Senior Restaurant Host

Villa Valentina; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared accommodation (where applicable

Referral bonus scheme

Job summary

Villa Valentina is seeking a friendly Host/Hostess to greet guests warmly and guide them to seating with a warm, professional approach. You will manage reservations, arrivals, and seating plans, while ensuring a smooth flow of the dining room and clear communication across the team.

In this role you will be the first and last impression of the guest experience, staying organized in a busy environment and maintaining a polished appearance.

Qualifications

• Must be warm, confident and welcoming with guests.
• Ability to manage reservations and seating plans efficiently.
• Clear communication with managers, waitstaff and kitchen during service.
• Professional, reliable and well-presented in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and create a strong first impression.
• Manage reservations, arrivals and seating arrangements.
• Support smooth table flow during service.
• Communicate clearly with team and kitchen as needed.
• Answer guest questions with care and professionalism.
• Keep entrance and host area organized and presentable.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised & calm

Strong communicator

Multitasking

Guest experience

Job description

Join the Villa Valentina Team!

About Villa Valentina

Inspired by the warmth of a Spanish farmhouse, Villa Valentina brings people together through Mediterranean flavours, heartfelt hospitality and dishes made for sharing. Relaxed, vibrant and full of character, it is a place where guests feel like old friends — and our team brings that feeling to life every day.

Part of Urban Italian Group

Urban Italian Group is one of Europe's fastest-growing hospitality groups, bringing together distinctive restaurant brands, passionate people and memorable guest experiences. As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities for those who want to build their careers with us.

The Role

As Host / Hostess, you will be the first person our guests meet and the last impression they take with them. You will help create a smooth and welcoming arrival experience, manage reservations, support the flow of the restaurant and bring warmth to every guest interaction.

What you'll be doing

• Welcoming guests warmly and creating a strong first impression.




• Managing reservations, guest arrivals and seating plans.




• Supporting the team with smooth table flow during service.




• Communicating clearly with managers, waiters and the kitchen when needed.




• Handling guest questions with confidence, care and professionalism.




• Keeping the entrance and host area organised, presentable and ready for service.

You'll thrive in this role if you

• Warm, positive and confident when speaking with guests.




• Organised and calm in a busy restaurant environment.




• A strong communicator who enjoys working with a team - Swedish speaker is a plus.




• Professional, reliable and well-presented.




• Able to multitask and keep an eye on the details.




• Passionate about creating great guest experiences.

Our culture and values

We believe we work with people, not food. Guided by our values of Trust, Inclusion, Passion and Entrepreneurship, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to grow.

What do we offer?

• Be part of one of Europe’s fastest-growing hospitality groups.




• Build your career across multiple brands and countries.




• Work alongside talented people who genuinely love hospitality.




• International career opportunities.




• Referral bonus scheme.




• Shared accommodation (where applicable).




• Friends for life.

Urban Italian Group is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the selection process, please tell our Talent Acquisition Team.