Restaurant Host

Loungers; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

50% off food and drinks

Wagestream access

Weekend days off every six weeks

Job summary

Cosy Club Reading is seeking a friendly Restaurant Host to deliver warm hospitality in a fast-paced setting. You will manage reservations, welcome guests, take care of their needs, and contribute to an outstanding guest experience across brunch, lunch, and evening service.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and drink, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a team environment with a focus on work-life balance and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy bar or restaurant environment preferred.
• Knowledge of reservations and hosting management is a plus.
• A passion for food and drink and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Host guests and manage reservations to ensure smooth service.
• Deliver hospitality in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.
• Help guests enjoy a memorable experience at Cosy Club Reading.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Teamwork

Job description

At Cosy Club Reading, you can expect casual days, vibrant evenings, and weekends where we're the life and soul of the party! From brunch and coffee to dinner and drinks, our guests join us for an experience like no other.

As one of our Restaurant Hosts, you'll get a competitive and fair hourly rate with tips alongside:

• A commitment to prioritise your work life balance- including 2 days off and a weekend off every six weeks
• Fair rotas with hours spread fairly and changes kept to a minimum
• Meals on every shift and paid breaks
• Mystery Diner bonus (extra 50p p/h worked that week)
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• Focus on your development and progression and a clear understanding on how you are able to do this
• Fabulous incentives to win each month - including spa breaks, trips abroad, food and drink hampers and tickets to festivals
• An invitation to the most talked-about staff party in hospitality- Loungefest!

Most importantly we will ensure you are made to feel welcome at Cosy Club Reading.

We're looking for someone with a first-rate personality and a natural gift for hospitality, it's a fast-paced environment and we want people who thrive on that.

If you have experience of a busy bar or restaurant and knowledge of reservations and hosting management, then great! If not, then as long as you have a passion for food and drink then we want to hear from you.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram @CosyClub