Lead Host - Private Members Club

Full job description
The Arding Rooms is a brand-new private members club in Clapham Junction — a relaxed, stylish space for connection, creativity, and fun!

We are looking for an exceptional Lead Host to be the face of the Club and ensure every member feels warmly welcomed (and special!).

About the Role:

As Lead Host, you’ll play a vital role in shaping first impressions and creating a seamless experience from the moment our members walk through the door. You’ll manage reservations, welcome guests, and help ensure the site runs smoothly.

As the link between our members and the wider teams, your people and organisational skills should be through the roof amazing!!

Open 7 days per week from 8am to late, the shifts will cover weekdays and weekends, mornings to midnight.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Welcome members and their guests with natural warmth and attention
Manage the reservation system (SevenRooms)
Take time to build a genuine relationship with each member
Communicate closely with the floor and kitchen teams
Handle special requests and accommodate member preferences
Support events, private dining, and daily service as needed
Ensure the entrance and host desk are maintained to the highest standard
What We’re Looking For:

Experience in a host or front-of-house role within a premium hospitality setting
A naturally friendly, outgoing and confident communicator
Impeccable personal presentation
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask
A calm, helpful approach and genuine care for the member experience
Comfortable using booking systems, emails and related tech
Why x+why?

We want you to enjoy coming to work every day. Even on Mondays.

To make sure of this we will provide you with a phenomenal environment - think beautiful design, stunning views, great coffee, and lots of plants! Plus, you’ll be part of our hugely supportive, collaborative team, who although take their members’ experience very seriously, also want to have a little fun along the way.

We truly believe the hospitality industry can offer a rewarding career - so if you love the environment, thrive off the pace and variety, and don't see this as "just a job to fill a gap", then we would absolutely love to hear from you!

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