About Jumeirah and the Hotel:
At Jumeirah, we are committed to encouraging and developing our colleagues in world class environments. We value diversity and equal opportunity, employing over 14,000 colleagues from over 140 different countries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East.
Jumeirah Carlton Tower, situated in the heart of Knightsbridge, is a Landmark hotel acknowledged as one of London’s finest. The hotel is noted for its fine dining, exclusive Peak Health Club and Spa and enviable location off Sloane Street – the capital’s most fashionable shopping area. Jumeirah Carlton Tower offers 216 rooms and Suites, individually styled with a calm and contemporary feel, together with dining in Chinoiserie and The Club Room and extensive meetings and events facilities.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Host/Hostess to join the restaurant team here at Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel.
The main duties and responsibilities of this role:
•To actively assist the Restaurant Manager and his/ her Assistant in greeting and seating guests.
•To ensure that all guests are correctly and speedily accommodated in the most courteous way.
•To have a good knowledge of the menu and styles of service.
•To be fully conversant with the table lay-up and mis-en-place prior to, during and after service.
•To update on a daily basis all guests history (i.e..guests likes and dislikes, table preferences).
•To promote a good team spirit and good relationship within the restaurant and kitchen brigades.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following skills and experience:
•Previous experience in a similar role
•Excellent level of English
•Be friendly, approachable and professional
•A passion for customer service
*We are offering part time, full time and casual contracts with flexible shift patterns *
About the Benefits:
Benefits for the successful Host/Hostess include:
•Meals on duty
•Dry cleaning
•28 days paid annual leave including bank holidays
•Interest free season ticket loan
•Jumeirah hotel accommodation discounts
•Company reward and recognition schemes
•Childcare support
•Dental cover
•Company pension plan
•Excellent training and development opportunities
An attractive salary and the opportunity to work for a company with major worldwide expansion plans is offered.