Reception Manager

Reception Manager | El Pastor Restaurant | Battersea, London

We are looking for a brilliant Reception Manager to join Harts Group as part of our exceptional El Pastor team in Battersea, London.

Meaningful Rewards at Harts Group

• Reception Manager Salary range up to £41,484 based on 48hrs per week
• 50% Off all Food & Drink across all Harts Group 
• Sit down meals with you and your team
• Increasing holiday allowance on top of your 28 days paid holidays
• Monthly food & drink tastings to keep your tastebuds busy
• Flexible rotas wherever possible, full- and part-time positions available
• Career development, 1-on-1 coaching and training opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages
• Access to Wagestream Platform where you can access your wages early and manage your money
• A paid volunteering day to support our communities and causes that matter to you
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Hospitality Action to support your wellbeing in and out of work
• CODE membership with amazing discounts in the Hospitality Industry
• Test drive our new openings, you are invited to a brilliant meal with the teams from our other Restaurants
• Working with a great group of individuals where you can be yourself and enjoy your career

El Pastor is a small group of Mexican taquerias in London, inspired by the decade the founders spent in Mexico City, running a cult nightclub and searching for the city’s best taco al pastor.

We pour our hearts into top quality authentic produce, making fresh tortillas daily using heritage corn and working directly with suppliers and cooperative farmers in Mexico. We are proud to have been awarded a Star by the Sustainable Restaurant Association.

This ethos is felt by our teams, they understand the journey of the ingredients and how important they are to the dishes they serve. El Pastor is deeply invested in sourcing the most wonderful mezcals and tequilas and making every day a fiesta.

The Reception Manager role:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing reservations for a busy restaurant in London
• Excellent knowledge of Sevenrooms Reservations system
• Have confident and warm communication with team and guests
• Exceeding guests’ expectations at all time
• Consistently maintain the highest standards and deliver exceptional guest service
• Collate and use guest data appropriately, recognising important aspects of a guests experience to enhance future visits
• Positively lead our reception teams and support them through regular training
• Experience hiring, training and motivating a team
• Communicate effectively and clearly all times
• Be the face of a Group known for its warm welcome
• Strong team ethic showing respect for your colleagues
• Maximise revenue by controlling the flow of customers and table management
• Excellent level of written English to respond to guest queries
• Passion for the Hospitality Industry and your own development is a must

Harts Group is a community of talented individuals, creating award-winning food, drink and offering industry-leading service. The portfolio includes Barrafina, Parrillan, Quo Vadis, El Pastor Restaurants, The Drop, Two Drops and Bar Daskal.

Apply for the Reception Manager role today and a dedicated member of our talent team will be in touch.