Head Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Gaucho are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Head Receptionist to join our exiting Gaucho opening in Cardiff!
Hiring rate is £15.75 per hour including TRONC
Benefits and Training for Gaucho Head Receptionist
- Breakfast and Dinner when working
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50% off food and drink bill, excluding service charge when you dine in any of Gaucho and M Restaurants
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Take your birthday off
- The Company will comply with the employer pension duties under auto-enrolment legislation in accordance with the Pensions Act 2008. The current pension arrangement for auto-enrolment purposes is the National Employment Saving Trust - Nest
- You will also be entitled to have access to our cycle to work scheme
- Referral and length of service bonus
- RARE Benefits (bespoke, values-driven rewards)
- Industry apprenticeship program opportunities
- Career development and Training Programs
- Training provided by the Gaucho Academy
Key responsibilities of the Head Receptionist
Opentable experience required- Supporting, training and acting as a role model to new members of the team
- Completing quality preparation of all duties to set up and close the restaurant and shift to standard
- Greeting guests warmly and showing them to the bar or restaurant in accordance with Cycle of Service standards
- Transferring guests elegantly from the bar to the best available table and ensuring they are seated according to Cycle of Service standards
- Updating and monitoring section, cover and status information throughout service and informing the manager of any issues
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Receptionist roles across Gaucho Cardiff'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 General.
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 £16 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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