Reservationist - London
- Recruiter
- Marcus Wareing Restaurants
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 02 Feb 2018
- Closes
- 20 Feb 2018
- Ref
- Marcus Wareing Restaurants
- Sector
- Fitness jobs, Leisure Centre Receptionist, Hotel jobs, Hotel Receptionist, Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality jobs, Host/Hostess
- Job Type
- Full Time
COMFORT IN THE FAMILIAR, HUNGER FOR THE NEW
3 unique restaurants, bound by the same values: excellence without pretence, inspiring rooms with a friendly welcome, the next generation of talent led by an ambassador for British cooking.
Marcus Wareing Restaurants cooks contemporary British food to evoke and create memories: from Marcus’s northern roots to the global influences that shape our national cuisine; from childhood encapsulated in a simple dish to humble ingredients elevated and transformed.
Founded in 2008, the group currently comprises: Marcus, one of London's most acclaimed restaurants, combing two Michelin-starred cooking with a relaxed, contemporary space; The Gilbert Scott, showcasing the finest British seasonal produce in the grand 19th century surrounds of St Pancras Renaissance Hotel; and Tredwells, relaxed neighbourhood dining in the heart of the West End and previous winner of AA's Restaurant of the Year - London.
We are looking for a full time reservationist to join our small, passionate reservations team at Marcus Wareing's flagship, 2 Michelin starred restaurant at The Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge.
You will be office based four days a week and work one day at our beautiful restaurant reception. This would be a perfect position for an experienced restaurant receptionist wanting to move into a reservations role with more sociable working hours.
Reporting to our Reservations Manager and working alongside our Events Coordinator, your primary tasks will include:
- Answering the telephone and answering emails
- Confirming reservations
- Various reporting for the kitchen, FOH and senior teams
- Formatting and printing menus
What we are looking for:
- To be an ambassador of the service culture of Marcus Wareing Restaurants
- Previous experience in a restaurant reception or reservations role
- Outgoing personality
- Great attention to details
- Real passion to deliver the highest levels of service
- Enthusiastic, quick thinking with a can do attitude
- A strong command of English written and spoken is also needed to maintain and improve our standards of service
- Previous experience working with Opentable is preferable, but not required as full training will be provided
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- 5 days out of 7 and closed on Sunday's
- Free staff meal while on duty
- 50% staff discount in our other restaurants
- Recommend a friend incentive
- Employment loyalty rewards
- Perkbox
Please note: Applicants without previous restaurant experience will not be considered.
We look forward to hearing from you!