Host

Host

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Salary - £16 per hour Schedule - Full Time
Experience - Previous experience in a quality Restaurant or Members club desired
Were looking for a talented Host to join our team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious Host to play a key role in a dynamic & growing restaurant group with big plans ahead. You will be joining a driven and passionate team. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand across three locations, Berenjak is an exciting group of Persian restaurants with four locations in the UK (Mayfair, Soho, Borough Market and Soho Farmhouse) and seven internationally across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and New York.
The Location Berenjak Mayfair is the brands flagship new opening located at 80 Duke Street, a moments walk from Grosvenor Square in the heart of Mayfair. The design direction is inspired by Grandads villa in the North of Iran; a space that feels homey and relaxed but also elegant and mature whilst the service style focuses on genuine, warm hospitality and memorable guest experiences.
Guests can expect a mix of classic Berenjak classic Mazeh, Kababs and Khoresht with the addition of new elevated diverse regional Persian dishes. The beverage offering will draw a new focus to premium drinks options exclusively curated for the Duke Street location including new signature cocktails and an expanded wine selection.
The Position
We're looking for an experienced Host to ensure a welcoming and engaging first impression and an exceptional guest experience. You will be delivering world-class standards and ensuring a seamless journey for our guests from start to finish.
If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you:
Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom;
Effectively managing reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers during service;
Handling face to face and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.
Benefits & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.
We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:
Were closed on Sundays thats always a set day off!
50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
3 month celebration meal
Trade price wine from our suppliers
Code App Membership
Wagestream stream your pay earlier
Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
Employee Assistance Program
Access to Financial Advice
WSET wine and spirits courses
A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. xwzovoh
Employee referral scheme paying up to £600 per referral
Team parties & long service awards
Wedding gift & new born care package
Access to 24/7 GP for you and your family
Discounted Gym Membership
The Group JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 8 Michelin stars, 6 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the Worlds 100 Best Restaurants, a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2025 and one of codes happiest places to work 2025
The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Ambassadors Clubhouse, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Legado, along with cult favourites Hoppers, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar and Bibi,
JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.