Breakfast Host

Role: Breakfast Host – Arcus at The Imperial

Location: Bloomsbury, London

About Us This summer, we opened the doors to our fully re-imagined hotel, The Imperial – a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio. Arcus is the new destination rooftop bar - this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.

About The Role We’re looking for a warm, energetic Breakfast Host to help deliver a smooth, welcoming start to the day for our guests. You’ll support service across the restaurant, café and event spaces, ensuring guests enjoy friendly, efficient and consistent hospitality.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take orders, serve guests and provide helpful information about our breakfast offering.
• Prepare simple food items, drinks and pastries, including barista duties.
• Clear, clean and reset tables, stations and service areas.
• Replenish food and beverage displays and maintain presentation standards.
• Support meeting room setup, AV preparation and event service as required.
• Handle cash, operate tills and follow accurate cash-handling procedures.
• Assist with stock storage, rubbish removal and general housekeeping duties.
• Follow company health, safety and hygiene procedures at all times.

Who You Are

• Confident in face‑to‑face customer service.
• Strong communication skills and able to work at CEFR B1 English level.
• Bonus: barista, waiting or hospitality experience, cash‑handling skills, Food Hygiene Level 2.

What’s In It For You

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
• Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Start the Day with Us? If you enjoy early shifts, great service and a lively team environment, we’d be delighted to hear from you!