Host - Rondo

Company DescriptionWe are looking for a Host to be part of our team at The Hoxton, Holborn in our Rondo Restaurant.Open from breakfast through to dinner, Rondo is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant offering seasonal modern bistro dishes and great wines for all. Rondo is the kind of restaurant you want at the end of your street; serious about food and drink but with a fun, welcoming vibe.Holborn was the second Hox to join the fam, taking over a Grade II-listed building that was once the factory of George Kent, a famed maker of gadgets and instruments (among them a knife sharpener/cleaner now sitting in the Science Museum, no less). After Kent, BT moved in, and now this former telephone exchange is home to 220 bedrooms (expanding from the original 174) and the Apartment, plus our foodie hotspot Rondo, all a stone’s throw from the capital’s most famous shopping and entertainment districts.Rondo: Our neighbourhood restaurant in middle-town Holborn with a focus on seasonal local British dishes, unsung ingredients and great wine. Headed up by chef Tristan Downes; this is the place you wish you had at the end of your street.Job DescriptionWhat you'll do...Provide a genuinely welcoming and memorable experience for our guests, from a Hox welcome, to handling any questions and helping out with requestsTake reservations over the phone, handle cash and card payments and occasionally help out the team on the floorAnticipate needs and proactively provide solutions so that our guests’ expectations are not only met, but exceededQualificationsWhat We're Looking For...Previous experience in a busy Front of House role; you genuinely care about making people feel welcome and looked afterIndividuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits herePassion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the nightYou’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experienceYou’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things doneYou’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything onceIf we got stuck in a lift together we’d have a good time and share a few laughsYou want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the wayAdditional InformationWhat's In It For You...Competitive salary plus TRONC28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance. A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeingIt’s ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aidersTreat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partnersEnjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with usGoes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shiftExcellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brandsTraining to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at workExtra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charitiesRegular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!=Enhanced family leave for when you’re expanding your familyAn annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.