Host · £14.05-14.82 per hour (incl. Tronc) · Full-time · Monday-Sunday · Evenings (est. 11pm finish) · Kings Cross ·

We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle. At the cultural heart-beat of The Standard are our team who bring to life our spaces, engage with our guests and vibrate social energy, day and night across our bars, restaurants, event and guest spaces. We are now looking for a Host who will embody our ‘Anything but Standard’ ethos across three key venues.

Isla restaurant and terrace is an indoor-outdoor garden oasis with a seasonal menu, carefully curated wine list, and inventive cocktails. This Spring, we have a guest chef pop-up with Jordon Ezra King. The Italian-ish menu draws inspiration from his Roman heritage and experience in some of the world’s finest kitchens, including Rubedo, Marksman, Brawn, Le Saint Europé, Burro e Salvia and Yard.

Double Standard restaurant and bar has become best known for its famous burgers, DJs, boozy brunches, guest chefs and BBQ's, all enjoyed in the 70s-inspired bar space or in the sun-soaked terraces.

The Library Lounge is our cosiest corner, and a hub for our music and cultural programming.

Your role

As a Host for our ground floor restaurants and bars you will become part of an exceptional team and a key element to our guests' experience.

You’ll be the all important first and last point of contact; meeting our guests on arrival and escorting them to their tables, on hand to deal with their queries, provide information and oversee table plans. As a Host to our guests, you will add a touch of personality and theatre to their experience, making our 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 be passionate about service, very well organised with a strong working knowledge of restaurant and bar operations, the order of service, and reservation management skills. We expect very busy days and evenings, so prior experience working in a high-volume venue is important.

Do you have what it takes to be a 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 need…

• Prior experience as a Host or Restaurant Receptionist, ideally gained in a similar busy restaurant, ‘Lifestyle’ boutique hotel or restaurant pop-up
• Highly social, motivated, and pro-active; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• To be confident in restaurant and bar operations and service, with a passion for food and drinks
• Available full-time with full flexibility to work Monday – Sunday evenings
• Prior experience using SevenRooms and squirrel epos
• 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

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
• Uniform Provided
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
• 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