Heckfield Place is a beautifully restored hotel on a 400-acre farm in the county of Hampshire, just outside of London. In Marle and Hearth restaurants, we prepare food and drink that celebrates simplicity, the seasons, and a sense of place. We're honoured to hold a green Michelin star at Marle. Front of House is currently looking for an Assistant Head Host to join our F&B Team on a Maternity cover. (April 2025 to April 2026) Position responsibilities include but aren't limited to: Assist to lead the host team efficiently, multi-tasking and ensuring customers are the focus. Assist the Head Host with the development of the team To be warm and gracious with excellent communication skills, striving to make things happen for guests. Highly responsible and engaging with a passion for food and great attention to detail and personal presentation. Follow up on all unconfirmed reservations for current lunch and dinner services. To be aware of and continuously update and revise our Heckfield local knowledge. Ensure the team are researching all customers, both in-house and external, ensure the customer database is constantly updated. Communicating wait times for guests and updating bar, restaurant and house team s accordingly. Oversee the Lobby service with table allocation, meeting, greeting and seating guests, when required, help with food and beverage service and processing bills. Benefits: Salary - £15,000 PA Service charge (Allocation for 2024 was £7,800 per annum / per person based on full time hours) after probation is passed Increased holiday allowance Vitality healthcare cover Employee assistance programme Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary) 50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants Company sick pay Enhanced maternity pay Enhanced paternity pay Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000) Monthly employee recognition scheme Annual employee parties Free staff meals Daily briefings with the team, including food tasting – opportunities to work with the Home Farm 50% discount on Wildsmith Skin products Heckfield Plus - online discounts New baby gift Christmas gift At Heckfield we pride ourselves on providing training, development and a chance to progress within the company. If you would like to work in a collaborative and creative environment, please apply now.