Restaurant Host
| Posting date: | 04 April 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2025 |
| Location: | London, W1J 7BJ |
| Company: | The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1264928476 |
Summary
Are you passionate about warm & welcoming hospitality and creating unforgettable dining experiences for guests? Do you thrive in a dynamic setting where you can focus on delivering personalised service? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at The Athenaeum Hotel, a prestigious 5-star hotel in the heart of London.
We’re an award-winning independent, family owned 5-star hotel dedicating ambition, experience and passion into delivering an individual service for our guests. Our team is at the heart of everything we achieve – we’re intent on balancing our people, profits and planet, creating a great place for our teams to work and we’re delighted to have had this recognised nationally again this year as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Hospitality Industry.
We are seeking a welcoming and efficient Host to join our Food & Beverage department. As a Host, you will be the first person our guests see when they enter our Restaurant, welcoming guests and responding to reservation enquiries, and meeting and exceeding our guests’ expectations of 5-star service. You will also support activity in our Bar and events spaces, collaborating with your colleagues in the Food & Beverage team.
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in a food & beverage outlet, showcasing an outgoing and confident personality with excellent communication skills. A flexible and willing attitude is essential, as you will be ready to assist across the F&B department. Preferred qualifications include Level 1 Food Hygiene training or higher, and experience working in a 5-star luxury setting.
You will be part of a dynamic team within the Food & Beverage department, where we believe in showing each other as much care as we do to our guests. Our team culture is one of collaboration and mutual support, ensuring we deliver the best possible experience for our guests.
What's in it for you? Exceptional people deserve to be recognised and rewarded, so you can expect an extensive benefits package including:
- Competitive salary and service charge
- Work/life balance
- Health, dental, and retirement benefits
- Wellbeing financial support
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts and dining & stay privileges
- A supportive and inclusive work culture
What next?
If you are truly passionate about delivering the highest standards of service for our guests, and see yourself as part of a diverse, award-winning team who deliver amazing hospitality consistently, then apply now to be our next Host.
If you’re looking for the #bestplacetowork, look no further!
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