Restaurant Receptionist

The Wolseley Hospitality Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount across restaurants

High street vouchers up to £100

Enhanced parental leave

Mental health counselling

Earned wage access (Wagestream)

Training calendar with masterclasses

Job summary

The Wolseley Hospitality Group is seeking an Assistant Maitre d’ to join Bellanger in Islington. You will assist the reception team with seating plans, relay tables for efficient service, and anticipate guests’ needs by communicating special requests to floor and kitchen.

Shine in guest interaction and support a smooth, welcoming dining experience. Join a team that values from-within promotion, extensive staff discounts, parental leave enhancements, mental health resources, and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Assist the reception team with seating plans and support the floor team with relaying tables for smooth service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the reception team with seating plans and support the floor team with relaying tables for smooth management of turn times.
• Anticipate guests’ needs by timely communicating any special requests to floor and kitchen.
• Contribute to a smooth service by warmly engaging with guests from door to table.

Skills

Customer service

Table management

Communication

Team support

Tools

POS system

Job description

A neighbourhood fixture in the heart of Islington, Bellanger is a lively café, restaurant and bar, serving brunch, lunch and supper dishes inspired by the coastal regions of the Mediterranean, as well as a selection of brasserie classics. The restaurant combines elegant period detailing with a relaxed layout and a generous pewter-topped bar at its heart. Its characterful interior is an ideal setting for weekend brunch, a leisurely lunch or supper and cocktails.

At The Wolseley Hospitality Group,We create Placeswhere People feel they Belong.

Why work with us as an Assistant Maitre d’?

• Enjoy a generous discount acrossour restaurants on food and drinks.
• Rewarding Excellence - a team-ledincentive, earning up to £100 in high street vouchers.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternityleave to support working families.
• Group-wide access to mentalhealth counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Advance access to earned wagesvia Wagestream.
• A unique and varied trainingcalendar including supplier trips, masterclasses and visits.

We promote from within, empowering individuals from allbackgrounds to become the leaders of tomorrow.Our diverse team reflectsthe inclusive culture.

The role of an Assistant Maitre d’:

• Assist the reception team with seating plans and support thefloor team with relaying tables for smooth management of turn times.
• Anticipate guests’ needs by timely communicating any specialrequests to floor and kitchen – be proud to act as a point of contact!
• Contribute hands-onto a smooth service, warmly engaging with guests from door to table - you areour greatest asset!

The Wolseley Hospitality Group portfolio ofrestaurantscomprisesof The Wolseley on Piccadilly, The Delaunay inAldwych, Brasserie Zédel in Soho, Colbert in Chelsea, Fischer's in Marylebone,Soutine in St John's Wood, Bellanger in Islington, Manzi'sinSohoand TheWolseley City in Monument.