Restaurant Host/Hostess

Heckfield Place is a beautifully restored hotel on a 400-acre farm in the county of Hampshire, just outside of London. In Marle and Hearth restaurants, we prepare food and drink that celebrates simplicity, the seasons, and a sense of place. We're honoured to hold a green Michelin star at Marle

Front of House is currently looking for a Restaurant Host/ess to join our F&B Team.

 Position responsibilities include but aren't limited to:

• Helping the Head Host to co-ordination of reservations and table allocation, by researching the customers and updating the Reservation system
• Provide a warm, friendly and professional welcome to all guests
• Manage table reservations in efficient and timely manner.
• Experience of working within, or desire to work within a high – end restaurants.
• Complete daily opening and closing procedures as per operating manual for all restaurant outlets.
• Liaise with other hotel departments to ensure guests needs are met and communicated in efficient and timely manner.
• Review all reservations for each shift and assign suitable tables.
• Maintain a good knowledge of all aspects of Heckfield Place and its operations.
• Have and excellent attention to detail with good computer skills.
• Excellent attention to details and personal presentation.

 

Benefits:

Salary: £23,100 PA

·       Service charge (estimated £4,000 to £7,000 per annum)

·       Increased holiday allowance

·       Vitality healthcare cover

·       Employee assistance programme (with Hospitality Action)

·       Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary)

·       50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants

·       Company sick pay

·       Enhanced maternity pay

·       Enhanced paternity pay

·       Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000)

·       Monthly employee recognition scheme

·       Annual employee parties

·       Free staff meals

·       Daily briefings with the team, including food tasting – opportunities to work with the Home Farm

·       50% discount on Wildsmith Skin products

·       Heckfield Plus - online discounts

·       Discount with Hunter Boots

·       Christmas gift

·       New baby gift

At Heckfield we pride ourselves on providing training, development and a chance to progress within the company.  If you would like to work in a collaborative and creative environment, please send your cv to [email protected]