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Host/Hostess (sumi)

🏢 SUMI • 📍 London, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£14 - £14
£1 - £1 / mo

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London, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

SUMI - Notting Hill, London

Host - £13.60 - £14.30 p/h

PART TIME - 25 hours per week

Who you will be:

  • Have previous experience of working as a Host in a premium restaurant.
  • Have proven ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
  • Exceptional organisational, communication, and customer service skills
  • Provide friendly and professional service
  • Work as a team member supporting and fostering all colleagues to ensure team efficiency and professionalism.

What you will receive:

All generated service charge is shared between the front of house and kitchen teams, and you can access 50% before pay day through Wagestream.

  • Delicious and healthy team meals
  • 50% discounted on all food and drinks when dining at any of our restaurants.
  • Tailored training and development
  • Enjoy your birthday off
  • Annual Christmas party
  • Receive a bonus when recommending us to your friends.
  • Plus, our culture is one of a team who believes in people who want to achieve greatness!

Who we are:

We are a collection of restaurants and brands created by our passionate chefs, developed by industry experts, and driven by amazing PEOPLE!

One of London’s most loved sushi and Japanese restaurants, SUMI is the little sister to sushi master Endo Kazutoshi’s eponymous Michelin-starred White City restaurant, Endo at the Rotunda.

Named after Endo’s mother, SUMI is elegant and refined, yet warm and casual, offering an inviting neighbourhood setting in the heart of Notting Hill.

Sumi is led by Head Chef Christian Onia to incorporate Endo’s signature style into the menu at SUMI, taking inspiration and direction from Japanese traditions, while also paying homage to the many people and places that have inspired Endo on his journey.

You must have the right to work in the UK without corporate sponsorship.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary: £13.60-£14.30 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London, W11 2RS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Host/hostess: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Host/Hostess (sumi) roles across SUMI's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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