We are looking for a talented team of Restaurant Receptionists as Michelin* Chef Ollie Dabbous and one of the World’s best fine wine boutiques, Hedonism Wines have come together to create an amazing and innovative new wine and fine dining venture in Mayfair.
There will be two restaurants and a bar over the site’s three floors.
The ground floor will offer high quality all day dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as World-class afternoon teas from an exciting, innovative Michelin standard menu.
The second, the Mezzanine, serving lunch and dinner only is aiming for two Michelin * cuisine.
The menu will use the very best ingredients, respectfully treated, to create light elegant dishes, both organic and theatrical.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to be part of an amazing new restaurant opening and gain valuable experience of working in Michelin standard fine dining.
We are looking for professionals who are looking to develop their careers as we will always look to promote talent from within.
The entire team will be filled with similarly motivated people with a real passion and enthusiasm for providing the very best service possible alongside highly skilled and experienced professionals.
The working environment will be one that has learning and development as it’s core ethos with a focus on team work and excellence in everything we do.
The restaurant itself is a beautiful, uniquely designed space with bespoke tableware being created for us by ceramicists throughout the UK and Europe.
Service will showcase the vast range of skills at your disposal by bringing elements of theatricality to the dining room.
The wine-list will be an impressive collection of the most select vintages and producers, as well as being the largest wine-list anywhere in London.
Destined to be the biggest opening of 2022, this venture is also being designed with a view to creating a sustainable working environment that helps to promote a healthy work/life balance for all staff, allowing you to grow and develop your career.
There is a staff canteen and shower facilities.
As the first point of contact you will be liaising with a variety of different guests seeking a unique experience be it for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner or private dining.
You will provide an exceptional level of service starting with a warm and welcoming greeting and finishing with a thoughtful and sincere goodbye.
Good organizational skills, a calm and considered approach and the ability to let your personality to shine through are all essential for the role.
Essential Skills:

Previous experience working as a hostess/ receptionist in fine dining environment.
Previous experience and knowledge of Open Table or equivalent reservations system.
Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English.

Desirable qualities include:

Cash and credit card processing. Controlling the billing and payments for different revenue centers.
Well groomed appearance
Flexible approach to working hours

As Restaurant Receptionist your duties will include:

Being the first point of contact for our guests and setting the tone for their experience.
Updating and maintaining menus for restaurant and private dining parties.
Managing the reservation list and ensuring guests are accommodated.
Building a report with all regular guests.

You will be working alongside Ollie and the whole restaurant team playing a crucial role in the delivery of one of the most innovative all day dining experiences anywhere in London.
Starting salary £24,000-£26,000
Right to work in the UK essential.