Senior Receptionist

JKS Restaurants Holdings Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant group in Westminster, London is seeking a Senior Receptionist. You will welcome guests, manage reservations, and ensure an exceptional dining experience. The ideal candidate is friendly and has previous experience in a similar role. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £17 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Ability to manage reservations and walk-ins effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm welcome and exceptional service to guests.
• Manage reservations efficiently to maximize covers.
• Handle queries politely and professionally.

Job description

Senior Receptionist – Ambassadors ClubHouse. Salary - up to £17 ph. Schedule - Full Time. Experience – Previous experience within a similar role within a large quality restaurant.

Ambassadors ClubHouse are seeking a Senior Receptionist to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Receptionist looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.

About the Restaurant

Ambassadors ClubHouse is named after the Sethis’ maternal grandfather, a former Indian Ambassador. The restaurant takes inspiration from his summer house in Dalhousie (formerly part of Punjab) and North India’s abandoned party mansions, as well as the founders’ own Punjabi heritage. The menu focuses on the cuisine of undivided Punjab. Culinary traditions and rare regional recipes are showcased with a menu featuring classic papads, chaats & bites, lesser‑known kebabs cooked across the tandoor, sigri and tawa; curries cooked in cast‑iron karahis and clay matkas, pilaus, biryanis, tandoor‑roasted breads, and classic desserts. An all‑day drinks list brings guests through lunch to dinner to late‑night party, with a focus on tequila and mezcal cocktails blended with regional produce. Highlights include a selection of ‘Punjabi Margaritas’ all made with exotic north Indian fruits and citrus and paired with chaat masala‑spiced salts. The dining room features a maximalist central bar with a gold dome, booth seating and counter dining while the lower ground floor will feature a drinking and dining space, alongside a DJ booth, open until late.

The Position

As Senior Receptionist, you will be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom.
• Effectively managing reservations and walk‑ins to maximise covers during service.
• Handling face‑to‑face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.

Requirements

• Experience: Required
• Employment: Full‑time
• Salary: £16 – £17 hourly

About JKS Restaurants Holdings Ltd

We currently have 28 brands in central London, 6 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands and 7 of our restaurants are in the top 100 restaurants in London. We’re an incredibly diverse group of restaurants within Central London.