About this role
<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Peninsula London is excited to announce we are seeking a <strong>Receptionist</strong> to join the team within fine dining restaurant, reporting to the Restaurant Manager and responsible for all activities relating to welcoming and seating of at the fine dining restaurant. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Brooklands restaurant will offer contemporary European cuisine from Michelin-starred Chef Director, Claude Bosi, widely considered to be one of Britain's leading culinary lights – as well as top-flight libations and cigars – in a collection of distinctive spaces inspired by the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The venue, designed by London architects Archer Humphryes, comprises a sleek main dining room with a sweeping outdoor terrace with enchanting panoramic views across London’s skyline taking in iconic landmarks like St Pauls and the City, the London Eye, and Battersea as well as over three Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’ Park).</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Market-leading remuneration, service charges, and attractive benefits</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Key Accountabilities:</span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Perform a friendly yet discreet and unobtrusive service in greeting and waiting on all guests.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Understand and accurately follow the standard of taking reservations.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure consistency when creating a new guest profile.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Understand all food and beverage menus and operating hours of each restaurant</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Have knowledge of food and beverage menu items.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Utilize the POS system as per policies and procedures in place to find existing guest profiles.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Observe and maintain the daily condition of all physical facilities and equipment in reception, and public area and make recommendations for corrections and improvement as needed.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">General Requirements:</span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Understanding of fine food dining culture and good knowledge of restaurant operations. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.</span></span></p><style type="text/css">.responsive { width: 100%; max-width: 550px; height: auto; } </style> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><img class="responsive" src="https://performancemanager10.successfactors.com/doc/custom/hshmanagemD/PLN-benefits-Grade-C1-to-D.gif"></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p>