Host · £14 per hour (incl. Tronc) · Full-time · Kings Cross ·
At the cultural heart-beat of The Standard are our team who bring to life our spaces, engage with our guests and vibrate social energy, day and night across our bars, restaurants, event and guest spaces.
We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle and are now looking for a Host for our ground floor restaurants and bars who will embody our ‘Anything but Standard’ ethos.
Our spaces
Isla restaurant starts this Spring/Summer season with small and perfectly formed menu from award-winning author and chef Ixta Belfrage. Showcasing her favorite flavors and dishes – past, present, and future – Ixta's menu draws on her Brazilian and Mexican heritage with Italian influences, and pairs wonderfully with Isla's own modern European menu.
The Library Lounge is our cosiest corner and a hub for our music and cultural programming. Host to a large collection of vintage books playfully curated into categories, from chaos and science to adult relationships, The Library is where guests sit back and relax with coffee or cocktails.
Your role
You will be passionate about service, very well organised with a strong working knowledge of restaurant and bar operations, the order of service, and reservation management skills. We expect very busy days and evenings, so prior experience working in a high-volume venue is important.
Do you have what it takes to be a Host at The Standard, London
While we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. ‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; dynamic, vivid, and engaging.
1. Prior experience as a Host or Restaurant Receptionist, ideally gained in a similar busy restaurant, ‘Lifestyle’ boutique hotel or restaurant pop-up
2. Highly social, motivated, and pro-active; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
3. To be confident in restaurant and bar operations and service, with a passion for food and drinks
4. Available full-time with full flexibility to work Monday – Sunday
5. Prior experience using SevenRooms and squirrel epos
6. As well as Host experience, we are actively seeking candidates with a diverse range of lifestyle skills and welcome applications from those in the arts, music, and entertainment industries
We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background, so if you think you have what it takes to be a Host at The Standard, we would love to meet with you!
Benefits Include
7. Meals on duty
8. Uniform provided
9. Pension Scheme
10. Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
11. Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
12. Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
13. Discount platform including GYM
14. Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
15. Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
16. In-house Experience Programme
17. F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%
18. Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
19. Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
20. Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
21. Social Committee with regular monthly social activities