Host/Hostess - New Site Opening
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced host/hostess to join our front of house team.
Our Hosts are the first and last impression made on our guests and are therefore an integral part of what makes Coppa Club so memorable! As a Host you strive to make every individuals day by exceeding expectations and maintaining a consistent and world class service throughout their time with us.
As Coppa Club Host you will work closely with our central reservations team to manage a busy reservations diary.
About You
As a Coppa Host / Hostess, you'll be warm, welcoming and wonderful. As the first point of contact you’re a brilliant organiser who loves interacting with people. Charming and brimming with enthusiasm and information to share with our guests.
- Proven experience as a Host within a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Previous experience working as a Waiter / Waitress
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and most holidays
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience working with online booking systems is required (ResDiary preferred)
Our Hosts receive the following:
- Competitive hourly rate up to £12.15 (inclusive of non-contractual tronc)
- Free meals on duty
- Referral scheme up to £2000!! So spread the word
- Wagestream - access a share of your earned wages whenever you need it
- 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected VEL locations (T&C’s apply)
- Long service holiday entitlement up to 10 extra holidays a year! - Time to book that cruise
- Discounted hotel stays across Rare Bird Hotels from the day you start
- Internal Progression Bonus - Yes you'll be paid a bonus to become a supervisor
- Cycle to work scheme & Gym Discount
- Exclusive online benefits giving you a full range of benefits, rewards and perks
- On the spot reward and recognition awards
On top of that, we can offer you a fun but hardworking environment and the chance to work with some downright nice people. We’d be really excited to have you on board and welcome you to our community.
Where you'll be working as a Coppa host
Coppa Club Guildford will be second of the Townhouse variety of Coppa Clubs. A three-storey, all-day venue on the busy High Street, it will boast café-work space on the ground floor and a bold mural leading the guests’ eye up the stairwell to the first-floor dining space and declinational bar on the top floor.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Host/Hostess - New Site Opening roles across Coppa Club Guildford's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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