Restaurant Host/Hostess

Job Description

Host/Hostess – Midsummer House

Location: Midsummer House, Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB4 1HA

Salary: Up to £29,000 plus tips (DOE)

(up to £9,000 potential tip earnings)

Hours: Wednesday – Saturday (Every day, every week)

Holiday: 5 weeks holiday (inclusive of 2 weeks over Christmas, 1 week in spring and 2 weeks in summer)

Days: This is a permanent job, four days a week, including lunch and dinner service every day we are open.

About us

As Midsummer House forges ahead into its third decade, Daniel Clifford’s elegant, sophisticated modern British cooking continues to evolve. For over twenty years, passion and creativity have skilfully shaped the menu at Midsummer House, showcasing the finest seasonal produce and offering a contemporary British dining experience of the highest quality.

We are currently looking to expand the team by adding individuals who are committed to providing an unparalleled service to its guests and leave them wanting to come back.

Please note that due to the business location, you would need your own transportation to get to work.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

We are looking for someone welcoming, polite, professional, confidant and with a key eye for detail. This role requires someone that can respond to customer demands and spot and solve issues as they happen and ensure every guest gets the Midsummer experience.

We are excited to develop this role further, depending on the candidate, so there is plenty of room for growth and a long term future working at the restaurant.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Meet and greet every guest

· Manage booking technology and customer information

· Check the restaurant for perfect presentation, maintenance and repairs

· Liaise with the restaurant team at all times

· Share and train as part of the restaurant team

· Take care of the customers as they leave the restaurant

· Follow up any enquiries, questions and merchandise sales

· Answering the telephone to customers if required

· Deliver our key values and follow the rules at all times to achieve a 5-star customer experience

Midsummer House are equal opportunities employers, we value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £29,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Schedule:

• Every weekend

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FTH11LM0125