Restaurant And Bar Host

Homewood; Bath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc payments

Meal on duty

Training & progression

Employee discounts

Refer-a-friend £500

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Homewood in Bath is seeking an experienced Restaurant Host to welcome guests and shape their first impression. You’ll manage arrivals, seating, and reservations, ensuring smooth restaurant flow and clear communication with the team throughout service.

The role requires a warm, professional manner, strong organisation, and a passion for guest care. 40 hours weekly across five days, £13 per hour plus tronc, with meals on duty and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous hosting experience within a hotel restaurant.
• Confidently greet guests and manage arrivals with warmth.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during busy services.

Responsibilities

• Give guests a warm, confident welcome.
• Manage restaurant arrivals and seating guests.
• Check reservations and guide restaurant flow.
• Communicate closely with the restaurant team during service.
• Note special occasions and guest details.
• Answer questions about menus, the hotel and experiences.
• Keep entrance and host area neat and organized.
• Assist the wider Food & Beverage team when needed.

Skills

Hosting experience

Communication skills

Organisation

Guest focus

Calm under pressure

Job description

Be our Restaurant Host, but most importantly, be you!

First impressions matter – and at Homewood, we want them to be brilliant.

We’re a 32-bedroom boutique hotel and spa near Bath where luxury is relaxed, service is personal and our guests are encouraged to have a bloody good time.

We’re looking for an experienced Restaurant Host to be the welcoming face of our restaurant and help create a great guest experience from the moment someone walks through the door.

What you’ll be doing

• Giving every guest a warm and confident welcome
• Managing restaurant arrivals and seating guests
• Checking reservations and helping organise the flow of the restaurant
• Communicating closely with the restaurant team throughout service
• Making sure special occasions, requests and guest details are recognised
• Helping guests with questions about menus, the hotel and their experience
• Keeping the entrance and host area looking smart and organised
• Supporting the wider Food & Beverage team when needed

What we’re looking for

• Previous hosting experience within a hotel restaurant
• Confidence dealing with guests face-to-face
• Experience working in a busy restaurant environment
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• A warm, friendly and professional manner
• The ability to keep calm and organised during busy services
• Great attention to detail and a genuine passion for looking after people

The details

• £13 per hour plus tronc
• 40 hours per week
• Across 5 days

What’s in it for you?

• Monthly tronc/service payments on top of your hourly rate
• Meals when you’re on duty
• Training and progression opportunities across Kaleidoscope Collection
• Discounts on eating, drinking and staying at our properties
• £500 refer-a-friend scheme
• A team where individuality is encouraged and being yourself is part of the job

Come and help us give every guest a brilliant welcome at Homewood.