Casa do Frango Piccadilly
We looking for our future superstar Lead Host to join our team at Casa do Frango Piccadilly!
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At Casa, our teams are made up of friendly, energetic people who are passionate about great food and drinks and creating memorable moments for our guests. We are looking for a Lead Host who shares our values, is hooked on hospitality, and will support their team to be the best they can be.
Casa is a collection of four neighbourhood restaurants, which bring the sunny atmosphere of Portugal to London. Since opening London Bridge in 2018, Casa’s humble menu and signature piri-piri chicken, grilled over wood-charcoal have been well received by Londoners and critics alike. Marina O’Loughlin shared in The Sunday Times that she had “A 20 quid meal that tastes like a million bucks”. All our restaurants are a home-from-home, where we deliver a warm, genuine hospitality and serve freshly made Portuguese cuisine family style.
Having recently won Disruptor Brand at the 2023 Peach 20/20 Hero & Icon Awards and Emerging Concept at the MCA Hospitality Awards 2023, it is an exciting time to join our team.
Casa do Frango Piccadilly:
· 125-cover dining space, welcoming 1500 guests each week.
· In addition to the main dining space, we have The Green Room. Accommodating 100 covers standing, it is a speak easy cocktail bar, exclusively available for private hire.
· The site also has two private dining rooms, and a charming terrace for al fresco dining in the summer.
As a Lead Host at Casa do Frango, you are:
· Creating a warm and welcoming first impression, delivering top-notch hospitality from the host desk.
· Acting as the key link between the guests, the kitchen, and the dining room team to ensure a seamless dining experience.
· Managing the booking systems during service to maximize covers and attract walk-in guests.
· Handling reservations in person, over the phone, and online.
· Maintaining the lively Portuguese spirit of our restaurant in every guest interaction
· Going above and beyond to deliver generous, thoughtful hospitality that exceeds guest expectations.
· Collaborating closely with the team to create memorable guest experiences through warm, homely hospitality
· Leading and inspiring a diverse team, making our guests' experience unforgettable and contributing to the restaurant's success.
We provide our Lead Host with:
· Up to £16 per hour salary package, subject to experience.
· Extra bonus pay for positive Google reviews
· A 50% employee discount across all MJMK Restaurant
· £500 through our employee referral bonus scheme.
· Mental health and well-being support services with Hospitality Action.
· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, available after your first year with us, and an enhanced pension plan.
· An additional day of holiday each year that you're with us, up to 33 days.
At Casa, we believe in providing opportunities for all, fostering an inclusive work environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Join us, and be part of our journey as we look forward to expanding in 2025.