Lifestyle Bar Host/Hostess
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Position Overview & Specifications
35 to 44 hours per week – all hours paid
Earnings from £30,000 to £36,000 / year
Who is the perfect candidate ?
This role is for a vibrant, charismatic, experienced person that can create a vibe in an artistic and party place. Knowledge of the local entertainment industry and guests is a must to be successful as well as the ability to establish instant recognition and a feel good vibe.
What does Sketch offer to The Parlour Bar Host/Hostess?
- Fair pay for every worked hour
- Paid Holiday increase (every year)
- Paid day off on your birthday
- Refer a Friend £500 Bonus program
- Free Staff Food & Drinks – Unlimited
- Uniforms provided and cleaned
- Cyclescheme
- Techscheme
- Employee Assistance Program & Support 24h/24h
- Sketch 25% Discount
- Shops discounts on Oxford Street and Regent Street
- Hospitality Discounts in restaurants and bars in London
What is my role as Parlour Bar Host/Hostess ?
The Parlour Bar Host/Hostess is the face of the Parlour and the life of the Party ! Giving a true welcome to our bar guests and developing an atmosphere to drive revenue is essential to the role. Participating in the creation of artistic events in line with the owner's vision would be a bonus too.
As part of a team, it is important to note that general help can be required for the good running of the Parlour.
We are looking for someone with personality and energy, trying to engage with every guests on every possible occasion, and delivering an artistic hosting performance.
What is Sketch?
Sketch is a unique place with five restaurants and bars conceived by restaurateur Mourad Mazouz. https://www.instagram.com/sketchlondon/
It was opened in 2002 and has been an internationally recognised name for the food, drinks and experience it offers to guests.
Sketch’s culture is creative and dynamic, innovative, and ambitious.
We value our staff members, coming from diverse backgrounds, and strive to lead the hospitality industry when it comes to working conditions and fair pay.
We offer extensive training to develop our future managers from within to become London future hospitality leaders
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £14.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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: Internet & Web Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lifestyle Bar Host/Hostess roles across Sketch Restaurants & Bars'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 Internet & Web Services.
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 £14 - £20 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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