Host/Receptionist

The Cadogan Arms are seeking a Part-time Host/Receptionist to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things hospitality. This role will mostly focus around the busy weekend period. We offer excellent, flexible working hours and an industry leading benefits package.

The Restaurant

The Cadogan Arms is unique, reflecting its heritage and location, but founded on the core values and principles - Sustainability, provenance, seasonality and traceability shines through, with each venue putting our producers as the stars of our offering.

Always striving to be the best local restaurant in the area we occupy, we will always cook from fresh.

We have James Knappett, of two Michelin-star Kitchen Table in Fitzrovia who is our culinary director, which is a sign of how important the food is taken at our pubs and that shows with both appearances at the Michelin Guide, and in the World Top 50 Gastropubs in 2023. Our beverage program is led by Colin Maher, focusing on perfect pours of Guinness, rotating Cask-ale selections and hyper-seasonal in-house cocktails, alongside a considered and extensive wine list. We are aiming to create a food and drink offering which celebrates British produce and the return of community driven, neighbourhood dining.

The Position

We're looking for an experienced Host/Receptionist to ensure a welcoming and engaging first impression, and an exceptional guest experience. You will be delivering high standards and ensuring a seamless journey for our guests from start to finish.

If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you:

• Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom;
• Effectively managing reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers during service;
• Handling face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.
• Experience with 7Rooms, Tripleseat and other reservation platforms preferable and have extensive knowledge of the London dining scene.

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Treat Yourself

• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• Retail & Takeaway Discounts
• Code App Membership
• Perkbox - access to tons of retail discounts and our wellbeing hub

Look After Yourself

• Discounted Gym Membership
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions

Progress Yourself

• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.

Be Yourself

• Employee referral scheme - paying up to GBP600 per referral
• Staff parties & long service awards

The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the World s 100 Best restaurants.

The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyle s; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group.