Restaurant Reservations Assistant – ‘SMITHS’ of Smithfield
The opportunity
Reservation Assistant required for ‘SMITHS’ Of Smithfield the iconic 4 floor venue based in Farringdon opposite Smithfield Market offering the best breakfasts, finest dinners, Craft Beers, cocktails and more in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere which heroes great British produce and rare breed steaks.
As Reservations Assistant, your role will be to accurately manage all reservation enquiries for both our Farringdon and Cannon Street venues on a daily basis; primarily via telephone and e-mail, as well as any administrational tasks required and effective communication with all departments across the business.
The person
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Reservation Assistant who can demonstrate the following:
Previous reservations experience in a restaurant or similar environment preferred
Excellent command of the English language both written and verbal is essential
Excellent telephone manner
Excellent communication, organisation and people skills
Good presentation with a welcoming approach
Computer skills: MS Word, MS Outlook. experience with Restaurant Diary or similar systems
Confidence with upselling and basic food and wine knowledge preferred
In return we offer:
Competitive rates of pay
A great work life balance
Fantastic training and opportunities to develop within a growing company
Generous employee discount
To apply please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you would be great for this role.