Host [Decimo]

Decimo Host · £13.54 per hr (incl. Tronc) plus Additional Tips & Company Benefits · Full Time · 40 hrs per week · Sunday & Monday off · Kings Cross · Late-Night Thursday-Saturday

As seen on BBC1 Master Chef and voted as one of London's Top 100 Restaurants; acclaimed chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias merges the Spanish cuisine of his family with his love of Mexico for his debut London restaurant, Decimo. Expect lots of flavour; aquachile (Mexican ceviche), suckling pig shoulder, vegan paella and a new take on tacos with a dramatically different tortilla. Situated on the 10th floor of The Standard, London, Decimo features two separate bar areas, a main restaurant which showcases live fire cooking, and two semi-private dining spaces, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows and roof terraces providing dramatic views across the London skyline.

We are now looking to grow our Decimo team, and are seeking dynamic individuals who will capture the very essence of this culinary destination and join our team as a Decimo Host.

Your role

As a Host you will become part of an exceptional restaurant team that will provide an extensive food and drinks service across our 10th floor restaurant. You’ll be our guests’ all important first and last point of contact, meeting them on arrival and escorting them to their tables, on hand to deal with their queries, provide information, and oversee table plans. You will of course be passionate about service, with an exceptional working knowledge of restaurant operations and reservations; with a good understanding of managing guest lists, table return times, and flow of guests into and out of the restaurant.

Most importantly, you will be a host to our guests adding 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; so you will 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.

Do you have what it takes to be our Host at Decimo

While we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. ‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; dynamic, vivid, and engaging.

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 also 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
• Prior experience using OpenTable and squirrel epos
• Confident in restaurant and bar operations and service, with a passion for food and drinks
• Available full-time with full flexibility to work Tuesday – Saturday
• 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

We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background, so if you think you have what it takes to be a Host at Decimo, we would love to meet with you!

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