- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About The Berkeley
The Berkeley is a Maybourne hotel on Wilton Place, between Knightsbridge and Belgravia in London. Its rooms, restaurants and bars bring together contemporary design and hospitality, with a rooftop pool and access to Surrenne Belgravia. Work at the hotel spans guest services, housekeeping, food and beverage, culinary and support roles. The property sits beside The Emory, with some advertised positions serving both hotels.
The Restaurant Host welcomes guests to The Berkeley, provides menus and suitable seating, communicates room details and special requests to waiters, and helps maintain restaurant presentation and LQA service standards. This is a permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week on a five-days-on, two-days-off shift pattern.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome each guest warmly and provide a memorable dining experience at The Berkeley.
- Seat guests at suitable tables for their needs and provide menus.
- Confirm guests’ room number and name, pass the information to the waiter, and communicate any special requests.
- Ensure tables are consistently set and the restaurant is presented in excellent condition.
- Help maintain excellent service in line with the minimum requirements of LQA standards.
Qualifications
- Must be eligible to live and work in the UK and provide documented evidence of eligibility during recruitment.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Excellent salary package; family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay; increased holiday allowance after 3 and 5 years of service; travel season ticket loans; pension scheme; salary sacrifice; holiday trading; retail discount; subsidised monthly podiatrist and masseuse treatments; flu vaccination vouchers; eye-test vouchers and contributions towards glasses; dedicated Mental Health First Aiders and a 24-hour colleague assistance helpline; on- and off-site occupational health service; death-in-service salary contribution; mental and physical wellbeing activities; complimentary all-day dining in a colleague restaurant serving nutritious meals; Cycle to Work; Wellbeing and Social Champions; volunteering opportunities; referral scheme with earnings of up to £1,500; instant colleague recognition and award programme with prizes; colleague-of-the-month nominations with prizes; an additional paid day off for birthdays; internal transfer and promotion opportunities; in-house training and development focused on career progression and personal growth; long-service awards; preferential Maybourne room rates of £50 per overnight stay for the employee or family; hotel guest experience stay including an overnight stay and dining at the hotels’ restaurants and bars; 50% food and beverage discount across Maybourne; social events; wedding and baby gifts; retirement functions. Terms and conditions apply to benefits.
Culture
The Berkeley’s recruitment materials value teamwork, attention to detail and considerate guest service. Staff work across departments, with some roles also supporting neighboring The Emory.
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