Host/Hostess

Host/Hostess, Food & Beverage

SHIFT PATTERN (40 hours, 5 days per week)

We’re looking for a Host/Hostess to join our vibrant and dynamic Food & Beverage team.

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London is the newest jewel to be opening in Mayfair. It’s another world; an oasis of calm in the heart of the city, with the most attentive service. A world that’s all about our guests.

With over 20 restaurants worldwide, Michelin Starred Chef Akira Back has gathered success and notoriety for being at the forefront of culinary innovation and artistry.

Sharpen your skills and learn invaluable new ones as you transcend hospitality in seamless fashion and lively interactions.

As a Host/Hostess at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining cleanliness, presentation, and stock of the restaurant menus.
• Greeting, escorting and seating the guests in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner.
• Ensuring that guests are seated according to their requirements.
• Logging in any information about special requirements, preferences from the guests and using it to give the special touch to the service.
• Ensuring that tables are appropriately cleared and re-set according to reservation plans.
• Following up on any special requests related to reservations.
• Liaising with the managers regarding any relevant guest requirements.

As aHost/Hostess, you will be working on a rotating shift basis, Monday to Sunday, 40 hours a week. Shift patterns will vary from morning, evening, and night shifts (including weekends and bank holidays), so flexibility is required where applicable.

In return, you will receive an array of iconic benefits, such as:

• Excellent career progression with an iconic, luxury, global hotel brand. A lot of our colleagues joined us at the beginning of their career and are now leading their own teams and divisions.
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all levels of staff, with targeted development programs to get you ready for the next step in your career.
• 3 complimentary nights per year, increasing to 5 with length of service
• Discounted stays at our beautiful properties across the Group
• Access to discounts and deals with over 500 popular high street retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals
• 30% F&B & Spa discount
• Friends & Family hotel rate and Spa discount
• 1 paid Charity Day per year to dedicate to a charity of your choice
• Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme
• £750 recruitment referral bonus
• Free meals on duty & uniform dry-cleaning services
• Increased holiday entitlement with Length of Service, up to 33 days off
• Free Life Insurance benefits whilst in service
• Company pension plan
• Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• Social, wellbeing, charity, and sporting events throughout the year

SUSTAINABILITY AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL

Corporate responsibility values are deeply ingrained in Mandarin Oriental’s culture, and sustainability implications are carefully considered with every decision across the Group, aligning our sustainable development efforts with the industry criteria set by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

We strive for a better future for the next generation. Protecting the environment, people and communities are the fundamental pillars to which we devote our efforts. We are very proud of the initiatives our colleagues have implemented to help us on the path to achieving our sustainability goals, such as single-use plastic elimination, ethical supply chain and procurement, community and colleague engagement, technology practices and waste reduction. We are committed to doing the right thing, every day.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is better for everyone. Bringing individuals together is essential to the long-term success of our people, our business and the societies and economies in which we operate.

All colleagues, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, background or religion, should be treated fairly and with respect, should be given equal opportunities, and be valued for the contributions they make in their roles. No form of bullying, intimidation, discrimination or harassment of others will be tolerated.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK.

Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment