Host / Hostess - boutique hotel
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Host / Hostess to join our Food and Beverage team!
This is a full-time position working 12 hours a day, 4 days on and 4 days off.
Salary is up to £27,000 per annum (including service charge).
Your main responsibilities as a Host / Hostess are greeting, providing accurate wait times and escorting guests to the dining areas; to deal with telephone and email enquiries in accordance with company standards; to promote and up sell all Food & Beverage outlets to guests and to complete administrative tasks when required.
Who are we?
The Chesterfield Hotel, the Red Carnation Hotel Collection’s first property bought in 1984, is based in the heart of exclusive Mayfair. This classic four star boutique hotel consists of 107 bedrooms as well as 7 Meeting Rooms, Butler’s Restaurant, The Terrace Bar, and our Conservatory where we offer our guests a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and exquisite food and drink.
What benefits would you get as a Host / Hostess?
Recommend friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600- Free meals on duty
- Discount of 30% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotel outlets
- Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services
- Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Hotel based recognition incentive (Employee of the month up to £200)
- Discounted accommodation rates with The Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally
- Staff Appreciation Annual Party and other Employee Recognition Events
What are we looking for in a Host / Hostess?
- Have a genuine, smiley and approachable personality
- Have previous experience in Food & Beverage
- Be willing to go the extra mile when it comes to giving fantastic service
- Be energetic, engaging and personable with guests
- Be a committed team player
- Have excellent attention to detail
If this sounds like the Host / Hostess role for you then apply today and join one of the “Best Hotel Companies in the World”
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Host / Hostess - boutique hotel roles across The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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