Restaurant Host

Malmaison Hotel du Vin; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hospitality group in the UK is seeking a Restaurant Host to enhance the dining experience for guests. You will be responsible for greeting and seating guests while coordinating effectively with kitchen staff. This full-time role offers various employee benefits and is suited for an individual looking for a vibrant and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate

35% off dining at Brasseries and Bistros

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

High Street Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes up to £1500

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to handle guest interactions.
• Ability to manage seating arrangements and coordinate effectively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests efficiently while managing seating charts.
• Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff for smooth service.
• Maintain a friendly and energetic atmosphere.

Job description

Restaurant Host – Malmaison

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About the Role

Be the face of the restaurant, control the flow, and communicate with the Kitchen and the F&B Manager to ensure a smooth and controlled dining experience for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests efficiently while managing seating charts and wait lists.
• Coordinate with kitchen and front‑of‑house staff to ensure excellent service flow.
• Maintain a friendly, professional, and energetic atmosphere at all times.

Benefits

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career.
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans – dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month.
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!).
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities such as Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more.
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earned. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save directly from your salary.
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family.

Sustainability Goals

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy, most sourced from Wind Farms around the UK.
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels, a target achieved through teamwork and the Sustainability Council.
• We use a chemical‑free cleaning system in bedrooms and public areas, and an enzyme‑based eco‑friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time

Equal Opportunities

Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.