Host/ess - SUSHISAMBA

POSITION SUMMARY

W Edinburgh is hiring a part-time Host/Hostess to join the team. We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh!

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotels’ work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

ABOUT THE BRAND

Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever. 

ABOUT SUSHISAMBA

SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavours, the finest ingredients and artful presentations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At W Edinburgh be expected to welcome and assist all guests arriving and departing from SUSHISAMBA. 

Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel’s operation and beyond. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, a people-person and passionate!

As  Host/Hostess key aspects of your role will include:

• Be the face of the restaurant – the first and last impression the guest has of us!


• Welcome guests warmly and personally


• Give a fond farewell that encourages guests to return


• Ensure guests are seated correctly in the restaurant according to the floor plan


• Communicate any important guest information to the waiting team and management


• Work as part of a team


• Take responsibility for ensuring a seamless guest experience

Our ideal Host/Hostess is someone who has:

• Confidence interacting with guests 


• Good communication 


• Multi-tasking skills


• The ability to work in a team


• A positive mindset


• A genuine passion for working in hospitality

In return for your hard work, we give you:

• World class training and development, including leadership development


• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)


• Wellness and mental health programmes


• Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!


• Discounts for your friends and family


• Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centrepiece of the Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments. 

The W hotel redefines the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.

The W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites.  While staying here, guests benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terraces, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, our award-winning cocktail bar Joao’s Place, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.

If this sounds like the perfect place for you, apply to be a Host/Hostess with us today! 

Please note this is a part-time, permanent role working 16 hours per week.