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- Address London, United Kingdom
- Location Battersea, London, Canary Wharf, Oxford, Edinburgh, Shoreditch, Covent Garden, Cambridge, Glascow, Brighton
- Rate of pay £14.50 - £15 p/h Inclusive of Tronc
- Experience Level Experienced Required
- Total Years Experience 1 year +
- Pre departure job guarantee No
- Live In Accommodation No
- Interview Process Virtual
- Visa Eligibility Youth Mobility visa
- Job Nature & Experience Type Hands-On, Customer-Facing
- Minimum Commitment Period 4-6 Months
We are proud to be recognised as one of the best places to work in Hospitality. Looking after people is at the core of what we do and we work hard to make life at Dishoom the best it can be. Since 2010, our restaurants have celebrated the Irani cafes and all of the food and drink of Bombay. We have Dishoom Cafes across London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Birmingham. Our Permit Rooms can be found in Brighton, Cambridge and Oxford, with our newest Bar-Cafe opened in Portobello this Spring! Plus, we have kitchens across London to ensure our guests can enjoy our food at home!
Our restaurants are busy, bustling places, full to the brim with Bombay food and culture and a very big-hearted and talented team who will support you from day one. We care deeply about looking after our team and work hard to make life at Dishoom the best it can be. This is a place where people can learn, grow and develop skills that will stand them in good stead for a lifetime. Above all, we care about making Dishoom a place where jobs turn into satisfying and long-lasting careers.
What to expect:
- Free team meals every shift, plus all the Chai you can drink!
- Pay up to £14.50- £15p/h inclusive of Tronc. (based on the last 3-month’s average). We pay on a monthly basis.
- A full-time role working across 5 days, Monday – Sunday availability required.
- A weekly changing rota provided at least 6 days in advance.
- We’re an all day dining Bar- Cafe meaning our teams work a variety of daytime and evening shifts (not the usual always late nights!)
- Access to our award-winning training programmes and support. We focus on your development from day one and proudly promoted 211 Dishoomwalles last year!
- The usual number of days holiday a year – paid for at your usual rate. Our sites are closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- Smart casual and comfortable is key, and of course trainers are fine.
Have you got Seva?
In Dishoom, we see every team member as valuable and important to ensuring the all-around brilliant experience for our guests.
We’re looking for friendly, attentive and organised people to join us as a Host.
As a Host:
- Greet our guests day or night with a smile that makes them instantly feel welcomed.
- Transport our guests to the Permit Rooms of Bombay, with awesome knowledge of all of our drinks, bar snacks, curries, sharing plates and well-loved Dishoom dishes.
- A natural person and a stickler for the details. You ensure clear communication to our guests and team alike, ensuring those special requirements have been taken care of.
So what are we looking for?
- Previous work experience as a Host – at least 1 year minimum, in a high volume restaurant/ bar environment, following detailed steps of service and use of guest management systems.
- A desire to to grow – we only promote our Head and Deputy Hosts from within, plus our award-winning Babu (Manager) Masterclass programme supports our teams with the tools to be our future leaders.
At Dishoom – everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply for roles with us.
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