Job Description
Sky Lounge Host/Hostess:
Do you have your head in the clouds? So do we. We have a great opportunity for Host/Hostess to join us in Sky Lounge, Shangri-La The Shards champagne bar located on the 34th floor of the iconic Shard building.
We are looking for a candidate who can complement the Shangri-La brands informal, warm, and genuine service style to deliver true hospitality from the heart; someone who will thrive by engaging with our guests and creating memorable, stand-out experiences for them. You will play a key role not just In Sky Lounge, but as part of Shangri-La as well- and therefore be committed to our values and beliefs. You will maintain the high standard of luxury our hotel represents with your charm, time management skills, and organizational skills- by liaising with guests and maintaining cleanliness and organization of yourself and any supplies, work, and guest areas.
This role uniquely follows a 3 day per week shift pattern, with 3 days in service from Friday to Sunday. This makes the role ideal for a candidate with full weekend availability, as you are generally working 40 hours per week over these days, with the flexibility of an additional 2 days off per week- as you will have met the requirement of contractual hours over those 3 days. On occasion, we may require an additional day which will always be communicated in advance.
Who were looking for:
Someone who can be engaging and charismatic with our guests
Knowledge of Food & Beverage systems
Experience in a luxury, 5 Star Hotel preferred
Functional knowledge essential to the role
Flexibility and reliability
Oral and written fluency in English
Confidence in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment
About us:
The Shangri-La Hotel London is located in the Shard, Western Europes tallest building. We are the first elevated luxury hotel in the city, bringing our roots in Asian hospitality to the West. Our hotel offers 202 guestrooms and suites located throughout levels 34 & 52 of The Shard; with unparalleled views across London, the hotel features several signature dining venues & three river-facing event spaces. Located in London's most historic area, the hotel is nearby the financial hubs of the City and Canary Wharf as well as key tourist attractions such as Tate Modern, the Tower of London, St. Pauls Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe and Borough Market.
In joining the Shangri-La Hotel London, we will offer you an array of exclusive benefits and lifestyle options such as but not limited to:
Competitive and generous pension contribution scheme
50% discounts in our exclusive award-winning luxury Restaurants and Bars
Yearly CODE membership
Complimentary dining whilst at work
Complimentary dry-cleaning service for your work attire
Annual season travel ticket loan to support you in your journey to work
Staff rates at properties worldwide
Exclusive discounts across London Bridge area via the Shard Card membership scheme
Loyalty benefits- such as complimentary stays, monetary recognition for long service
Investment in your personal development via our vast online Shangri-la academy courses
Internal promotions and endless opportunities
Unique cultural and engagement events across all teams
Immediate enrolment onto our employee recognition platform moments of joy
Financial recognition for introducing new successful team members into the hotel via our inhouse talent team
Please note that all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, without restrictions. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates.
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