Careers at Heckfield place
Put down roots with us in the heart of the Hampshire countryside
Heckfield Place is a beautifully restored hotel on a 400-acre farm in the county of Hampshire, just outside of London. In Marle and Hearth restaurants, we prepare food and drink that celebrates simplicity, the seasons, and a sense of place. We're honoured to hold a green Michelin star at Marle.
Front of House is currently looking for an F&B Host to join our F&B Team on a Maternity cover 20 hours/week. (April 2025 to April 2026)
Position responsibilities include but aren't limited to:
- Helping the Head Host and Assistant Head Host to co-ordination of reservations and table allocation, by researching the customers and updating the Reservation system
- Provide a warm, friendly and professional welcome to all guests
- Manage table reservations in efficient and timely manner.
- Experience of working within, or desire to work within a high – end restaurants.
- Complete daily opening and closing procedures as per operating manual for all restaurant outlets.
- Liaise with other hotel departments to ensure guests needs are met and communicated in efficient and timely manner.
- Review all reservations for each shift and assign suitable tables.
- Maintain a good knowledge of all aspects of Heckfield Place and its operations.
- Have and excellent attention to detail with good computer skills.
- Excellent attention to details and personal presentation.
Benefits:
- Salary - £13,125 PA
- Tronc (Allocation for 2024 was £7,800+ per annum / per person based on full time hours) after probation is passed
- Increased holiday allowance
- Vitality healthcare cover
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary)
- 50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhanced paternity pay
- Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000)
- Monthly employee recognition scheme
- Annual employee parties
- Free staff meals
- Daily briefings with the team, including food tasting – opportunities to work with the Home Farm
- 50% discount on Wildsmith Skin products
- Heckfield Plus - online discounts
- New baby gift
- Christmas gift
At Heckfield we pride ourselves on providing training, development and a chance to progress within the company. If you would like to work in a collaborative and creative environment, please apply now.
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