Overview
Join to apply for the F&B Host - Maternity Cover (April 2026) role at Heckfield Place.
Heckfield Place is a beautifully restored hotel on a 400-acre farm in Hampshire, just outside London. In Marle and Hearth restaurants, we prepare food and drink that celebrates simplicity, the seasons, and a sense of place. We're honoured to hold a green Michelin star at Marle.
Responsibilities
* Helping the Head Host and Assistant Head Host to co-ordination of reservations and table allocation, by researching the customers and updating the Reservation system
* Provide a warm, friendly and professional welcome to all guests
* Manage table reservations in efficient and timely manner.
* Experience of working within, or desire to work within a high - end restaurants.
* Complete daily opening and closing procedures as per operating manual for all restaurant outlets.
* Liaise with other hotel departments to ensure guests needs are met and communicated in efficient and timely manner.
* Review all reservations for each shift and assign suitable tables.
* Maintain a good knowledge of all aspects of Heckfield Place and its operations.
* Have an excellent attention to detail with good computer skills.
* Excellent attention to details and personal presentation.
Benefits
* Salary - £26,250 PA
* Tronc (Allocation for 2024 was £7,800+ per annum / per person based on full time hours) after probation is passed
* Increased holiday allowance
* Vitality healthcare cover
* Employee assistance programme
* Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary)
* 50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Enhanced paternity pay
* Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000)
* Monthly employee recognition scheme
* Annual employee parties
* Free staff meals
* Daily briefings with the team, including food tasting - opportunities to work with the Home Farm
* 50% discount on Wildsmith Skin products
* Heckfield Plus - online discounts
* New baby gift
* Christmas gift
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
* Restaurants
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