Members Restaurant Host

benugo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on shift

50% discount on food & drinks

Life Assurance

Employee discounts (Perk Box)

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Benugo is seeking a customer-focused host/receptionist to join our London team. You will warmly welcome guests, manage guest flow, and coordinate with the restaurant team to ensure a seamless dining experience while upholding high standards of presentation and service.

Ideal candidates have experience in hospitality, excellent communication, and a calm, professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include lunch on shift, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a host, receptionist, guest relations or customer-facing hospitality role.

Responsibilities

• Welcome members and guests with a friendly and professional approach.
• Oversee guest flow throughout service.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist guests with queries.
• Coordinate closely with the restaurant team to ensure a seamless dining experience.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and hospitality at all times.
• Handle guest feedback and concerns with care and professionalism.
• Support the team during busy periods.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer-facing

Job description

• Salaried Working Pattern: Full-time 5 Days Out of 7
• Compensation: up to GBP 12.71 - weekly

Company Description

When we founded Benugo 28 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.

This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

Find out more about us at www.benugo.com

Job Description

As the first point of contact for our members and guests, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring every visit is memorable.

What You’ll Do:

• Welcome members and guests with a friendly and professional approach.
• Oversee guest flow throughout service.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist guests with any queries.
• Coordinate closely with the restaurant team to ensure a seamless dining experience.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and hospitality at all times.
• Handle guest feedback and concerns with care and professionalism.
• Support the team during busy periodsas required.

We Offer:

Rate: £12.71 per hour

Contract: Full time/ Permanent

Qualifications

About the Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a host, receptionist, guest relations, or customer-facing hospitality role.
• Confident communicator with a warm and engaging personality.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, premium hospitality environment..
• Knowledge of food, wine, and fine dining service is advantageous but not essential.

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Endless tea and coffee on shift
• 50% discount on food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free tea & coffee on your days off too!
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perk Box app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders