Host/Hostess (m/f/d)

The venue…

SOHO HOUSE BERLIN is a private members' club and hotel in a listed building in the heart of the capital. In addition to restaurants, a fitness studio, rooftop pool, in-house cinema and a spacious spa area, the hotel offers 65 rooms in various sizes, 20 flats and four lofts. In addition to Berlin and Great Britain, there are other houses in the USA, Toronto, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Istanbul and Mumbai. The SOHO HOUSE includes the concept store THE STORE X. THE STORE X is a platform for ideas and culture. The range includes fashion, art, design and also attracts a global community of creative people to 180 The Strand in London, Soho House Berlin and Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire. Our aim is to present a new kind of experience space that exceeds customer expectations of traditional retail and shopping.

The role...

A host at Soho House is responsible for welcoming and greeting members and guests, managing the table booking systems and supporting with floor team to seat current bookings and prepare tables for the next booking.

Your main responsibility is to ensure that members have an enjoyable experience. You will deliver excellent service from initial greeting and seating members and supporting with the floor team where needed.

• Welcome every member by name and guest with open arms and in a hospitable manner.
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
• Monitor restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow.
• Prepare menus for printing and print
• Manage the booking system to ensure members are seated according to their correct booking.
• In real-time ensure that any member related concerns are addressed and action items have been set and management team have been notified.
• Build relationships with members and guest. Communicate red flags and positive feedback to management and wider team.
• Influence a fun and positive atmosphere by being approachable and professional.
• Support floor team to prepare tables by setting up linens, cutlery and glasses.
• Have an outstanding knowledge of our menus to provide detailed information on the food, drink, allergies and pairings.
• Resolve member complaints, handling all member interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism.
• Take action in all matters related to safety, security, satisfaction and wellbeing of employees and members.
• Assure the proper handling of VIPs and PWKs, protecting their privacy and confidentiality.
• Supporting the team with any of their needs on an ad-hoc basis

Benefits...

• 2 paid 'Volunteer Days' per calendar year (to support charitable causes).
• Soho Friends Membership
• Monthly movie screenings in the in-house cinema with current movies
• Monthly workout opportunities (including inter-departmental).
• Weekly Yoga/Pilates classes
• 50% discount on our Cowshed products
• Discounts with external providers (corporate benefits)

A successful Host for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years' experience in a busy high-profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You'll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success.

• Passion for Food, drink and hospitality
• Strong attention to details
• Excellent customer service
• Fluent in English
• Organised and reliable
• Ability to handle feedback to achieve member satisfaction
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

We would like to point out that we will store and process your data within the scope of the application process in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act.