays, Gy

Free meals while on shift

Pension

Job summary

BaxterStorey is hiring a Lounge Host to welcome BA lounge guests at Edinburgh Airport. This role is 30 hours per week (with 22.5 hours available) and requires smart, cheerful, and approachable service, maintaining high standards and BA specifications on each shift.

No prior experience is required, just a focus on customer service and a passion for food. The position offers training, progression opportunities across the UK, Ireland and Europe, and benefits including holiday and meals on shift.

Qualifications

• You don’t need any experience just an appetite for excellent customer service, an eye for detail, an appreciation for good food and the rest we can teach you.
• MUST HAVE 5 YEARS WORKING HISTORY OR EDUCATIONAL REFERENCES

Responsibilities

• Ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service
• Assist in the preparation of food and snacks
• Keep the kitchen and restaurant areas in a clean and tidy state at all times
• Provide a friendly, efficient and hygienic service to all customers

Skills

Customer service

Job description

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Compensation: up to GBP 13.43 - hourly

Company Description

£13.43/ph - 30hrs per week and 22.5hrs available

If you’re looking for a career that offers flexibility, excitement, and progression, then contract catering could be for you! At BaxterStorey our career opportunities span industries from retail fashion to motorsport within roles across marketing, people development, sustainability, supply chain and more.

We invest heavily in training and development to give our people the confidence and industry knowledge to push the boundaries of hospitality excellence. There is endless opportunity to climb the career ladder (at any age or stage of your career!) and we offer over 500 courses across our business, from NVQ qualifications to our award-winning Chef Academy.

Job Description

Whenever customers visit the British Airways Lounge at Edinburgh Airport, you’ll be there to greet them with 5-star, BaxterStorey service.Friendly, confident and professional, you’ll be the face of our bespoke operation, making sure that delicious food and relaxation are available to every visitor.

What will you be doing as a Lounge Host:

Your task will be to uphold our high standards by making sure that our customers get a great experience. That means beingsmart, cheerful and approachable, keeping counters and displays in tip-top condition, clearing tables promptly, and making sure BA specifications and guests’ expectations are met on every shift.

• Ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service
• Assist in the preparation of food and snacks.
• Keep the kitchen and restaurant areas in a clean and tidy state at all times.
• Provide a friendly, efficient and hygienic service to all customers.

Qualifications

You don’t need any experience just an appetite for excellent customer service, an eye for detail, an appreciation for good food and the rest we can teach you.

MUST HAVE 5 YEARS WORKING HISTORY OR EDUCATIONAL REFERENCES

Additional Information

Alongside working with the best teams, we also offer great benefits alongside your career as a Lounge Host, which include:

• Bespoke training and development
• Opportunities for progression across the UK, Ireland and Europe, most of our managers have been internally progressed and developed.
• 20 days holiday, increasing with length of service
• Birthday holiday
• Discounts available on the high street shops, holidays, gyms and cinemas
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Pension

This role is a mix of both early and late shifts, 30hrs/22.5hrs per week, 3/4 days out of 7. We are open seven days per week and bank holidays.

Please note that this role is based at an international airport and therefore successful applicants will require photographic ID and pass a basic disclosure. In order to obtain an airside pass we will need verifiable evidence of your past 5 years of work/education history.