Lounge Host - British Airways Lounges, First Class

WSH Group; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

28 Days holiday

Birthday holiday

24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave

Free meals on shift

Pension and life insurance

Discounts available on Perkbox

Résumé du poste

BaxterStorey Heathrow lounges hosts a 5-star hospitality experience at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5. You greet guests, take orders, serve food and beverages, and ensure a spotless, well-stocked lounge with professionalism and warmth.

The role offers 37.5 hours weekly with early and late shifts, plus clear progression within a supportive team and rigorous service standards at BaxterStorey.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar customer service role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor, with a genuine desire to provide exceptional customer service.

Responsabilités

• Greet customers warmly and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Take orders accurately and efficiently; serve food and beverages promptly.
• Handle customer complaints and resolve issues professionally and courteously.
• Keep lounge clean and tidy; sanitize tables, counters, and service areas regularly.
• Monitor and restock condiments, napkins, cutlery, and other supplies as needed.
• Assist in monitoring inventory/stock levels and report shortages to the management.
• Maintain a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and cooperation.
• Adhere to COSHH regulations and use appropriate protective equipment when using chemicals.
• Adhere to dress code policies and maintain high standards of personal grooming.
• Adhere to proper food safety and hygiene standards, including temperature controls and sanitation.

Connaissances

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Friendly demeanor

Teamwork

Description du poste

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Permanent

Company Description

Location: Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5

Hours of work: 37.5

You will be required to work a combination of early and late shifts. The earliest start is 04:30 with the latest finish time of 22:30. All shifts are for 8 hours.

It's important you live a commutable distance from the airport if you rely on public transport, considering the start and finish times. For those who drive, free car parking is provided.

As this role is based at Heathrow Airport, you will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks. These include providing 5 years of verifiable employment history, undergoing a UK DBS check, and, if you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months, obtaining an overseas Police Clearance Certificate from the relevant UK‑based embassy.

• 28 Days holiday, including bank holidays
• Birthday holiday
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary Carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

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, supporting you whether you’re starting or developing your skills as a lounge host.

Whenever customers visit the British Airways Lounges at Heathrow Airport, you’ll be there as a lounge host 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.

Job Description

Job Description:

To provide a professional, 5-star level of hospitality catering, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that the customer experience is always a positive one.

• Greet customers warmly and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Take orders accurately and efficiently. Serve food and beverages promptly, maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Handle customer complaints and resolve issues professionally and courteously.
• Ensure the lounge is kept clean and tidy, clearing regularly, sweeping, mopping, and taking out rubbish. Clean and sanitise tables, counters, and service areas regularly.
• Monitor and restock condiments, napkins, cutlery, and other supplies as needed.
• Assist in monitoring inventory/stock levels and report any shortages to the management.
• Maintain a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and cooperation
• Be aware of COSHH regulations and use appropriate protective equipment when using chemicals.
• Adhering to dress code policies. Demonstrate excellence
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to maintain a safe environment.
• Follow proper hand hygiene procedures and maintain personal cleanliness.
• Adhere to proper food safety and hygiene standards, including temperature controls, storage procedures, and sanitation practices, to maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar customer service role, preferably in a café, hotel or restaurant setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Friendly and approachable demeaner, with a genuine desire to provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle customer complaints effectively.

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.