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Calling all pioneers and mavericks: find your tribe at B&L. Join us on our journey to become world leaders in lobsters and pioneers in burgers. If you have unbounded creativity, shared enthusiasm and pure expertise then reach out; we're confident that by working together, a truly extraordinary union can be born.

Hosts are the face of our restaurant; our hosts are responsible for delivering exceptional service and welcoming each and every one of our guests to our restaurants like it’s their home.

Duties:

• Welcoming and seating our guests at their tables providing the correct menus
• Building and maintaining rapport with our guests where appropriate
• Complete the restaurant table layout
• Confirming reservations via telephone, online, email and walk-in
• Communicating with managers, front of house and kitchen colleagues
• Work as a team to prepare table plans to ensure maximum turnover
• Monitor and control the table rotation to achieve a smooth flowing service within our busy environment
• Having the ability to work under pressure and think on your feet
• Taking guest feedback
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor/organise waiting lists
• Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options
• Maintain a clean and organised reception area at all time
• Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g. children, elderly)
• Answer incoming calls and address customers’ queries
• Answering on a regular basis all e-mail enquiries including Events bookings
• Greet customers upon their departure with a warm smile

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate from £13.90 - £14.30 (inclusive of non-contractual tronc)
• 50% team discount – hope you like lobsters.
• Working a bank holiday? – We’ve got you—double pay!
• Starting a family? Access Maternity, Paternity or Shared Parental Leave.
  
• Birthday off? Duvet day? – For sure. An extra day of annual leave alongside 5.6 weeks holiday.
• Pension scheme – the older you will thank you.
• Need flexibility? Let’s make it happen.
• Your restaurant, your success. Quarterly bonuses for management teams.
• Want to run your very own Burger & Lobster?– we grow our own. 67% of our GMs are homegrown, and 100% of our Head Chefs.
• Need help? We partner with Hospitality Action to support you when you need it.
• Hungry? – free meals when you’re working.