Host - SOUND London

The Cumberland draws inspiration from the capital’s love of contemporary music, with a harmonious fusion of comfort and service. In a prime position between Oxford Street and Marble Arch, yet just yards from the oasis of Hyde Park, it’s the perfect base for a rocking time in London. You’ll be close to famous shopping districts, museums and historic landmarks, while a London Underground station is just around the corner, making further exploration a breeze. With 1019 rooms, bars, a restaurant, meeting rooms and all-modern, accessible facilities, The Cumberland is the perfect destination for leisure and business travellers. Looking for an authentic music hotel experience? The Cumberland invites everyone to the best show in town!

The Role

We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for great service to join our Food and Beverage team. As a Restaurant Host you will ensure that each and every guest that eats or drinks in our restaurants and bars has an exceptional experience. This position involves greeting guests warmly, managing reservations, and coordinating seating arrangements to ensure a smooth flow of operations in the restaurant. The host is the first and last point of contact for guests, providing a lasting impression of the restaurant’s hospitality and service. A genuine passion for delivering quality service is essential to be successful in this role and attention to detail will be crucial to ensure every guest leaves feeling satisfied. There will be an element of multiskilling within your role and you may be asked to work across other departments on occasion, however we believe this allows our team members the opportunity to adapt and develop within the hotel.

What we look for

• Passionate about delivering the highest levels of service with a desire to learn, work hard and progress
• Comfortable in a front line role facing the public
• Empathetic and able to build relationships
• An open personality who is relaxed and natural in their interactions
• Accurate with good attention to detail
• Demonstrable desire to pursue a hospitality career
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience in a fast paced service environment

What's in it for you?

• Great development opportunities
• Discounted rates on hotel rooms, food and drink across the Clermont Hotel Group
• Interest free season ticket loans (conditions apply)
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Pension and Healthcare Schemes
• Wagestream - get access to earned salary before payday
• Paid volunteering days
• Generous recommend a friend scheme
• Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 7 (Master's Degree equivalent)
• Access to discounts and cashback through a huge range of retailers and service providers via our online benefits portal
• Great Recognition program
• ...and many more!