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Hostess - London

Employer
Shangri-la
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
10 Jun 2018

Job Details

Hostess - TING - Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London

We currently have a vacancy for a Host/ess joining our team.It takes a very special kind of person to work at Shangri-La: someone with an eye for detail and the skills to perform. Someone with an attitude to deliver and a passion to delight.

We are diverse, warm and caring but also demanding, dynamic and innovative.

As with every property in the group, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London, will operate on a simple yet powerful philosophy of Shangri-La hospitality from warm, caring people.

Located on level 35, TĪNG restaurant presents a modern European menu with an Asian twist, made using the finest local market produce and crafted with meticulous attention. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it is the perfect venue for any occasion. The Chinoiserie interior captures the aura of Chinese culture in an elegant and modern interpretation featuring metal screens with oriental elements, modern classic furniture and lantern-inspired pendants.

The Role

We are looking for a Host/ess to provide a finest personalised service to our customers by engaging with them and by adhering to Food and Beverage brand standards. Our Host/ess will ensure that our guests are comfortable and welcome on a warm manner. He/she will take drink orders and present menus when required. The host/ess will be responsible for restaurant reservations and table allocation.

Essential Requirements

  • Relevant experience in a similar role
  • Exceptional organisation skills
  • Ability to create and develop great relationships
  • Fluent in English (both oral and written)

Desirable Requirements

  • Pre-opening experience
  • Experience in a 5* star London hotel
  • Certificate / Diploma in food and beverage or hospitality management

Our proposition to you

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we believe that with the right attitude, anything is possible at Shangri-La and we will invest heavily in your training, offering a variety of programmes for all levels, as well as our own training school, the Shangri-La Academy.

Our aim is always to keep and reward the very best. So each year we fill most of the company’s management positions via internal promotions and transfers and with over 50 projects in development around the world, the opportunities are endless.

We also recognize our responsibility to society and to the environment, and have developed policies and practises which make a real difference.

If you wish to be considered for this role, please send us your CV together with a cover letter which must include the following:

  • salary expectations
  • a brief overview of the reasons why you wish to join Shangri-La Hotel At The Shard
  • specific details of your current entitlement to take up employment in the UK

Please note that all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, without restrictions. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates.

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