Receptionist

DescriptionRestaurant receptionist [Full-time]
Michelin-starred restaurant Marcus is looking for a passionate full time Receptionist who wants to be part of our award-winning team.
As one of London’s most acclaimed restaurants, Marcus delivers Michelin-starred cooking in a relaxed and contemporary space
We are passionate about supporting and employing the next generation of talent and are led by an ambassador for British cooking, Marcus Wareing.
We are a small and friendly team who thrive on a passion for fine food and wine and exceptional customer service
We know that our restaurant is defined by our people, so we are dedicated to investing in your long-term career development and success, equipping you with all the tools to progress professionally.
We are looking for someone to join our front of house team, supporting the seamless running of the restaurant by providing a highly efficient and effective service, ensuring standards are maintained and guests’ needs are anticipated.
What you’ll be doing in the role:
* Welcoming guests, assisting them and seeing to their needs
* Deliver an exceptional service to ensure guests have a memorable experience
* Engage appropriately with guests, seating them at the appropriate table and communicating all requests and booking notes to the rest of the team
* Ensure all reception duties are fulfilled, including answering the phone and emails
* Making and updating reservations and allocating them to a suitable table accordingly
* Monitoring email inbox during the shift and handling guest requests in a timely and professional manner
* Participate in training and development to maintain and increase knowledge
* Work effectively and flexibly with other team members, contributing to the overall success of the front of house team
* You will be working 45 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday
What we’re looking for:
* Previous restaurant experience in London
* Excellent communication skills, both via email and telephone, with good attention to detail
* Ability to engage with guests, ensuring a positive first and last impression of the restaurant
* Ability to arrange reservations in a professional, efficient manner
* Outgoing personality with a passion to deliver
* Enthusiastic, quick thinking with a can-do attitude
* Knowledge of the reservations platform SevenRooms
* Experience with Collins & OpenTable will be beneficial but not essential as full training will be given
* Must be available to work evenings and weekends
What we offer:
* Amazing career development opportunities
* Regular days off
* Free staff meals while on duty
* Paid overtime
* Perbox app with retail discounts on hundreds of famous brands, gym membership discounts and much more
* Confidential helpline access for financial, legal advice and mental health
* Employee assistance program through Hospitality Action
* Employee discount for restaurant bookings
* Recommend a friend cash reward
If you think that this could be for you, we look forward to hearing from you
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£24,000
SW1X, Belgrave Square, Greater London
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