Host [Sweeties]
Sweeties Host · £15.31 per hour incl. Tronc plus Additional Tips & Benefits · Set Working Evenings Wednesday – Saturday · Kings Cross ·
Calling all Late Night ‘Nightlife Aficionados’! The Standard is one of the most culturally engaged hotels in the world, with an inclusive spirit and true creative attitude. We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle, and are now looking for a dynamic individual to join us as Sweeties Host.
Your role
As Sweeties Host you will be a key part of a specialist team showcasing early evening cocktails through to late-night lounge and party vibes. Think floor-to-ceiling views, exceptional drinks, and a soundtrack from our ever-evolving DJ and live music line-up curated by our Music & Culture team.
Sweeties Host is the all important first and last point of contact; meeting guests on arrival, escorting them to their tables, managing reservations and guestlists, providing information and cloakroom services, and overseeing and enhancing guest experience.
For our guests, you will add a touch of personality and theatre to their experience, making guests feel welcome whilst they visit The Standard and our energetic and vibrant city. You will therefore need to be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high volume, high energy environment and can manage multiple tasks and guest with ease.
You will also be passionate about service, very well organised with a strong working knowledge of managing reservations, bar operations and the order of service, and guest experience. We expect busy events, so prior experience working in a high-volume venue is important.
Do you have what it takes to be our Sweeties Host at The Standard
‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; dynamic, vivid, and engaging. Whilst prior experience as a Host is essential for this role, you will also have an uncompromised and natural flair for service and be able to build genuine relationships with guests. You will therefore need…
- Prior experience as a Host or Receptionist, ideally gained in a similar busy bar, ‘Lifestyle’ boutique hotel or restaurant & bar pop-up
- Confident managing reservations and guest experience, with a natural flair for service, and the ability to build genuine relationships with guests
- Highly social, motivated, and pro-active; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
- Prior experience using SevenRooms and POS is a plus
- 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 and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be the Sweeties Host at The Standard, we’d love to hear from you!
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.
Benefits Include
- Meals on duty
- Wear your own smart casual style in line with Sweeties style guide
- 4 day working week (Wed-Sat) with set days off when Sweeties is closed
- 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
- Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
- Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
- Membership to Headspace Meditation app
- Discount platform including GYM
- Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
- Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
- In-house Experience Programme
- F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%
- Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
- Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
- Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
- Social Committee with regular monthly social activities