Bar Host, The Savoy Hotel

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Job Title: Host Department: Food & Beverage Bars Inspired and supported by: Head of Bars Salary: £37,996 including service charge You will be accountable for: Delivering a memorable and professional Forbes 5-star service experience in our outlets, across all our F&B outlets Advising guests through enthusiastically sharing your knowledge about our F&B offering Delivering on all standards, policies and procedures to create memorable luxury guest experiences Maintaining a professional, smart and neatly groomed 5-star appearance Your key responsibilities & contribution will be: Delivering an extraordinary service experience to the highest industry standards with a distinctive personal touch as one team Assisting guests regarding menu choices in an informative and enthusiastic way Taking reservations with all required details in a welcoming and friendly manner Boosting our revenue through upselling and other creative initiatives Sharing knowledge of offering, promotions, preparation, general hotel knowledge and Savoy stories Following all health & safety policies when handling food and beverage Carrying out administrative duties, including printing menus and managing stationary requisitions What you will need to do this role: Essential: 1-2 years serving or hosting experience in a luxury hospitality environment Passion for and understanding of 5-star hospitality and what it takes to deliver it Empathetic with a talent for building rapport, and reading each guest's desired level of interaction Quick thinking, resourceful and able to solve problems 'in the moment' Ability to always remain calm and courteous Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced and changing environment Able to work collaboratively as part of a team Willing to work in rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English Desirable: Basic knowledge of a POS System Basic knowledge of OpenTable Industry related certifications (i.e. WSET) Basic knowledge of a PMS system (Opera) Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues. What's in it for you? Competitive salary and additional service charge Life insurance and pension 31 days of holiday (including public holidays) Exclusive discounts: Savoy, Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor hotels (friends & family rates included) 50% off at American & Beaufort Bars, Afternoon Tea, spa, florist, and select Gordon Ramsay restaurants 20% off at other Gordon Ramsay restaurants and Restaurant 1890 Free stay for two at The Savoy after successful probation Colleague restaurant, gym, interfaith prayer room and wellness room Laundry services Cashback for wellbeing/healthcare expenses; HSF & Perkbox Employee assistance program Virgin Active and The Gym Group membership discounts Cycle-to-work scheme Season ticket loan for commuting Annual optician reimbursements of £100 Local discounts for F&B and retail

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