The Role...

At Soho House, as the Head Receptionist , you will lead the front-of-house reception team in delivering a seamless, warm, and high-standard welcome to all restaurant guests and members. Acting as the first point of contact, you will manage reservations, coordinate seating, and ensure an efficient and smooth guest arrival experience. You will oversee guest enquiries, support the flow of service between the reception and dining areas, and maintain the day-to-day organisation of the host desk. You will be responsible for setting the tone of hospitality, training the team, and ensuring all procedures align with the House's service standards and values.

What's in it for you? Weekly Pay Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs Soho Friends Membership 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week Staff Room Rates Health Cash Plan (Option to add up to 2 additional dependents) Dental Plan (option to add up to additional 2 dependents) Birthday Day Off after 1 years continuous service Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice. Free Counselling Sessions Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate. Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you're seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career

Key duties... Supervise daily reception operations including guest arrivals, reservations management, seating coordination, and front-of-house service interactions. Lead and train reception staff to provide warm, professional, and efficient guest service Ensure accurate booking and reservation processes, using the guest booking system (Open table) Handle escalated guest queries or complaints with professionalism and discretion Maintain a strong presence at the front desk, supporting and mentoring junior staff Liaise with kitchen, FOH, security, and management to ensure a coordinated guest experience Conduct shift briefings and ensure handovers are clear and complete Prepare reports on guest feedback and operational performance Monitor grooming standards, team etiquette, and adherence to club protocols Support recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling of front office team Maintain updated knowledge of all facilities, offerings, events, and policies to inform guests confidently

What we are looking for... 2-3 years' experience in a restaurant receptionist or front desk supervisory role Experience in luxury hospitality, F&B venues, or private members clubs Strong leadership and team coordination skills Excellent verbal and written communication Proficient in restaurant reservation systems (e.g., Open table or equivalent) Calm under pressure and adept at resolving issues with a guest-first mindset

The salary range for this role if filled within the UK is listed below. The range for the position in different geographies may vary based on market differences.

Pay Range

£17 - £17 GBP TPBN1_UKCT