We are looking for a talented and passionate full-time Junior Host/Hostess to join Jean Georges team at the award-winning 5-Star Deluxe hotel – The Connaught.
To arrive at The Connaught is to belong. Discover a hotel of warm hospitality and effortless style, a beacon of Mayfair Village for over two-hundred years; home to a community united by the allure of the exceptional. Here, heritage and heart unite, discretion is our promise, and the pleasure to please is a way of life.
Responsibilities:
As Junior Host/Hostess, you will provide a courteous and efficient service to all guests and maintain the levels of service to the highest standards. You will be responsible for managing bookings and greeting and seating guests in a warm friendly manner. You must proudly represent Jean-Georges at The Connaught and be a true ambassador for excellent service, dealing with all requests and queries in an efficient and professional manner, whether face to face or over the telephone.
Skills and experience:
You must be motivated and highly organised and preferably have previous experience within a similar role. You should be a strong communicator, be able to work well within a large team and have a special passion for hospitality and luxury service. Excellent personal presentation is essential and basic computer knowledge is preferable.
Who You Are:
- Someone who naturally embodies elegance, warmth, and quiet confidence.
- Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
- A calm, composed presence with an eye for thoughtful detail.
- A team player who believes service is an art and people are at the heart.
Benefits:
In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:
Financial Stability
- Excellent salary package.
- Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
- Travel Season Ticket Loans.
- Pension Scheme*.
Health and Wellbeing Support
- Subsidised monthly Podiatrist, Osteopath and Masseuse treatments.
- Flu vaccination vouchers*.
- Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
- 24-hour employee assistance helpline.
- On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
- Death in Service salary contribution.
- Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
- A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.
Recognition and Career Development
- Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’ where you can earn up to £1,500*.
- Instant employee recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
- Employee of the month nominations with generous prizes.
- Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
- Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
- In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
- Long service awards.
Memorable experiences
- Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
- Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our infamous restaurants and bars.
- 50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne.
- Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Staff Party, Annual Staff Children Party, etc.)
- Wedding and Baby gifts.
- Retirement functions.
*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.
This is a full-time role requiring 40 hours per week.
Junior Host/Hostess in London employer: The Connaught
The Connaught offers an exceptional work environment where passion for culinary excellence meets a rich heritage of hospitality. As a Baker Commis Chef, you will be part of a dedicated team in a prestigious 5-Star Deluxe hotel, with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive atmosphere that values creativity and quality. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in the heart of Mayfair, surrounded by a community that celebrates the art of fine dining and exceptional service.
